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Balranald Shire Council Minutes – Ordinary Meeting – 19th July 2016
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This is Page 1 of the Minutes of the Ordinary Monthly Meeting of Balranald Shire Council held in the Council Chambers, Market Street Balranald on Tuesday 19th July 2016.
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Balranald Shire Council held in Council Chambers, Market Street, Balranald on Tuesday 19th July 2016 commencing at 5pm. PRESENT: Cr Byron (Mayor), Cr Barnes (Deputy Mayor), Cr Purtill, Cr Mannix, Cr Cooke, Cr Jolliffe, Cr O’Halloran and Cr Campbell. General Manager – Aaron Drenovski, Director Corporate & Community Development – Elizabeth White and Director Infrastructure & Development – John Stevenson were also in attendance.
APOLOGIES: Nil
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS Nil
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Calendar of Events July - August
JULY
19 Council Meeting @ 5pm
20 Staff Recognition Breakfast @ 7am
21 Caravan Park Meeting @ 3.30pm
22 RAMROC @ Jerilderie 9am
AUGUST
1 Hostel Committee @ 5pm
2 Euston Beautification Meeting @ 2pm
2 Tourism Committee Meeting @ 5pm
3 Balranald Beautification Meeting @ 7pm
15 Cultural Committee Meeting @ 5pm
16 Council Meeting @ 5pm
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Recommendation: That: “The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Thursday 23rd June 2016 copies having previously been circulated to each Councillor be taken as read and confirmed.” “The minutes of the Confidential Meeting of Council held on Thursday 23rd June 2016 copies having previously been circulated to each Councillor be taken as read and confirmed.”
07.16.3753 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Jolliffe and Purtill that the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting and Confidential Meeting held on Thursday 23rd June 2016 be accepted.
PRESENTATION/DELEGATIONS Introduction’s
David Kelly, CEO Aboriginal Land Council. The Mayor announced as David Kelly was not present, they would continue with meeting and break when David arrived.
MAYORAL MINUTE/REPORT 07.16.3754 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Mannix and Purtill that the Mayoral
Report be accepted.
July 2016 Mayoral Minutes
23rd June GM, DID and I met with Cristal mining.
27th June Community meeting with Deni police command at Euston re the recent state of robberies.
28th June CSP meeting
28th June GM and myself met with Susan Ley re the announcement of a grant to the Lanteri’s in Euston.
2nd July Balranald Pony Club Coach Camp
5th July Euston Beautification
7th July Cr O’Halloran, Campbell, GM and myself attended the opening of the aboriginal garden at the hospital
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10th – 11th July Cr O’Halloran, Jolliffe, GM and myself attended the Western Division conference in Cobar
COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR ADOPTION
07.16.3755 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Jolliffe and Mannix that the Committee reports be accepted. MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY PRECINCT MEETING, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY 27th June 2016, COMMENCING AT 11 AM. PRESENT: Inspector Peter Hayes (NSW Police), Inspector John Aichinger (Chair), Sgt Narelle Tucker (Balranald Police), Robyn Johnson (Mallee Family Care), Wally Johnson (Presbyterian church), Hank Van Der Veen (Tooleybuc Sporting Club), Wayne Whitby (Balranald Club), and Cr Leigh Byron (Balranald Shire). APOLOGIES: Cr Jeff Mannix (Balranald Shire), Cr Steve O’Halloran (Balranald Shire), Aaron Drenovski (Balranald Shire), Superintendent Paul Condon and Scott Smith (Tooleybuc Hotel). Previous Minutes were accepted by Wally Johnson and seconded by Narelle Tucker.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES: Inspector John Aichinger mentioned about accidents caused by fatigue, and stated that it is very hard to monitor. Inspector also reported that the local police had been notified of speeding along Mayall Street.
GENERAL BUSINESS Police Statistics It was reported that police reporting’s have been low in Balranald this month, also Euston are now travelling OK. A meeting was held in Euston with residents and police, regarding recent break & enters. There was some very instructive feedback from residents. Some residents expressed their concerns of Euston police not being around enough in Euston. Inspector Aichinger and Sgt Tucker reported that they do monitor Euston and interact with the residents. It was also reported by Cr Byron that the police often attend football matches, and patrol the hotel, Club and the street regularly.
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It has been suggested that they record their outings, this will be followed up. Inspector John Aichinger also reported that all car doors need to be locked and keys removed from ignition. Fines can be issued for cars not being locked. Wally asked if infringement notices are issued for unsecured firearms, it was replied with yes they do. Wally also stated that he is content with life in Balranald and feels very safe. Hank reported that things are very quiet in Tooleybuc at the moment. Wayne reported he has not had any issues at the Club and on 21st July there will be a band playing in the Club. Mayor Cr Byron reported that Shire have not had any issues lately. Inspector Peter Hayes reported that whilst he was in Balranald he noticed, a Shire employee leave a generator unattended on roadside for a period of time. He mentioned how laid back people are. Cr Byron left the meeting at 11.25am.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on 30 August 2016 at 11:00am. CLOSURE: There being no further business the meeting closed at 11.30am Recommendation that the report be received and noted.
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MINUTES OF THE BALRANALD SHIRE EUSTON BEAUTIFICATION & TOURISM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 5TH JULY 2016 COMMENCING AT 9:00AM PRESENT: Mayor Leigh Byron, Cr Ken Barnes (Chair), Mrs Bev Harbinson, Mrs Edna Price, Mr Barry Watts and DID John Stevenson. APOLOGIES: Mr Ian Bolt and Mrs Vicki Barnes. Business from the Minutes: 1. Proposed Benanee Settlement Tourist Drive General agreement that the route investigated at the last meeting be
accepted as the three or four key points for future storyboard stop points. DID to approach Leon Follett for information whilst he is in the area.
Cr Barnes suggested a small advert in the Sentinel requesting assistance
from anybody with photos or history notes on the original irrigation and rail systems towards the future storyboards. DID to attend to the advert.
New Business: 1. Footpaths DID advised the Committee that Council has budgeted a sum of approx.
$31,000 towards a footpath program in Euston this financial year. Mayor L Byron referred to an approach from the new Euston Motel for the consideration of a footpath linking the frontage to the roundabout.
2. Committee noted the extension of Cowper Street bitumen and requested
that the speed limit sign be relocated at the Levee. DID to action. 3. Truck Parking in front of Euston Motel to be addressed by way of
landscaping and or kerb. RMS to visit site with Council and consider remedies.
4. DID to secure the services of a painter for Courthouse following the
withdrawal of the painters offer of services. 5. Next meeting to be presented with a limited option for species for the
future town approach tree planting. 6. Mayor L Byron requested notices be served on untidy lots with
accumulations. DID to action. Also, Morgan Rd – weeds to be sprayed and bitumen edge patching work
to be undertaken. DID to action. 7. Cr K Barnes noted that Council had provided $500 to Local History Group
in the current budget. B Harbinson thanked Council on behalf of the group.
8. B Watts seeking assistance to install a historic timber grave marker. DID
to assist.
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9. DID to proceed with repairs to Shailer Terrace access to the west end
cul-de-sac off Cowper St. 10. DID to present progress action plan with agenda for next meeting. There being no further general business the meeting closed at 9.40am. Next meeting to commence at 9am on Tuesday 2nd August 2016 at the Euston Courthouse. Recommendation that the report be noted.
