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Special Meeting

19 June 2007

RJ Savage Manager Environment & Infrastructure Services

General Mee ng Agenda

19 March 2013 Monto

NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING To: Cr D Waugh (Mayor)

Cr FO Whelan (Deputy Mayor) Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM Cr PW Francis Cr J Bowen Cr J Dowling Cr PW Lobegeier

Please be advised that the General Meeting of the North Burnett Regional Council will be held at the Monto Boardroom on Tuesday 19 March 2013 commencing at 9.00am. An agenda is attached for your information.

MJP Pitt CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Document ID 354181 Attendees Agenda Item 1 Attendees Welcome Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping Apologies Agenda Item 3 Apologies Declaration Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest Deputations Agenda Item 5 Deputations Confirmation of Agenda Item 6 Confirmation of Minutes Minutes 6.1 19 February 2013 – General Meeting Minutes – Gayndah – 005‐010

Pages 244‐249 6.2 05 March 2013 – Policy and Planning Minutes – Monto – Pages 253‐255 011‐014 6.3 05 March 2013 – Technical Services Meeting – Monto – Pages 257‐258 015‐016 Business Arising Agenda Item 7 Business Arising Governance Agenda Item 8 Governance Report 8.1 Delegations Register 017‐024 8.2 LGMA Central Queensland – Compass Series 2013 025‐028 8.3 2012/2013 2nd Quarter Operational Plan Report 029‐103 8.4 Former Riverleigh School Site 104‐108 8.5 Overdue Rates and Charges 109‐119 8.6 Overdue Rates and Charges – Intention to Sell 120‐128 8.7 Financial Report 129‐133 8.8 Revenue Expenditure Report 134‐138 8.9 Current Asset Position Report 139‐140 8.10 Grants to Community Organisations 141‐144

Economic Agenda Item 9 Economic Report 9.1 2013 North Burnett Naturally Beautiful Guide Report 145‐153 9.2 RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre Report 154‐159 9.3 Confidential Report


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Social Agenda Item 10 Social Report 10.1 RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre Bush Festival 2013 160‐162 10.2 Volunteer Coordination Report 163‐167 Infrastructure Report Agenda Item 11 Infrastructure Report 11.1 Additional B Double Route Application – Greentree Pastoral Company 168‐170 Environmental Agenda Item 12 Environmental Report 12.1 Policy Position – Rural Residential 171‐174

12.2 ROL – Ruthenberg 175‐183 12.3 Natural Hazard Management Area 184‐198 12.4 Adopted Infrastructure Charges for Schools 199‐226

Councillor Reports Agenda Item 13 Councillor Reports 13.1 Cr DG Waugh 227 13.2 Cr FO Whelan 228‐230 13.3 Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM 231 13.4 Cr PW Lobegeier 232‐233 13.5 Cr PW Francis 234 13.6 Cr JF Dowling 235 13.8 Cr WJ Bowen 236 General Business Agenda Item 15 General Business Closure of Meeting Agenda Item 15 Closure of Meeting


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Attendees Agenda Item 1 Attendees Councillors Cr DG Waugh, Mayor

Cr FO Whelan, Deputy Mayor Cr PW Lobegeier Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM Cr JF Dowling Cr WJ Bowen

Cr PW Francis Directors/Officers Chief Executive Officer, MJP Pitt

Director of Corporate Service, LD Hotz Director of Technical Services, KG Palmer Director of Community Services, AM Jackson

Assistant Director of Technical Services, TJ Harvey Administration Officer, SE Aberdein Executive Assistant, NJ Zillman

Welcome Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping The Mayor declared the meeting open at 9.00am and welcomed all attendees to the

Meeting, with Reverend Cannon Janne Whitehead from the Gayndah Anglican Church leading the meeting in prayer.

Apologies Agenda Item 3 Apologies 048‐02‐2013

Resolved: That a leave of absence be granted for Director of Development and Environmental Services, RJ Savage.

Declaration Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest Deputations Agenda Item 5 Deputations

5.1 9.00am – Dr Shaun Rudd, Martin Ridge, Jessica Tzvetkoff, Marie‐Clare DeVere and Michael Massingham, Wide Bay Medicare Local Health Survey Needs Assessment

Confirmation of Agenda Item 6 Confirmation of Minutes Minutes 049‐02‐2013 6.1 15 January 2013 – General Meeting Minutes – Eidsvold – Pages 231‐238 General Meeting Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded: That the minutes from the General

Meeting held in Eidsvold on the 15 January 2013 as presented be adopted. CARRIED 7/0 050‐02‐2013 6.2 07 February 2013 – Policy and Planning Minutes – Gayndah – Pages 240‐241 Policy and Planning Cr PW Francis moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That the minutes from the Policy and Meeting Planning Meeting held Gayndah on the 07 February 2013 as amended be adopted.

CARRIED 7/0

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Business Arising Agenda Item 7 Business Arising

Advice received that the progress on the PCCC ILUA has been delayed PCCC ILUA and a report will be presented to a future General Meeting.

Governance Agenda Item 8 Governance Report Hospitality Report 8.1 Hospitality and Entertainment Report 051‐02‐2013 Cr FO Whelan moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That the half year report to

December 31, 2012 Hospitality and Entertainment expenditure be adopted as presented. CARRIED 7/0

RMWABLC 8.2 RM Williams ABLC Board Resignation and Voluntary Deregistration 052‐02‐2013 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded:

1. That North Burnett Regional Council notes with regret the resignation of Mr Steve Paul and expresses Council’s appreciate for the assistance and conduct of Mr Cowley for his time on the Board; and

2. North Burnett Regional Council form an advisory committee to advise on the operations of the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre and that a further report be presented to Council on the establishment of this committee at the conclusion of any voluntary deregistration process of the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre company. CARRIED 7/0

053‐02‐2013 Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded:

RESOLUTION: (1) Council, in its capacity as sole member of RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre Ltd (ACN 136 613 011) resolves to voluntarily deregister the company, RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre Ltd (ACN 136 613 011) as:

the company is not carrying on business

the company has no assets/assets worth less than $1,000.00 in total

the company has no outstanding liabilities

the company is not a party to any legal proceedings, and

the company has paid all fees and penalties under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

(2) Council authorises the chief executive office to sign on its behalf the application to deregister the company pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001, section 601AA. CARRIED 7/0

Overdue Rates 8.3 Overdue Rates and Charges & Charges Brandon Livesay – Central and North Burnett Times re‐entered the public gallery of the

meeting.

054‐02‐2013 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That the Overdue Rates and Charges Report as presented be received as information. CARRIED 7/0

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Intention to Sell 8.4 Overdue Rates and Charges – Intention to Sell 055‐02‐2013 Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That Council resolves in accordance

section 74 of the Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010 to sell the land identified in the above report due to overdue rates and/or charges; and

That Council further resolves that Finemore Walters & Story Solicitors be appointed to act on Council’s behalf in undertaking all necessary steps associated with the sale of the listed land. CARRIED 7/0

Financial Report 8.5 Financial Report 056‐02‐2013 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That the Financial Report as

presented be adopted. CARRIED 7/0 Revenue and 8.6 Revenue and Expenditure Report Expenditure Report 057‐02‐2013 Cr PW Frances moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That the Revenue Expenditure Report

as presented, be adopted. CARRIED 7/0 Current Asset Position 8.7 Current Asset Position Report Report 058‐02‐2013 Cr FO Whelan moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That the Current Asset Position

Report as presented, be adopted. CARRIED 7/0 Infrastructure Report Agenda Item 9 Infrastructure Report Walk/Cycle Track 9.1 Naming of New 1km Walk/Cycle Track in Mundubbera 059‐02‐2013

Cr FO Whelan moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded: That Council to chooses a name for the new Mundubbera 1km walk and cycle way, and that a backup name be identified in the event that the chosen option includes the name of a private person, and that person does not give their consent to the use of their name. Preferred names: Second dot point, option one and third dot point, option two. CARRIED 7/0

Internal Report 9.2 Technical Services Internal Section Report 060‐02‐2013

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That the Technical Services Internal Section Report be received.