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REPORT OF THE BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL TOURISM COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY 5th July 2016 COMMENCING AT 5.00PM 1. PRESENT: Ian Field (New Chairperson), Cr Ken Barnes; Elizabeth White
(Director Corporate & Community Development), Connie Mallet (Tourism Coordinator), Cr Steve O’Halloran, John Stevenson, Bronwyn Brougham, Wayne Whitby, Ken Spinks, Di Williams, German Ugarte, Sue O’Halloran, Dylan Walsh
2. APOLOGIES:, Cr Leigh Byron (Mayor), Cr Jeff Mannix, Myrtle Matarazzo, Simone Carmichael, Dinitee Haskard, Jo Gorman, Jo Pedler, Martin Kendall, Peter Lawler, Linda Nelson, Ema Serevi
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
The following items are to be carried over to next meeting to discuss with and receive an update from John Stevenson:
Maintenance/Improvement of the Memorial Bird Trail & Potential New Walk/ Bird Trail:
ACTION (Memorial Bird Trail: Based on the recommendation made from the June Meeting, the Tourism Coordinator to organise a sign for the Memorial Bird Trail to let visitors know that this trail is seasonal subject to weather conditions.
ACTION (New Walk/Bird Trail: Council Staff to investigate Land Titles and report to the Office of Environment & Heritage and are to prepare a listing of works and budget for grading/gravelling of existing tracks and possible fence repair.
Maintenance/Improvement of the Old Gaol & Protection of the writing on Walls & Wintong School
ACTION: John Stevenson to provide the committee with Quotes for the proposed awning/canopy for the Goal to protect the walls. This would be constructed in keeping with the look and design of the Gaol. – Tourism Coordinator to follow up this action.
ACTION: John Stevenson to provide an update on works that is currently underway on the Wintong School. – Tourism Coordinator to follow up this action.
Mungo Road Closure Sign ACTION: John Stevenson is to present options for signs and communications - Tourism Coordinator to follow up this action.
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4. TOURISM ROLLING ACTION PLAN
Aside from the items from the items above which are also in the Action Plan, the following items were discussed:
Maintenance of the Museum – OH&S report After last meeting at which the Director of Corporate & Community Services gave the committee a summary of a report that was submitted to her in reference to OH&S concerns of the Museum and what was required to get it to OH&S standards by way of items and costs, the following was recommended at the July meeting: RECOMMENDATION: It was recommended by Di Williams that the Committee’s discretionary funds ($5,000 last budget + $5,000 this budget) go towards the maintenance work required
Heritage Near Me - Heritage Activation Grant The Tourism Coordinator announced that an application for grant was submitted on the 27th June 2016. The objective is to fund the upgrade/maintenance of our Heritage Buildings at the Discovery Centre and further develop our Heritage Trail
Visitor Guides: The Tourism Coordinator announced the development of the new Visitor Guide was completed and the vetting was underway. It is anticipated that the new guides will be ready for distribution in late July/early August 2016.
Roads to Mungo: ACTION: Tourism Coordinator is to draft a letter which will be reviewed by the Director, Corporate & Community Services (As per motion moved and seconded at the June meeting)
Usage of the Glass Cabinet in front of the Senior Citizens Building: ACTION: Tourism Coordinator to investigate & provide a coordinated approach on what and when it is to be used and how it can be accessed. It was recommended that the use of the cabinet be managed from a central point being the Visitor Information Centre.
Integrated Promotional Campaign – “Discover Balranald & Surrounds”: Tourism Coordinator announced that an integrated promotional campaign will be stepped up in July in social & digital media and the incorporation of top-of-line mediums such as TV, radio and print media booked in for the ensuing months.
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5. NEW BUSINESS ARISING
Special Announcement: Cr Ken Barnes announced that he would be stepping down from the Committee’s Chairperson role effective immediately. However, he said that he would stay on the Committee for a few more months NEW CHAIRPERSON APPOINTED: Committee member Iain Field was appointed by the committee as the new Chairperson and went on to chair the remainder of the meeting.
Free Bikes for Hire at the Discovery Centre: Committee member Di Williams presented a proposal (based on a framework/guideline from Hay Council) for the provision of bikes for free hire at the Discovery Centre. She said that Balranald Inc would pay for the bikes to the value of $1,500 and that they wanted to purchase the bikes from local operator, Balranald Sports. Ms Williams said that Hay Shire have generously given permission for us to use the guidelines and indemnity forms as developed by them. ACTION: Council staff are to investigate/approve the following:
Does Council approve this recommendation?
Will the insurance be covered under Council’s public liability?
Does Council have the capacity to fund a bike rack?
Can the bikes be housed somewhere at the Discovery Centre/VIC precinct
Communications from National Parks re road closures and road conditions Committee member German Ugarte raised a concern regarding communications from National Parks re road conditions/closures being very poor and he has caused a number of issues with his tours and has been bogged on a number of occasions. The Tourism Coordinator supported his comments and said that the VIC also has issues with the lack of timely and regular information from National Parks. This is particularly an issue as the new Tourism website provides a “Road Conditions & Access” page which the VIC team are trained to update on a daily basis, so timely information is crucial for the updates. ACTION: Tourism Coordinator to communicate with National Parks and present a number of proposed solutions
6. CLOSURE: The meeting closed at 6.20pm 7. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday 2nd August 2016 Recommendation that the report be noted and recommendations be adopted.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BALRANALD BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE HELD ON 6TH JULY 2016, COMMENCING AT 7:00PM
PRESENT: Cr Steven O’Halloran, Cr Elaine Campbell, Greg Camin, Mary Grisdale, , Karen Norfolk, Gaye Renfrey, Vicki Burke and DID John Stevenson. APOLOGIES: Jill Bath and Marg Vanzanten. Business: 1. A general discussion took place regarding the planting of street trees in median
strips.
The Committee endorsed the further planting of Chinese Elm trees southerly in Church St from St Josephs
West Australian Red Flowering Gum in Bank St easterly from Market St. To be planted intermittently by retaining some existing plantings.
Cally St – it was noted that essentially no plantings exist. Committee to establish a tree avenue on completion of the above work.
2. Cr S O’Halloran raised the absence of a central median from the Water Tower park to Moa St. DID to report back with costings and feasibility to establish a median.
Committee acknowledged comments made to previous bus trip whereby plantings may be established in this segment against the racecourse fence.
3. Picnic table and seats to be established at Low Level Weir at newly located BBQ. DID advised surplus furniture is available for the purpose.
4. A general discussion on reinstatement of Ben Scott Memorial Bird Hide. DID to
plan essential works within budget and action. There being no further general business the meeting closed at 7:45pm. Next Meeting: Wednesday 3rd August 2016 – meet at Council Chambers at 7pm. Recommendation: that the report be noted.
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COMMITTEE & OTHER REPORTS FOR INFORMATION DELEGATES REPORTS Cr Jolliffe - Webinar regarding Farwest Initiative with
Cr O’Halloran and DID.
- Western Division Conference in Cobar. Cr O’Halloran - Western Division Conference.
- Pony club camp. - Webinar with Cr Jolliffe and DID.
Cr Barnes - Webinar At 5.20pm David Kelly arrived and presented to Council. NOTICES OF MOTION/RESCISSION
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORTS (Incorporating all Staff Reports)
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Corporate and Community Development Division
Item C - 1 STATEMENT OF FUNDS File number: 085
Reporting Officer: Elizabeth White Director of Corporate and Community Development
Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Six: Our Leadership – a community that values and fosters leadership, lifelong learning, innovation and good governance
Officer Recommendation: 1. That Council receive and note the report
07.16.3756 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Jolliffe and Mannix that the repot be received and noted.
Purpose of Report Funds Report for the Month Ending 30th June 2016.
Investment Held: Bankwest 1,500,000
NAB 2,000,000
Westpac 1,500,000
5,000,000
FUNDS HELD Investment Bank Combined Restricted Balance General 2,400,000 319,358 2,719,358 2,049,000 670,358 DWM - 121,602 121,602 60,000 61,602 Water 600,000 271,258 871,258 428,000 443,258 Sewer 2,000,000 -70,892 1,929,108 1,777,000 152,108
Total 5,000,000 641,326 5,641,326 4,314,000 1,327,326
Report All investments shown have been made in accordance with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, the regulations and council’s investment policy.