061‐02‐2013 Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That Council forward a ‘Get Well’

gift and card to RJ Savage, Director of Development and Environment. CARRIED 7/0 Gayndah Airport 9.3 Gayndah Airport – Weather Forecasts 062‐02‐2013

Cr JF Dowling moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That Council makes representations to the Bureau of Meteorology and keep the Traffic Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) service at the Gayndah Airport and forward a copy to Member for Flynn, Mr Ken O’Dowd and Minister for Transport, Mr Scott Emerson MP. CARRIED 7/0

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Economic Agenda Item 10 Economic Report Mt Perry Tourism 10.1 Proposed Mt Perry Mining Structure and Visitor Information Centre 063‐02‐2013

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That the North Burnett Regional Council support in principle the proposed Mt Perry Mining Structure and Visitor Information Centre and seek funding for the same. Further, this project is to be considered in the budget deliberations for the 2013‐2014 financial year. CARRIED 7/0

Social Agenda Item 11 Social Report Library Report 11.1 Library Report 064‐02‐2013

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded: That the Library Report as presented be received as information. CARRIED 7/0

Healthy North 11.2 Healthy North Burnett Initiative Burnett 065‐02‐2013 Cr FO Whelan moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That Council receives this

report as information and supports the implementation of the Healthy North Burnett Initiative. CARRIED 7/0

Medicare 11.3 Wide Bay Medicare Local Health Needs Assessment Survey 066‐02‐2013

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That Council allows the Taking the Pulse surveys to be distributed from all NBRC offices and libraries. CARRIED 7/0

Environmental Agenda Item 12 Environmental Report Local Laws 12.1 Local Laws – Keeping Control of Animals 067‐02‐2013 Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM moved and Cr PW Francis seconded : That North Burnett

Regional Council engage King and Co to review Council’s adopted Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws and specifically to commence the process to amend the following Local Law:

a) Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2010 and North Burnett Subordinate Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2011 with a view to clarify issues pertaining to the keeping of animals prior to the commencement of the Local Law and urban areas. CARRIED 7/0

Councillor Reports Agenda Item 13 Councillor Reports 068‐02‐2013 Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr Bowen seconded: That the Councillor Reports be

received. 13.1 Cr FO Whelan (Deputy Mayor) 13.2 Cr PW Lobegeier 13.3 Cr PW Francis 13.4 Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM

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13.5 Cr WJ Bowen 13.6 Cr JF Dowling Meeting Adjourned The Meeting was adjourned at 10.55am and resumed 12.30pm. Late Item Agenda Item 14 Late Agenda Item 069‐02‐2013 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That Late Agenda Item – Flood

Recovery Procurement be accepted. CARRIED 7/0 Flood Recovery 14.1 Flood Recovery Procurement Procurement 070‐02‐2013 Cr FO Whelan moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That due to the need to engage

external civil contractors (having the necessary technical, financial and managerial capability to undertake works greater than $20M) that Council adopt the Department of Main Roads Prequalified Contractor Panel – NDRRA Works as Council’s Panel of Providers for NDRRA Restoration Works. CARRIED 7/0

071‐02‐2013 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr FO Whelan seconded: Due to urgency/emergency to repair damaged infrastructure and the scope/value of the damaged infrastructure, Council resolved to engage suitably qualified external contractors to undertake the NDRRA Restoration Works. CARRIED 7/0

072‐02‐2013 Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: Council resolves to

undertake an Expression of Interest process to shortlist civil contractors from the Department of Main Roads Prequalified Contractor Panel – NDRRA Works to participate in a select request for Tender process for the NDRRA Restoration Works packages. CARRIED 7/0