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Bank Reconciliation Balance B/F From Previous Month
825,801
ADD Receipts for Month: Caravan Park 34,296
Certificates 1,836 Debtors 179,068 Discovery Centre 4,127
GST/PAYG 45,694 Hostel Fees 9,392 Hostel Subsidy 43,747
Hostel Bond 270,000
Interest Received
435 Rates & Water 186,503 Rent 1,870 RMS 9,751 Tip Tokens 510
Truck Wash 494
Wage Re-imbursements 10,461
Sundry 2,369
800,553
LESS Payments for the Month:
Administration 23,212 Caravan Park 35,074 Communication 1,184 Contractor 23,744
Councillor Fees 9,650 Discovery Centre 853
Equipment 23,534
Fuel 23,215
Hostel 20,193 Lease 24,024 Library 2,200
Loan Repayment 85,054
Mech. Repairs 5,241 Parks, Gardens, Cemetery 70,103 Payroll 255,283 Postage, Printing & Stationery 3,228 Power 30,411
Repairs & Maintenance 3,720 Roads 258,806 Sewer 18,830
Street Lighting 4,032 Street Sweeping 5,579
Training/Conferences 5,082
Vehicles 3,704 Waste 22,835
Water 26,237
985,028
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Cash Book Balance as at End of Month
641,326
Less Outstanding Deposits as at end of Month
-1,548
Plus Unpresented Cheques as at end of Month
22,616
Bank Balance as at End of Month
662,394
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Item C - 2 TOURISM REPORT – JUNE 2016 File number: 771B Reporting Officer: Director of Corporate & Community Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 3: Our Economy – 3.2.1 Tourism Officer Recommendation:
2. That Council accept the June Tourism report for information. 3.
07.16.3757 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Barnes and Purtill that the repot be
received and noted. Purpose of Report To provide Council with a progress report on Tourism activities. Report Attached to this report is the Tourism Monthly Reporting Dashboard for the month of June 2016. The following is a summary of the Statistics provided in this report; Although June was relatively an average month, it was nevertheless on par with figures comparative to same time last year and was a successful month for promotional results with the start of the “Discover Balranald & Surrounds campaign on social media. We also received news of our success in securing $25,000 funding from the Energise Enterprise Fund for our “Balranald Business Online” Project. We also completed the new Visitor Guide during June with vetting underway. Walk-In increased by 18% compared to June 2015 and a decrease of 20% compared to last month. Sales were on a par compared to May 2015 with an increase of 1% and a decrease of 30% compared to sales last month. It was good to see that once again the largest percentage of visitors in June came from interstate visitors at 49% and intrastate at 45% in the following order VIC, SA, QLD, TAS, WA & NT. International visitors was at 3%, coming from the USA, France, Italy, Germany and Korea. Coaches/Groups accounted for 3% of visitors. Note that we also recorded 11 visitors that the VIC team encouraged to stay an extra night. A number of these went on to stay 2 nights due to promotion of tours from Balranald and heritage attractions. Most popular merchandise this month: Independence Studios products, Robinvale Estates products, Frog Figurines, Books & Magnets.
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The new “Discover Balranald & Surrounds” social Media pages has been performing very strongly with promotions has already reached 840 LIKES which is a 79% increase on last month and has had a total reach of 38,628 people and engagement of 1,861 people from 5 posts. The Balranald Discovery Centre Facebook page is now at 2,350 LIKES and received a total reach of 12,533 people & engagement of 652 people from only 2 posts. At this point social media allocated dollars have gone into supporting the new tourism pages. Our integrated “Discover Balranald & Surrounds” media campaign steps up in July in social & digital media and then the incorporation of top-of-line mediums such as TV, radio and print media booked in for the pursuing months.
Financial Implication Nil
Legislative Implication Nil
Policy Implication Nil
Attachments Tourism Monthly Reporting Dashboard
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Item C - 3 RATES & CHARGES FOR 2016/2017 File number: 156 Reporting Officer: Director of Corporate & Community Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 6: Our Leadership 6.3.2 – Provide good Governance, prudent financial management and effective support services for all its activities. Officer Recommendation:
4. That whereas public notice has been given by advertisement published in The Guardian newspaper on 20 May 2016, of the preparation of the Draft Operational Plan in relation to the Council’s activities for the 2016/17 financial year and whereas such Draft Operational Plan has been publicly exhibited for not less than 28 days and whereas the ordinary rates do not exceed in the aggregate the permitted increase, the ordinary rates and special rates and the charges detailed hereafter be and hereby are made for the financial year commencing 1 July 2016.
07.16.3758 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Purtill and Barnes that the report be
received and recommendations be adopted. Purpose of Report To formally make and levy Rates & Annual Charges for 2016/2017 Report Council is required to make and levy its ordinary rates and annual charges for each year on land in the Balranald Shire area. The resolutions required to be adopted for this purpose are detailed in the below recommendations. Recommendation (i) a FARMLAND – GENERAL rate of zero point zero zero three eight one six (0.003816) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the area which has been categorised by the Council as Farmland General with dominant use being generally cropping or grazing over significant land area pursuant to Section 515 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of three hundred and twenty eight dollars ($328) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing eleven point four one percent (11.41%) of the total amount of the rate levy for the Farmland General rate sub-category; and
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(ii) a FARMLAND – OTHER RURAL rate of zero point zero zero three zero zero eight (0.003008) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the area which has been categorised by the Council as Farmland Other Rural to have low intensity of land use and a low economic benefit pursuant to Section 515 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of one hundred and fifty four dollars ($154) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing forty two point two four percent (42.24%) of the total amount of the rate levy for the Farmland Other Rural rate sub-category; and (iii) a FARMLAND – INTENSE rate of zero point zero zero seven one eight two (0.007182) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the area which has been categorised by the Council as Farmland Intense to have medium to high intensity of land use and an intermediate to major economic benefit pursuant to Section 515 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of three hundred and forty six dollars ($346.00) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing twenty nine point zero nine percent (29.09%) of the total amount of the rate levy for the Farmland Intense rate sub-category; and (iv) a RESIDENTIAL – BALRANALD rate of zero point zero zero four one two five (0.004125) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the centre of the population being the Balranald Village Zone, being land which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Balranald Residential pursuant to Section 516 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of one hundred and forty two dollars ($142.00) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing forty seven point five eight percent (47.58%) of the total amount of the rate levy for the Residential Balranald rate sub-category; and (v) a RESIDENTIAL – EUSTON rate of zero point zero zero three one seven zero (0.003170) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the centre of the population being the Euston Village Zone, being land which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Euston Residential pursuant to Section 516 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of one hundred and thirty seven dollars ($137.00) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing forty seven point one zero percent (47.10%) of the total amount of the rate levy for the Residential Euston rate sub-category; and (vi) a RESIDENTIAL – GENERAL rate of zero point zero zero four nine four four (0.004944) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land used for residential purposes and not located within the Balranald and Euston Village Zones, being land which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Residential General pursuant to Section 516 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of ninety three dollars ($93.00) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing forty eight point eight one percent (48.81%) of the total amount of the rate levy for the Residential General rate sub-category; and
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(vii) a BUSINESS – BALRANALD rate of zero point zero two five four six nine (0.025469) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the Balranald Business Area, being land which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Business Balranald pursuant to Section 518 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of three hundred and forty two dollars ($342.00) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing twenty four point four three percent (24.43%) of the total amount of the rate levy for the Business Balranald rate sub-category; and (viii) a BUSINESS – EUSTON rate of zero point zero one eight four two six (0.018426) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the Euston Business Area, being land which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Business Euston pursuant to Section 518 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of three hundred and forty two dollars ($342.00) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing thirteen point zero seven percent (13.07%) of the total amount of the rate levy for the Business Euston rate sub-category; and (ix) a BUSINESS – MINING rate of zero point zero zero seven eight nine six (0.007896) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the area which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Business Mining (excluding mineral sands extraction) pursuant to Section 515 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of one hundred and forty seven dollars ($147.00) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing thirty-eight point five five percent (38.55%) of the total amount of the rate levy for the Business Mining rate sub-category; and (x) a BUSINESS – RURAL rate of zero point zero two one zero seven one (0.021071) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land outside of any of the Shires Residential Village Zones, being land which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Business Rural pursuant to Section 515 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of one hundred and eight dollars ($108.00) in respect of each separate parcel with the base amount producing thirty seven point nine six percent (37.96%) of the total amount of the rate levy for the Business Rural rate sub-category; and (xi) a BALRANALD RAW WATER fixed annual access charge for each property having access to the Balranald Raw Water Supply System, and a EUSTON RAW WATER fixed annual access charge for each property having access to the Euston Raw Water Supply System:
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all calculated in accordance with the following scale, subject to the proviso that where a property has more than one connection each connection shall be charged separately:
Connection Size
Annual Charge
Usage Charges (per KL)
Tariff 1
57 cents/kl For the first
600kl/annum. Tariff 2
Above 600kl Per annum 86
cents/kl
20 mm connection $ 205.00
25 mm connection $ 307.00
32 mm connection $ 556.00
40 mm connection $ 820.00
50 mm connection $ 1,280.00
80 mm connection $ 3,279.00
100 mm connection $ 5,123.00
(xiii) a BALRANALD FILTERED WATER fixed annual access charge for each property having access to the Balranald Filtered Water Supply System and a EUSTON FILTERED WATER fixed annual access charge for each property having access to the Euston Filtered Water Supply System: all calculated in accordance with the following scale, subject to the proviso that where a property has more than one connection each connection shall be charged separately:
Connection Size
Annual Charge
Usage Charges (per KL)
Tariff 1 97 cents/kl For the first
600kl/annum. Tariff 2
Above 600kl Per annum 160
cents/kl
20 mm connection $ 194.00
25 mm connection $ 290.00
32 mm connection $ 495.00
40 mm connection $ 774.00
50 mm connection $ 1,209.00
80 mm connection $ 3,097.00
100 mm connection $ 4,840.00
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(xiv) a BALRANALD DOMESTIC SEWERAGE fixed annual access charge for each Residential Property having access to the Balranald Sewerage reticulation mains, and a EUSTON DOMESTIC SEWERAGE fixed annual access charge for each Residential Property having access to the Euston Sewerage reticulation mains;
such charges being calculated in accordance with the following scale based on the
size of the potable (filtered) water supply connection to the property, subject to the proviso that where a property has more than one sewer connection each connection shall be charged separately and provided further that in the event a residential property having access to the Balranald and Euston Sewerage Reticulation Mains only has a raw water connection the following scale of charges shall apply accordingly:
Connection Size Annual Charge
20 mm connection $ 279.00
25 mm connection $ 435.00
32 mm connection $ 713.00
40 mm connection $ 1,114.00
50 mm connection $ 1,741.00
80 mm connection $ 4,457.00
100mm connection $ 6,962.00
(xv) a BALRANALD COMMERCIAL SEWERAGE fixed annual access charge for each Non-Residential Property having access to the Balranald Sewerage reticulation mains, and a EUSTON COMMERCIAL SEWERAGE fixed annual access charge for each Non-Residential Property having access to the Euston Sewerage reticulation mains such charges being calculated in accordance with the following scale based on the size of the potable (filtered) water supply connection to the property, subject to the proviso that where a property has more than one sewer connection each connection shall be charged separately and provided further that in the event a non-residential property connected to the Balranald and Euston Sewerage Reticulation mains only has a raw water connection the Domestic Sewerage Charge shall apply.
Connection Size
Annual Charge
Usage Charges (per KL)
16 cents/kl
20 mm connection $ 236.00
25 mm connection $ 368.00
40 mm connection $ 944.00
50 mm connection $ 1,475.00
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(xvi) a DOMESTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT ACCESS CHARGE of thirty three dollars ($33.00) per assessment for all rateable, unoccupied residential land to which the weekly collection service is available to, and a DOMESTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGE of three hundred and five dollars ($305.00) for all assessments which are rateable occupied residential land to which the weekly collection service is available provided that where more than one weekly bin collection service is provided to a property that charge shall be three hundred and twenty dollars ($320.00) for each bin collection after the first.
(xviii) a COMMERCIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGE as scheduled hereunder
Commercial & other waste management charges
Annual Charge $ per bin
Commercial Waste Management On the basis of one weekly lift per 240litre MGB (mobile garbage bin)
$ 354.00
Second and subsequent bins per weekly lift
$ 354.00
(xx) INTEREST CHARGE ON OVERDUE RATES AND CHARGES pursuant to Section 566 of the Local Government Act 1993, set at 8.0% the maximum rate for 2016/2017 as set by the Minister and published in the Government Gazette. (xxi) That the General Manager cause preparation and service of rate notices for the financial year 2016/2017.
Financial Implication As per Draft Documents
Legislative Implication NSW Local Government Act 1993 Sec. 405 (4)
Policy Implication Nil
Attachments Nil
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Infrastructure and Development Reports
Item I - 1 CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATES File number: 600 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – John Stevenson
Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 6 Officer Recommendation: That the report be noted.
07.16.3759 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Mannix and Jolliffe that the report be
received and noted. Purpose of Report To advise Council of Certificates issued under delegated authority. Report The following Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, Section 68 Certificates and / or Notices of Determinations have been issued since the June 2016 meeting of Council.
Application Owner/Applicant Locality Description
DA 58/2016 A Geroulis 16 Tayla Court, Euston
Shed
DA 65/2016 Costa Holdings Kilpatrick Road, Euston
Shed
Financial Implication Nil.
Legislative Implication The approvals process.
Policy Implication Nil.
Attachments Nil.
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Item I - 2 MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
File number: 726 Reporting Officer: Director of Infrastructure – John Stevenson
Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 – Our Infrastructure Officer Recommendation: That the report be noted and accepted.
07.16.3760 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Jolliffe and Mannix that the report be
received and noted.
Purpose of Report To provide Council with a progress report on works, since the June meeting. Report 1. Road Maintenance Unsealed road maintenance grading has been undertaken on the following roads:
Part Marma Box Creek Rd, Wampo Turlee Region Part Oxley Clare Rd Mulurulu access Part Dockerty Melton Grove Rd
Heavy patching on a number of locations of MR67 North Double Grid installation MR67 at The Ridge
2. Roads to Recovery Program Marma Box Creek Rd 3km westerly from the end of bitumen formation is progressing.
3. Miscellaneous Works a) Stage 1 of Balranald Sewerage Treatment works channel cleaning
complete (Stage 2 to be undertaken when warmer weather allows a water transfer).
b) Market St, Malcolm Building to River St, stormwater drainage undertaken.
c) Survey for realignment and construction commenced on MR67 northerly for 2km from south end bitumen.
d) MR67 / Mildura-Ivanhoe / Mossgiel crossroads realignment to offset configuration.
e) Floodway and table drain scour protection on Hatfield – The Vale Rd at Binda.
f) Town footpath inspections and trip hazard grinding undertaken. g) Old standpipe water hydrant replaced in Market St near Post Office.
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Footpath Hazard Grinding
Market Street Stormwater Drainage
Financial Implication As per budgeted works program.
Legislative Implication Nil.
Policy Implication Rural Roads Policy.
Attachments Nil.
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Item I – 3 FAR WEST REGIONAL PLAN
File number: 40 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – John Stevenson
Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 2 – Our Place Maintain lifestyle opportunities for our Shire Officer Recommendation: Council provide assistance towards the preparation of the draft Far West Regional Plan.
07.16.3761 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Purtill and O’Halloran that the report be received and noted.
Purpose of Report To respond to a request from consultants on behalf of Planning NSW for relevant input towards a draft Regional Plan.