073‐02‐2013 Cr FO Whelan moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That NBRC will give a high

weighting factor to all contracts that contain local employment content. CARRIED 7/0 General Business Agenda Item 15 General Business 074‐02‐2013 15.1 Cr WJ Bowen moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That NBRC formally write to

all individual and groups and services and acknowledge the assistance given during the Australia Day flood event. CARRIED 7/0 Cr JF Dowling provided a verbal report on insurance difficulties. A discussion is to take place within the relevant recovery sub‐groups. CARRIED 7/0

075‐02‐2013 15.2 Cr FPW Lobegeier moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded: That That NBRC appoint

Deputy Mayor Cr Whelan to attend the International Women’s Day reception at

Government House CARRIED 7/0

Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM provided a verbal report on Blaze Aids progress at Biggenden.

Further, Cr KS Went OAM BEM reported that BMRG are providing support for the clean

up of isolated debris at Biggenden as a result of the flooding of the Biggenden Waste

Management Facility.

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076‐02‐2013 15.3 Cr FO Whelan moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That a working committee

be established to investigate the possible relocation and or possible flood mitigation for

flood effected housing within the region . CARRIED 7/0

077‐02‐2013 15.4 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That a formal letter be written to Queensland Reconstruction Authority outlining the six priorities projects which Council is intending to submit applications for Category D funding.

078‐02‐2013 15.5 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That investigations take place

into acknowledging community members through a suitable function, that went above and beyond the call of duty during the January 2013 Flood Event. CARRIED 7/0

079‐02‐2013 15.6 Cr PW Francis and Cr KS Went OAM BEM seconded: That iPhone’s be issued to all

Councillors as part of their Councillor Package. CARRIED 7/0 080‐02‐2013 15.7 Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That Cr PW

Lobegeier be granted permission to attend the Australian Country Way Supershow from the 20‐28 April 2013. Further, that Tourism Coordinator, Jenny Bebbington be approved as Council’s second delegate. CARRIED 7/0

081‐02‐2013 15.8 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That a full report on the future options for Mingo Crossing be tabled at the next General Meeting being held 19 March 2013 in Monto. CARRIED 7/0

082‐02‐2013 Resolved: To allow photocopying free of charge at Council Library facilities to assist flood

affected residents to 30 June 2013. Mayor, DG Waugh provided a verbal report on the LGAQ Electoral Act review. Feedback to be forwarded to Cr Waugh to compile a response.

Closure of Meeting Agenda Item 15 Closure of Meeting

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 1:31pm

Presented to Council at its General Meeting held on Tuesday, 19 March 2013, and confirmed.

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MAYOR

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North Burnett Regional Council Policy and Planning Minutes – 05/03/13

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Attendees Agenda Item 1 Attendees Councillors Cr DG Waugh, Mayor Cr FO Whelan, Deputy Mayor Cr PW Lobegeier

Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM Cr JF Dowling Cr WJ Bowen Cr PW Francis

Directors/Officers Chief Executive Officer, MJP Pitt Director of Technical Services, KG Palmer Director of Corporate Services, LD Hotz Assistant Director of Technical Services, TJ Harvey Manager of Financial Services, JD Kronk Administration Assistant, SE Aberdein Executive Assistant, NJ Zillman

Welcome Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping

The Mayor declared the meeting open at 9:45am and welcomed all attendees. Apologies Agenda Item 3 Apologies 083‐03‐2013

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That a leave of absence be granted for the Director of Community and Cultural Services, AM Jackson and the Director of Development and Environmental Services, RJ Savage. 7/0 CARRIED

Declaration Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest

Nil Declarations.