Report: Consultants SGS Economics and Planning have contacted Council. “As you are probably aware, NSW DPE is currently preparing Regional Plans across NSW. These plans are addressing future needs for housing, jobs, infrastructure and a healthy environment. Some Regional Plans have already been finalised. Draft Plans for the Central West & Orana Region and the Riverina & Murray Region are currently on exhibition. Regional plans include: . Vision ( a forward focusing document outlining the overarching
priorities for the region over the next 20 years)
· Goals (what the region is planning to achieve)
· Directions (statements that set a direction to achieve the goals)
· Policy Guidelines aligned with the goals and directions of the regional
plan
· Actions
SGS has been engaged by DPE to assist with the preparation of a Draft Regional Plan for the Far West Region, covering the local government areas of Balranald, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Central Darling, Cobar, Walgett, Wentworth and the Unincorporated Area.”
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The consultants draft plan identifies five (5) goals within each region (see draft attached). It is indicated that the bulk of resources for the report is extracted from available agency reports, ABS Statistics and the like, however Council will also provide relevant notes surrounding our achievements. In particular tourism figures and activities, road network improvements, likely employment sources and local industries including pending mining and agribusiness developments.
Financial Implication Nil.
Legislative Implication Nil.
Policy Implication Nil.
Attachments Draft Far West and Regional Plan Outline V3
Attachment: Draft Far West and Regional Plan outline V3
Draft Far West and Regional Plan Outline V3 Forward
Introduction
Vision
Delivering the Plan
1. GOAL 1: Review governance arrangements in the region, and implement changes as necessary to
improve service delivery, support economic development, and enable effective collaboration with other
governments and government agencies.
2. GOAL 2: Support Economic Development
2.1 Grow the economic potential of agribusiness
2.2 Support and increase tourism
2.3 Develop the region’s mineral resources in a sustainable way
2.4 Support growth of the wind and solar energy industries
2.5 Improve access to skills & training
2.6 Improve access by Indigenous people to economic opportunities in the region.
3. GOAL 3: Improve transport and communication links
3.1 Improve road links between the region and important hubs in adjacent areas
3.2 Improve freight and passenger rail services
3.3 Improve access to air services within the region and in adjacent areas
3.4 Improve public transport and community transport provision.
3.5 Improve internet access.
4. GOAL 4: Implement Settlement, Housing & Land Use strategies that support the changing
circumstances of local communities.
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4.1 Identify the implications of changing demographics on demand for health, education and
community services and facilities across the region.
4.2 Identify the impact of demographic changes, including an increase in the number of older people
on the housing needs and circumstances of local communities.
4.3 Review and map natural hazard risks and climate change risks to inform land use and settlement
planning decisions.
4.4 Develop and implement principles for rural residential development.
4.5 Conduct a strategic assessment of land held by the region’s Local Aboriginal Land Councils (to
identify and map their landholdings and constraints for each site?).
4.6 Improve housing circumstances and housing options for Aboriginal people.
4.7 Support the protection of Aboriginal heritage and culture. “Improve the way that Aboriginal
cultural heritage is included in the planning system”.
5. GOAL 5: Protect environment, water and heritage assets.
5.1 Protect the region’s diverse environmental values.
5.2 Manage and conserve water resources across the region.
5.3 Protect the region’s cultural heritage.
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Item I – 4 FIXING COUNTRY ROADS, ROUND 3 File number: 701 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – John Stevenson Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 – “Our Infrastructure” Officer Recommendation: Central Darling and Cobar Shire Councils be advised that Balranald Shire will support the application made by the adjoining shires in principal without monetary contribution towards the feasibility study.
07.16.3762 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Jolliffe and Purtill that the
report be received and recommendation be adopted. Purpose of Report To consider a request of Cobar Shire Council to join with Cobar and Central Darling to fund a feasibility study towards a future Fixing Country Roads (FCR) grant submission for Wooltrack upgrade and sealing. Report: Cobar Shire Council representative, the Director of Engineering, has advised of discussions with Brewarrina Council on a future Fixing Country Roads round 3 submission for an overall Wooltrack upgrade through Balranald, Central Darling, Cobar and beyond to reconstruct unsealed sections and provide a sealed road link. Cobar and Central Darling representatives have agreed to cooperate on an unsealed section ratio of funding towards the feasibility study which would form the basis of a FCR submission. Council fully appreciates the history of a funding pledge towards the unsealed section of MR67 and as such it is suggested that Council support the application made by the adjoining shires in principal without monetary contribution towards the feasibility study.
Financial Implication Councils Block Grant provisions for MR67 as per annual budgets.
Legislative Implication Nil.
Policy Implication Rural Roads Policy.
Attachments Nil.
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Item I - 5 GARBAGE PICKUP SERVICE File number: 425 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – John Stevenson Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 – “Our Infrastructure” Officer Recommendation: Council endorse the engagement of Ellwaste Pty Ltd for bin pickup services in Balranald and Euston on a month by month basis pending the recommencement of the contractor.
07.16.3763 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Jolliffe and Campbell that the
report be received and recommendation be adopted. Purpose of Report To advise Council of a request from the street bin collection contractor for a period of release from engagement. Report: The current street bin collection contractor, Hadim Pty Ltd of Hay, have requested leave from their contract following the inability to secure a truck operator for the short term. An approach was made and accepted by Ellwaste Waste & Recycling, Robinvale, to continue the service on a casual month by month arrangement at essentially the same collection charges. A period of 3 months was given to the contractor from 1st July 2016 in which to signify a likely recommencement time or otherwise to end the contract. Council will reconsider the waste collection service if the need arises at the end of this three month period.
Financial Implication Nil.
Legislative Implication Nil.
Policy Implication Nil.
Attachments Nil.
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Item I – 6 WASTE DEPOT MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS File number: 420 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – John Stevenson Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 – “Our Infrastructure” Officer Recommendation: 1. Council accept the offer of the present manager to continue in the role on the existing terms and conditions for a further period of three years. 2. Arrangements for businesses to access the Waste Depot outside normal hours be endorsed.
07.16.3764 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr O’Halloran and Jolliffe that the
recommendation be adopted. Purpose of Report To recommend the continued engagement of the present contract manager for a period of three years and to provide businesses access out of hours. Report: Councils Balranald Waste Depot contractor has sought agreement to extend the waste depot management contract for a further three (3) years under the existing terms and remuneration. As the contractors services have been positive, and Councils depot involvement minimal, the request is considered appropriate. Following a number of requests from business houses for access to the depot outside normal hours (at the closure of their business day) Council has provided a separate key access system whereby each business enters into a formal access agreement.
Financial Implication Nil.
Legislative Implication Nil.
Policy Implication Nil.
Attachments Nil.
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Item I – 7 CONTAMINATED LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT File number: 460 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – John Stevenson Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 Our Infrastructure Officer Recommendation:
1. The Draft Contaminated Lands Policy be advertised for a period of 28 days for public comment.
2. 3. Any public comments be reported to Council at the September meeting.
07.16.3765 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Jolliffe and Mannix that the
recommendation be adopted.
Purpose of Report For Council to adopt a Contaminated Land Policy. Report Council has certain responsibilities in relation to the management of contaminated land, to assist Council in achieving these responsibilities RAMROC and REROC engaged a project officer in a support of a Regional Capacity Building Program with the following objectives: 1. To improve the management of non-regulated contaminated sites in regional NSW. 2. To improve accessibility to contaminated sites expertise and increase the technical capacity of local government in regional areas. A major aspect of the project is to assist Councils to adopt a regionally consistent policy for dealing with contaminated land matters. It is believed that developing such a contaminated land management policy will assist council to become better equipped and empowered to confidently ensure that decisions are made in “good faith” and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Financial Implication N/A
Legislative Implication Compliance with the Contaminated Land Management Act
Policy Implication Adopt policy
Attachments Attachment 1: Draft Policy (to be tabled)
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Item I – 8 REVIEW OF RURAL ROADS POLICY File number: 712 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – John Stevenson Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 Our Infrastructure
Officer Recommendation: 4. That Council review the Rural Roads Policy. 5. The Draft Rural Roads Policy be advertised for a period of 28 days for public
comment. 6. Any public comments be reported to Council at the September meeting.
07.16.3766 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr O’Halloran and Purtill that the report be
removed from the Agenda and reported after the Council elections.
Purpose of Report For Council to review the Rural Roads Policy. Report Council’s current Rural Roads Policy (the Policy) was last amended in late 2005, since that time various activities have impacted on the accuracy of the Policy such as additional road construction works and new subdivisions. It could be considered timely that the Policy be reviewed to take these types of changes into account, along with reviewing the service levels considered appropriate for any given road, given current budgetary constraints. An additional aspect to the review, is that there are multiple instances where Council and NSW Land & Property Information (LPI) data relating to road names is not consistent, issues such as several roads that have Council used names do not have names within LPI data, roads having different names in the data sets and roads having multiple names along its length. Council, as part of the review, could consider the validity of the road names within the Policy in line with our Rural Addressing process, with a view of having these names officially associated with the roads. Where roads cross shire boundaries, discussions will need to be undertaken to negotiate an equitable outcome.
Financial Implication N/A
Legislative Implication Nil
Policy Implication Update existing policy
Attachments Attachment 1: Draft Rural Roads Policy 2016 Attachment 2: Notes on discrepancies between Council & NSW Land & Property Information data
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Attachment 1: Draft Rural Roads Policy 2016
Balranald Shire
Council
DECEMBER 2005
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POLICY TITLE: RURAL ROADS POLICY EXPIRY DATE: This policy will come into effect from 20
th December 2005 and will be
reviewed every two years from the date of approval, or at times as deemed necessary.
1. POLICY STATEMENT
This Rural Road Policy establishes
• A road hierarchy;
• Road standards of construction;
• Maintenance standards and
• Rural road inspection frequencies
The Policy guides a strategic approach being taken to the development and management of the road network. This should ensure that Council maximises the effectiveness of funding available and minimise exposure to liabilities associated with the maintenance and repair of road pavements.
2. OBJECTIVES
To establish - guidelines for road management and road construction on the rural road network and
- inspection frequencies for rural roads to prioritise maintenance works
3. ROAD HIERARCHY
3.1 Road Hierarchy Definition
Council’s Road Hierarchy is based on a 5-tier system of Rural Local, Rural Access, Tourist, Rural Collector and Euston Settlement Roads. Rural Collector Roads being the highest and more important category. The Road Classifications were determined by traffic volumes and types of usage within the area
Definitions of Road Categories:
Classification Definition Accessibility
(a) Rural Local Primarily provides access to property or a small
number of dwellings.
Generally dry
Weather Only
(b) Rural Access Provides access to a number of dwellings or
extensive agricultural activity
Generally All
Weather Access
(c) Tourist The link to the tourist facility or attraction. It
provides the non-local tourist with a predictable
reliable path.
Generally All
Weather Access
(d) Rural Collector The link between rural areas and centres of business
not directly served by the Main Road System.
Generally all
Weather Access
(e) Euston Settlement Primarily provides access to intensive agriculture
businesses and storage depots.
All Weather Access
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ROAD STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION
The design and construction standard of each class is related to the volume of traffic expected, the travel speeds of the expected traffic and the importance of the journey.
UNSEALED ROAD DESIGN STANDARD
SEALED ROAD DESIGN STANDARD
Pavement
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The construction standards for the road classes are as follows:
Rural Local Roads Design speed 80km/hr Clear trafficable width 6.0m Drainage Standard table drains with mitre drains Surface Natural with gravel sections Grids Single
Rural Access Roads Design speed 100km/hr Clear trafficable width 8.0m Gravel pavement width 6.0m Drainage Standard table drains Surface Gravel or natural Grids Single
Tourist Roads Design speed 100km/hr Clear trafficable width 10.0m Gravel pavement width 8.0m Seal width 7.0 Drainage Standard table drains Surface Natural, Gravel or Sealed Grids Double
Rural Collector Roads Design speed 100km/hr Clear trafficable width 10.0m Gravel pavement width 8.0m Seal width 7.0m Drainage Standard table drains Surface Natural, Gravel or Sealed Grids Double
Euston Settlement Design speed 80km/hr Clear trafficable area 10.0m Gravel pavement width 7.0m Seal width 5.5m Drainage Standard table drains Surface Sealed
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7. PATROL GRADING FREQUENCY
Level according to hierarchy:
(a) Rural Local Patrol grading on a two year basis
(b) Rural Access Patrol grading on a yearly basis
(c) Tourist Patrol grading on a twice per year basis
(d) Rural Collector Patrol grading on a twice per year basis
5. RURAL ROAD INSPECTION
Inspections – Rural Road Pavement
5.1 Formal Inspections:
The purpose of formal inspections is to identify:- Those assets that have defects; The severity of these defects; and The location of the defect.
The above information will allow the condition of the road network to be gauged. Without this information, it is impossible to have a true and accurate picture of the condition of the network.
5.2 Complaints from Road Users:
Complaints from Road Users are a valuable source of knowledge about the state of the road network between inspections. Each complaint is registered using Council’s complaints handling procedure and then assigned to a staff member who will then investigate the complaint.
5.3 Inspection Intervals
The frequency of formal inspections will vary depending on the road classification. Roads maintained by Council will be inspected generally in accordance with the intervals listed in Table 1.
.
Table 1
Road Type Inspection Interval
State Roads (Single Invitation Contract) Weekly
Regional Roads 3 Monthly
Rural Sealed 3 Monthly
Rural Unsealed 3 Monthly
Rural Natural Formed 6 Monthly
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6.4 Inspection Staff
The inspections will be undertaken by appropriately trained and skilled personnel who have an understanding of road-related hazards and defects.