Deputations Agenda Item 5 Deputations Nil Deputations. Governance Report Agenda Item 6 Governance Report ALGA 2013 6.1 2013 National Assembly of Local Government Call for Motions 084‐03‐2013

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That Council submits the following resolution at the 2013 National Assembly of Local Government:

WHS National Legislation and compliance cost – senate inquiry

Federal Funding – Bridge/Roads infrastructure ‐ Roads to Recovery

Flood mitigation

Oral Health in the North Burnett

Queensland Dairy Industry – Queensland Dairy Organisation

Submission to the Minister of Transport – Integrated Transport Solutions 7/0 CARRIED

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NDRRA 6.2 Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements – Project Management 085‐03‐2013

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That North Burnett Regional Council in accordance with Section 264 and 265 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the “NBRC Flood Restoration Project Management Committee” and appoint the following members to this committee:

Mayor NBRC, Cr DG Waugh

Cr FO Whelan (Deputy Mayor) and Cr PW Lobegeier

Director of Technical Services

Director of Corporate Services

Director of Community and Cultural Services

Director of Development and Environment Services

Programme Director – Flood Restoration Works

LGIS Senior Advisor to NBRC

QLD Treasury Senior Advisor to NBRC

QRA CEO

Further, that the committee be administratively supported by:

Flood Programme Administration Officer

That the NBRC Flood Restoration Project Management Committee hold its inaugural meeting on Thursday 07 March 2013. 7/0 CARRIED

WHS Committee 6.3 General Policy – Health and Safety Committee Constitution 086‐03‐2013

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That the General Policy – Health and Safety Committee Constitution as presented be adopted. 7/0 CARRIED

WHS Constitution 6.4 General Policy – Work Health and Safety Constitution 087‐03‐2013

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded: That the General Policy – Work Health and Safety Constitution as presented be adopted. 7/0 CARRIED

Infrastructure Report Agenda Item 7 Infrastructure Report Policy 239 7.1 Policy 239 – Building Near Local Government Sewer, Storm Water and Water 088‐03‐2013 Infrastructure

Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That Policy 239 –Building Near Local Government Sewer, Storm Water and Water Infrastructure as presented be adopted. 7/0 CARRIED

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Gates and Grids Policy 7.2 Gates and Grids on Local Roads 089‐03‐2013

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr FO Whelan seconded: That the Gates and Grids on Local Roads Policy as amended in accordance with the following, be adopted in principle and consultation with associated agricultural industry groups occur. 7/0 CARRIED Amendments:

Principles – Remove points 3 and 4

Implementation – point 6 add that all attempts will be made to contact the landholder.

Morning Tea The meeting adjourned for morning tea at 10:39am and resumed at 11:13am.

Asset Management 7.3 Asset Management Policy 090‐03‐2013

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That the Asset Management as amended in accordance with the following, be adopted:

Paragraph OBJECTIVES: Remove “and declining population.”

Paragraph Asset Accounting and Costing, point two: Remove “every three years and replace with “periodically” 7/0 CARRIED

Economic Report Agenda Item 8 Economic Report Stats Nov 2012 8.1 Development Statistics November 2012 091‐03‐2013

Cr JF Dowling moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That the Development Statistics November 2012 report as presented, be received. 7/0 CARRIED

Stats Dec 2012 8.2 Development Statistics December 2012 092‐03‐2013

Cr JF Dowling moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That the Development Statistics December 2012 report as presented, be received. 7/0 CARRIED

Stats Jan 2013 8.3 Development Statistics January 2013 093‐03‐2013

Cr JF Dowling moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That the Development Statistics January 2013 report as presented, be received. 7/0 CARRIED

Planning Scheme Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That the Director of Development 094‐03‐2013 and Environmental Services prepare a report on the building regulations and

development planning of the North Burnett Region and present at a future Policy and Planning Standing Committee.

Social Report Agenda Item 9 Social Report RADF Annual Bid 9.1 Arts and Cultural Development – RADF Annual Bid Request 2013‐2014 095‐03‐2013

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM: That the Arts and Cultural Development – RADF Annual Bid Request 2013‐2014 as presented, be adopted.