7. Roads Inventory (left out for brevity and duplication)
LOCAL ROADS
Name Sealed (km)
Gravel (km)
Earth (km)
Unformed (km)
Road Counts
Abbotts Tank 26.77 2
Aerodrome 0.37 3
Balranald Weir 3.95 7
Binda Melton Grove 20.95 2
Bourpie Lane 0.87 8
Bourpie Road 3.43 20
Carinya 13.41 3
Chilichil 4.50 1
Clare Freshwater 26.55 1
Clare School 0.38
Courtney Drive 0.39 17
Culparlin Alma 28.80 5
Cunningham 0.20 40
Glen Emu 15.36 13
Guthul 16.85 32
Kyalite Moulamein 2.23 323
Keogh 0.64 2.04 76
Melton Grove Dockerty 5.48 24.00 4
Mengler 8.50 13
Moa 1.27 315
Mulurulu 7.85 4
Prungle Mail 10.84 14.46 13
Redbank Weir 3.94 15
The Rocks 2.10 0.35 81
Tammit 7.88 12
Tarwong Freshwater 14.37 10
The Island 0.88 0.72 66
Thomson 9.96 24
Tillara 1.10 8
Tin Tin Bidura 22.22 2.68 2
Weimby Kyalite 1.30 41
Whitnall Rhode 1.00 6
Wintong 7.78 3.12 20
Wooranbara Corrong 1.64 37.23 5
TOTAL LOCAL 9.26 78.99 270.09 0.00
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RURAL ACCESS ROADS
Name Sealed (km)
Gravel (km)
Earth (km)
Unformed (km)
Road Counts
Benanee 14.90 12
Boree Plains Gol Gol 13.84 47.23 2
Clare Freshwater 1.79 1.92 22.92 24
Clare Mossgiel 3.87 42.38 2
Magenta D Block 11.32 13
Hatfield The Vale 9.66 65.86 6
Oxley Clare 1.20 56.01 4
Prungle Mail 29.36 14
Tillara 8.00 8
Tin Tin Bidura 23.00 16
Weimby Benongal 8.50 5.91 1.75 56
Weimby Kyalite 9.75 16
TOTAL RURAL ACCESS 10.29 132.73 236.14 0.00
TOURIST ROADS
Name Sealed (km)
Gravel (km)
Earth (km)
Unformed (km)
Road Counts
Turlee Leaghur 17.37 12.19 18
TOTAL TOURIST 0.00 17.37 12.19 0.00
RURAL COLLECTOR ROADS
Name Sealed (km)
Gravel (km)
Earth (km)
Unformed (km)
Road Counts
Arumpo 0.52 86
Hatfield The Vale 16.00 8
Euston Prungle 14.55 17.17 128
Magenta Wampo 14.31 21.67 15
Marma Box Creek 5.04 25.81 48.88 15
Meilman 11.29 2.72 58
Mildura Ivanhoe 49.37 33.71 7
Nandum Corrong 13.05 25.91 5
Oxley Clare 26.49 7
Prungle Marma 7.90 42.96 12
Tapalin Mail 13.34 5.66 5.01 50
Tarwong Freshwater 20.70 27.68 10
Turlee Leaghur 13.47 16
Weimby Kyalite 7.67 11.20 36
Windomal 24.44 88
TOTAL RURAL COLLECTOR 76.33 181.69 248.51 0.00
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EUSTON VILLAGE
Name Sealed (km)
Gravel (km)
Earth (km)
Unformed (km)
Road Counts
Antonio 0.65 80
Bella Vista Close 1.17 20
Bertram 1.19 368
Brett 2.16 127
Bridge Road 0.19
Costa Boulevard 1.78 70
Kilpatrick 1.62 285
Leslie 2.87 444
McGinty 0.85 33
Morgan 0.58 18
Morris 2.90 343
Rose 1.85 69
Spittle 0.79 67
Taylor 1.69 344
TOTAL EUSTON VILLAGE 20.26 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Attachment 2: Notes on Discrepancies
Council Name LPI Name Issue Referenced in 2005 Policy
Local
Abbotts Tank Abbotts Tank Nil Y
Aerodrome N/A Nil Y
Balranald Weir No LPI Name Y
Binda Melton Grove No LPI Name Y
Bourpie Lane No LPI Name Y
Bourpie Road No LPI Name N
Carinya No LPI Name Y
Chilichil No LPI Name Y
Clare Freshwater East Clare Name difference Y
Clare School East Clare Name difference N
Courtney Drive No LPI name Y
Culparlin Alma Alma Name difference Y
Cunningham Cunningham St Nil Y
Glen Emu Glen Emu Nil Y
Guthul Guthul Nil Y
Kyalite Moulamein Kyalite Name difference Y
Keogh No LPI name Y
Melton Grove Dockerty Dockerty Name difference Y
Mengler No LPI name Y
Moa Moa St Nil Y
Mulurulu Mulurulu Nil Y
Prungle Mail Prungle Mail Nil Y
Redbank Weir No LPI name Y
The Rocks The Rocks Nil Y
Tammit Tammit Nil Y
Tarwong Freshwater Freshwater Name difference Y
The Island Island Name difference Y
Thomson No LPI name Y
Tillara Tillara Nil Y
Tin Tin Bidura Burke & Wills Name difference Y
Weimby Kyalite No LPI name Y
Whitnall Rhode Whitnall Rhode Nil N
Wintong Wintong Nil Y
Wooranbara Corrong Wooranbara Corrong Nil Y
Dry Lake No LPI Name N
RURAL ACCESS ROADS
Benanee Benanee Nil Y
Boree Plains Gol Gol No LPI name Y
Clare Freshwater East Clare Name difference Y
Clare Mossgiel Clare Mossgiel Nil Y
Magenta D Block No LPI name Y
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Hatfield The Vale No LPI name Y
Oxley Clare Merrung Rung & Clare Oxley Name difference Y
Prungle Mail Prungle Mail Nil Y
Tillara Tillara Nil Y
Tin Tin Bidura Burke & Wills Name difference Y
Weimby Benongal Weimby Name difference Y
Weimby Kyalite No LPI name Y
TOURIST ROADS
Tin Tin Bidura Burke & Wills Name difference Y
Turlee Leaghur No LPI name Y
RURAL COLLECTOR ROADS
Arumpo Arumpo Nil Y
Hatfield The Vale No LPI name Y
Euston Prungle Euston Prungle Nil Y
Magenta Wampo No LPI name Y
Marma Box Creek Marma Box Creek Nil Y
Meilman Meilman Nil Y
Mildura Ivanhoe Gol Gol, Garnpang, Garnpung multiple names Y
Nandum Corrong No LPI name Y
Oxley Clare Merrung Rung & Clare Oxley Name difference Y
Prungle Marma Prungle Marma Nil Y
Tapalin Mail Tapalin Mail Nil Y
Tarwong Freshwater Freshwater Name difference Y
Turlee Leaghur No LPI name Y
Weimby Kyalite No LPI name Y
Windomal Windomal Nil Y
EUSTON AREA
Antonio No LPI name Y
Bella Vista Close No LPI name N
Bertram Bertram Nil Y
Brett Brett Nil Y
Bridge Road No LPI name N
Costa Boulevard No LPI name N
Kilpatrick Kilpatrick Nil Y
Leslie Leslie Nil Y
McGinty McGinty Nil Y
Morgan Morgan Nil Y
Morris Morris Nil Y
Murray Valley Hwy Service No LPI name N
Rose No LPI name N
Spittle Spittle Nil Y
Taylor Taylor Nil Y
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General Manager’s Reports Item G – 1 UPCOMING CONFERENCES File Number: Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Six: Our Leadership – A community that values and fosters leadership, lifelong learning, innovation and good governance. Officer Recommendation: That Council attend the LGNSW Water Management Conference and nominate the delegates to attend.
07.16.3767 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Purtill and O’Halloran that the report be
received with Cr O’Halloran and maybe Cr Jolliffe attending the LGNSW Water Management Conference Purpose of report To advise Council of forthcoming Conferences which Council is usually represented at. Report The LGNSW Water Management Conference is scheduled for 28-30 August at Broken Hill. The conference registration fee is $572 per person. The conference presents Local Government with a broad range of information, from a local government perspective, on water management and issues associated with water supply and sewerage services provided by water utilities. The LGNSW Annual Conference is schedule for 16-18 October and to be held at the Win Entertainment Centre, Wollongong. The Conference is the annual policy-making event for NSW Councils. The Murray Darling Association 2016 National Conference and Annual General meeting will be held 19-20 October in Dubbo. The theme for this year’s conference is “Local Government- The Voice of the Basin”. The conference registration fee is $440 per person. The National Local Roads & Transport Congress is scheduled for 9-11 November in Toowoomba. The congress provides a platform to engage with the Federal Government and Opposition on road and infrastructure polices and initiatives. The LGNSW Water Management Conference is scheduled prior to the Local Government elections and it is suggested that Council nominate delegates to attend the conference. The following listed conferences are for information and determination by the new Council.
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Financial Implication Councils Conference/Delegates budget is $20,000 for 2016/2017
Legislative Implication Nil
Policy Implication Nil
Attachments
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Item G - 2 NEW TOURISM NETWORK FOR REGIONAL NSW File Number: Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Three: Our Economy – A community that ensures a strong and resilient economy. Officer Recommendation: That Council receive & note the report.
07.16.3768 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Barnes and Purtill that the report be received.
07.16.3769 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr O’Halloran and Purtill that Council write to the minister requesting that the 8 FarWest Councils join their own tourism network with Outback in the area title. Purpose of report To provide Council with an update on the creation of six new Destination Networks throughout NSW. Report The State Government announced on Wednesday 6 July a major overhaul of Tourism networks for Regional NSW as per the attached media release. There will now be six new Destination Networks throughout NSW and the attached plan shows the boundaries of each of those networks. Council is now in the Riverina Murray network which extends from Snowy Valleys Shire in the East to Wentworth Shire in the West. Under the previous tourism regions (refer to attached map) Council was in the Riverina Region however it was also part of Outback NSW with our Outback messages including:
Slogan (market positioning): Discover Balranald & Surrounds “Where the wetlands meet the outback”
Physical placing: “Gateway to the Outback” & “Gateway to Mungo” Logo: Depicts the coming together of the wetlands meeting the outback (colours are in keeping with this image)
Images used on new website and new promotional material are in keeping with the positioning of “where the wetlands meet the outback”
Given the marketing work Council have already invested in the branding and market positioning with formally launching our new logo, slogan, website, imagery and
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content – all with an “outback message” Council may wish to make a case for Council being included in the Outback Network.