7/0 CARRIED

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RADF Out of Rounds 9.2 Arts and Cultural Development – RADF Out of Rounds 096‐03‐2013 Recommendation

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded: That the Arts and Cultural Development – RADF Out of Rounds Recommendation as presented be adopted. 7/0 CARRIED

Closed Session Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr FO Whelan seconded: That in accordance with 097‐03‐013 Section 275(h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting be closed to the

public to allow discussion regarding other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage. 7/0 CARRIED

Open Session Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That in accordance with 098‐03‐2013 Section (h) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting be re‐opened to the

public. 7/0 CARRIED Apex Park 9.3 Eidsvold Apex Park – Swings and Walk Bridge 099‐03‐2013

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr FO Whelan seconded: That Council endorse the recommendation of the Eidsvold Apex Park – Swings and Walk Bridge Naming report as presented. 7/0 CARRIED

Closure of Meeting Agenda Item 10 Closure of Meeting

There being no further business the meeting closed at 11:32am.

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Attendees Agenda Item 1 Attendees Councillors Cr DG Waugh (Mayor)

Cr FO Whelan (Deputy Mayor) Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM Cr JF Dowling Cr WJ Bowen Cr PW Francis Cr PW Lobegeier

Directors/Officers Chief Executive Officer, MJP Pitt

Director of Technical Services, KG Palmer Assistant Director of Technical Services, TJ Harvey Manager of Financial Services, JD Kronk Administration Assistant, SE Aberdein Executive Assistant, NJ Zillman

Welcome Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping

The Mayor declared the meeting open at 11:32am and welcomed all attendees to the meeting.

Apologies Agenda Item 3 Apologies Nil Apologies. Declaration Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest Nil Declaration. Deputations Agenda Item 5 Deputations Nil Deputations. Infrastructure Report Agenda Item 6 Infrastructure Report Internal Report 6.1 Technical Services Internal Section Reports Road Grading Resolved: That the Director of Technical Services make application to the Department of 100‐03‐2013 Transport and Main Roads to provide emergent funds for the grading of the Gayndah‐Mt

Perry Road and the Monto‐Mt Perry Road expressing the immense damage caused from recent flooding.

Recognition Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That Council formally 101‐03‐2013 recognise the contribution of the North Burnett Regional Council workforce and

community during the recent flooding events. 7/0 CARRIED Pest Management Discussed: The Mayor advised the meeting of the winners of the BMRG Pest

Management Award as a resident of Mundubbera.

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Gayndah Water Cr JF Dowling moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That the current water Restrictions restrictions in Gayndah be lifted from level 5 to level 3 and the community be advised of 102‐03‐2013 this resolution. 7//0 CARRIED Internal Report Cr PW Francis moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That the Technical Services Internal 103‐03‐2013 Section Reports be received. Beneke’s Road 6.2 Beneke’s Road 104‐03‐2013 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded:

1. That Council refuse the request to construct the road due to current budgetary constraints; 2. That Council advise the property owner that Council is prepared to consider an application for the property owner to construct the road; and 3. That ‘Dry weather road only’ signage be erected. 7/0 CARRIED

School Bus Routes 6.3 School Bus Routes 105‐03‐2013 Cr P Lobegeier moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That the request to approve the

school bus route be approved conditional to defects, as a dry weather road only and forwarded to the Department of Transport and Main Roads. 7/0 CARRIED

ALGA Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That Council submit School 106‐03‐2013 Bus Routes as a resolution for the National Local Government Assembly.

7/0 CARRIED Kerwee Road Discussed: Assistant Director of Technical Services discussed a contribution for any

increased maintenance costs as a result of the Three Moon detour would be requested from the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Closure of Meeting Agenda Item 7 Closure of Meeting There being no further business, the meeting closed at 12:33pm.

Presented to Council at its General Meeting held on 19 March 2013, and confirmed. MAYOR

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GOV 01 DELEGATION REGISTER

File: 4.10.01 Responsible Officer: Mark Pitt – CEO Report prepared by: Mark Pitt – CEO

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT To repeal Council’s previous delegations and to adopt a delegation register compliant with the Local Government Act 2009 and its regulations – quarterly update 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND Council last considered this matter at the General meeting of 21 June 2012 with the following being adopted: 368-06-2012 Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That North Burnett Regional Council repeal all previous delegations – Council to Chief Executive Officer. CARRIED 7/0 369-06-2012 Cr JF Dowling moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That North Burnett Regional Council adopts the “Register of Delegations – Council to CEO 2012”. CARRIED 7/0 370-06-2012 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That North Burnett Regional Council delegates all powers referred to in the “Register of Delegations – Council to CEO 2012” as amended below and such powers are delegated from Council to the Chief Executive Officer of Council pursuant to Section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009.

Power, in cooperation with the chief executive, to develop a healthy waters management plan. (pg156 Review)

Power to consult with the chief executive regarding the chief executive establishing an ES unit (emergency service unit) in the local government area. (pg 149) – No Delegation

Power to consult with the chief executive regarding the functions of an ES unit in the local government area. (149) – No Delegation

Power to nominate a member to be appointed as an ES unit coordinator by the chief executive. (pg 149) – No Delegation

Power to grant, or grant with conditions, or refuse an application to conduct waste management works within Council’s area. (pg 164 Review and clarify)

Power to exercise control of all roads in the local government area including the ability to survey and resurvey roads, construct, maintain and improve roads, approve the naming and numbering of private roads, and name and number other roads. (pg 206 Last line not delegated)

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Power to impose conditions requiring different trunk infrastructure to that identified in the priority infrastructure plan. (pg 275) – To be removed

Power, as assessment manager for a development application (distributor-retailer), to make a decision on an application and issue notices. (pg 281 Condition - Contention or refused or impact assessable conditions)

Power to make submissions in response to a notice of the Minister’s intention to prepare an amending water resource plan or new draft water resource plan. (pg 373 No Delegation)

Power, as resource operations licence holder or distribution operations licence holder, to sell a water allocation in accordance with the supply contract or distribution arrangements. (pg 381 No Delegation)

Power, as the scheme manager for a multiple-entity recycled water scheme, to prepare a recycled water management plan for the scheme. (pg 407 Clarify)

Power, as a service provider outside the SEQ region or a designated region, to apply for written approval to restrict the use of subartesian water. (pg372 No Delegation)

Further, that a report on the register of delegations be brought quarterly by listing the conditions of the delegations. CARRIED 7/0 Council again considered this matter at the General Meeting of 18 September 2012 with the following resolution being adopted: 606-09-2012 Cr PW Francis moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That North Burnett Regional Council amends the “Register of Delegations – Council to CEO 2012” in accordance with the following directions:

Power, in cooperation with the chief executive, to develop a healthy waters management plan (Section 24 Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009) – No Delegation

Power, as the scheme manager for a multiple-entity recycled water scheme, to prepare a recycled water management plan for the scheme – No Delegation 7/0 CARRIED

3 COMMUNITY PLAN/CORPORATE PLAN Community Plan – Governance. Corporate Plan – Outcome 3 Organisational Capability 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS

In accordance with Statutory Requirements, Council makes a decision as to what areas or responsibility it delegates to the Chief Executive Officer under section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009.

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Once this delegation is made, the Chief Executive Officer than may sub-delegate through section 259 of the Local Government Act 2009 to an appropriately qualified employee or contractor. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Local Government Act 2009 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Cost of workshop to conduct annual review of Delegations. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Ensuring statutory requirements are met. 8 CONSULTATION

Not applicable. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Consider this report and make appropriate delegations.

10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION The Register has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009 for each power under the Local Government Act or another Act which may be delegated by Council to the Chief Executive Officer and Section 259 of the Local Government Act 2009 for each power of the Chief Executive Officer which may be delegated by the Chief Executive Officer to an appropriately qualified employee or contractor of Council. Accordingly it is noted pursuant to Section 260 of the Local Government Act 2009 provides that Council’s CEO must establish a register of delegations that contains the particulars prescribed under a regulation and must record all delegations by Council, the Mayor or the CEO in the register. The public may inspect the register for delegations. As part of an ongoing process the Delegations Register requires amendment as and when changes in relevant State Legislation occurs.