Financial Implication Funds would be required if Council were to rebadge to be part of the Riverina Murray
Legislative Implication Nil
Policy Implication
Attachments Media Release Map of previous NSW Tourism Regions
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Item G – 3 SUMMARY OF MEETINGS File number: 25 Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Six: Our Leadership – a community that values and fosters leadership, lifelong learning, innovation and good governance Officer Recommendation: That Council receive & note the report
07.16.3770 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Mannix and Purtill that that the report be
accepted and noted. Purpose of Report To advise Council of a summary of meetings held. Report The Mayor, General Manager and Director of Infrastructure & Development met with representatives from Cristal Mining on Thursday 23 June. The meeting discussion focussed on the subdivision of land associated with the Atlas Campaspe Project Haul Road and the commencement of the project. On Tuesday 28 June the Mayor, Cr O’Halloran and the General Manager attended the onsite announcement made by Sussan Ley for $500,000 of Murray Darling Basin Regional Economic Diversification Program Funding towards expansion works to the Lanteri’s Packing Shed Facility in Euston. A further meeting was held with Sussan Ley in Balranald with Cr Jolliffe, Cr O’Halloran and the General Manager attending. The matters discussed were: Dialysis use at Balranald MPS, Cross Boarder Discharge from Hospitals, Mobile Black Spot Funding for Claire & Mungo National Park along with a briefing on Major Developments within the Shire. The Mayor, Cr O’Halloran, Cr Campbell and the General Manager attended the official opening of the Aboriginal Garden at the Balranald MPS. There were around 60-80 people in attendance with a community BBQ held to celebrate the opening.
On Monday 11 July the Mayor, Cr O’Halloran, Cr Jolliffe and the General Manager attended the Western Division meeting held in Cobar. Representatives from each of the 10 Western Division Councils were in attendance. Agenda Items included: Darling River Health, Far West Initiative, Clarence River Diversions, Motions for LGNSW Conference, Council Telecommunications rollout. Presentations/discussions were provided by the following representatives:
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Linda Cutler, Deb Jones, John Williams from the Sydney University Rural Health Unit- Broken Hill
Mary Kovac - Department of Primary Industries- Right to Farm Policy - Agricultural Land Use Planning Education & Regional Services
Chief Inspector Brenton Lee, attached to Darling River Local Area Command Peter Yench, Board Member and Georgia Fahey, Project Officer RDA Orana
Financial Implication Nil
Legislative Implication Nil
Policy Implication Nil
Attachments Nil
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ITEM G – 4 CORRESPONDENCE
File Number: 712 Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 1: Our People – A community that is proactive, engaged, inclusive and connected Officer Recommendation: For information.
07.16.3771 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Mannix and Purtill that that the report be accepted and noted Purpose of Report To advise Council of recent correspondence of interest. Report
1. Letter from Molly Finch
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ITEM G - 5 ACTION SHEET Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager File Number: 120 Officer Recommendation: For information.
07.16.3772 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Campbell and Jolliffe that that the
report be accepted and noted. Purpose of Report To bring forward for Councillors information the Action Report with actions taken on previous council resolutions.
BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL
ACTION SHEET JUNE 2016
MIINUTE DIRECTOR
/ FILE NO SUBJECT DATE
COMPLETED COMMENTS CURRENT STATUS
03.16.3657 DID No Dogs allowed sign for Anderson Park In progress
04.16.3676 DID Euston Beautification: Investigate signage for sculptures in park (not to be sat on) Liaise with contractor re Euston Courthouse refurbishment. Follow up the pavement repair works at the end of Shailer Terrace.
In progress In Progress In Progress.
04.16.3676 DID Traffic Committee: Contact RMS re; concerns of Murray Valley intersection pavement marking. Arrange for meeting with RMS & Council and residents of Euston re; dust suppression & speed monitoring. Gazette Morris Rd for B-Double access. Follow up with RMS re; Morris Rd/Sturt Hwy intersection. Arrange public meeting with Brett Rd residents. Undertake public consultation on 45° parking in Mayall Street, Balranald.
Complete Complete Complete In Progress Complete Complete
05.16.3697 DID Balranald Beautification Committee; Replacement of roses at old gaol. Purchase of trees and provision of extra seating at lawn cemetery.
In progress
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DID Euston Beautification & Tourism Committee; Investigate for a regulator on the creek inlet between lake Benanee and river. Public notice/comment page for ashes interment. Provide a letter of appreciation to Euston club.
In Progress Completed
GM Discussions with DID re Caravan park Boat ramp, toilet and pontoon.
Works Commenced
06.16.3718 DID Tourism Committee – - Erect signs at Memorial Bird Trail - Provide quotes to next tourism meeting re; proposed awning at Gaol. - Verandah update to next Tourism meeting - Mungo Road Closure signage - Investigate secure donation box for showers at Discovery Centre
In Progress Quotes sought Completed Investigated Completed
DCCD Tourism Committee – - Write to Minister re; consider BSC as part of the funding for Regional Development of Roads. - Carry over funds to new financial years budget.
In Progress
DID Balranald Beautification - Investigate Church St Crepe Myrtles from Moa St – Cemetery - Liaise with Garden Staff re; trees adjacent to MPS in Court Street.
In Progress
06.16.3722 DCCD Adopt the Operational Plan, with agreed changes. - Donate $3500 to New Year’s Eve Committee. - Adjust Water & Sewer Charges in 2016/2017 Fees & Charges.
Completed
06.16.3728 DID Advertise Alcohol Free Zone for Balranald and Euston and arrange signage.
In Progress
06.16.3731 DID Apply to make Chinese Cemetery reserve Freehold.
on going
06.16.3733 DID Investigate Aboriginal Cemetery and report back to Council.
Report to Future Council Meeting
06.16.3735 DID Notify applicant of DA 68/2016 subdivision refusal.
24/07/2016 Notified
06.16.3736 DID Approve DA 67/2016 with agreed alterations of conditions.
24/07/2016 Notified
06.16.3737 GM Arrange for membership payment of; LG NSW, MDA Inc. and South West Arts.
01/07/2016 Payment arranged
06.16.373 GM Note donations towards Balranald Rescue Squad, fish Stocking – Kyalite, Oxley and BDESM Club, Masonic Lodge and In-Kind for Balranald Inc.
24/06/2016 Donations noted
06.16.3741 GM Write to Cristal Urgently re; commencement of program
27/06/2016 Letter Sent
06.16.3746 DCCD Increase Mayor & Councillor Fees for 2016/17 year.
Completed
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06.16.3747 GM Notify MDA of Cr Byron being nominated for Chairperson of Region 3
24/06/2016 Email sent to Emma Bradbury of MDA
06.16.3750 DCCD Arrange signage of Discovery Centre Café Lease
In Progress
06.16.3751 DID Notify R&D Technology Pty Ltd of winning tender or Water & Sereage Services Telemetry.
Completed
07.16.3732 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Purtill and Mannix that the meeting
revert to Closed Meeting to discuss the confidential agenda. 07.16.3733 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Mannix and Purtill that the meeting
resume into open Council and the General Manager report the recommendations of the closed meeting.
CLOSED MEETING - CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS
Item C - G 1 RATING OF MINING PROJECTS File Number: Reporting Officer: Aaron Drenovski, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Three: Our Economy – A community that ensures a strong and resilient economy. 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 and press for business relating to the following: information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business. Officer Recommendation: That Council receive & note the report.
07.16.3774 RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Campbell and Mannix that the report be noted.
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