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The documents annexed hereto, are extracts from the North Burnett Regional Council Delegations Register from Council to the CEO containing the relevant legislative changes at the time of compilation by King and Co. Solicitors and Council’s previous directions. Further Council is required to conduct an annual review of the delegations register. An offer has been received from LGAQ to facilitate such a review with King and Co present. An invitation has been sent to all WBBROC Councils to gauge interest in a regional workshop to a) save costs and b) ensure regional consistency where applicable. It is envisaged that this review will be conducted before the end of this current financial year. 11 ATTACHMENTS

LGAQ Summary of Delegation Changes; Delegations register forwarded separately

RECOMMENDATION That North Burnett Regional Council amends the “Register of Delegations – Council to CEO 2012” in accordance with the following directions:

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Summary of Delegation Changes

(as at 14 February 2013)

Below is a summary of new registers, changes of substance to existing registers, registers that have

only had a reprint number change and registers that have been removed.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 1300 542 700 if you have any difficulties or questions

regarding the use of the Delegations Register.

Should you require further assistance in Relation to the actual content please contact Mark Leyland,

Senior Governance Advisor, 1300 542 700.

Summary of changes:

Changes of substance to existing registers:

Existing registers that have been amended or done afresh are attached as follows: ‐

• Land Act 1994 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council to CEO – this register has been

redone

• Plumbing and Drainage Act 1992 – Reprint 4 – Council to CEO – register amended

• Standard Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2003 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council to

CEO – amended

• Standard Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2003 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – CEO to

employee or contractor – amended

• Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 – Reprint 0D – Council to CEO – amended

• Water Fluoridation Act 2008 – Reprint 1B – Council to CEO – amended

• Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 – Reprint 2F – Council to CEO – amended

• Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 – Reprint 2F – CEO to employee or contractor –

amended

• Local Government Act – Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council to CEO – amended

• Local Government Act – Current as at 1 February 2013 – CEO to employee or contractor –

amended

• Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 – Reprint 6B – Council to CEO – this

register has been redone

• Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2003 – Reprint 5 – Council to CEO – this

register has been redone

• Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Reprint 11C – Council to CEO – amended

• Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council to CEO –

amended

• Sustainable Planning Act 2009 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council to CEO – amended

• Sustainable Planning Act 2009 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – CEO to employee or

contractor – amended

• Public Interest Disclosure Act – Reprint 1B – Council to CEO – amended

• Water Act 2000 – Reprint 9F – Council to CEO – amended

New registers:

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• Local Government Regulation 2012 – Current as at 8 February 2013 – Council to CEO

• Local Government Regulation 2012 – Current as at 8 February 2013 – CEO to employee or

contractor

Changed reprint numbers only:

The registers that need to reference changed reprint numbers (i.e. these are the registers where

there is otherwise no change required to the actual text) are as follows: ‐

• Body Corporate and Community Management (Accommodation Module) Regulation 2008 –

Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council to CEO

• Body Corporate and Community Management (Commercial Module) Regulation 2008 –


• Body Corporate and Community Management (Small Schemes Module) Regulation 2008 –


• Body Corporate and Community Management (Standard Module) Regulation 2008 – Current

as at 1 February 2013 – Council to CEO

• Body Corporate and Community Management Act – Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council

to CEO

• Building Act 1975 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council to CEO

• Building Act 1975 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – CEO to employee or contractor

• Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council to

CEO

• Disaster Management Act 2003 – Reprint 3D – Council to CEO

• Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Reprint 11C – CEO to employee or contractor

• Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000 – Reprint 4F – Council to

CEO

• Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009 – Reprint 1D – Council to CEO

• Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 – Reprint 2G – Council to CEO

• Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 – Reprint 8F – Council to CEO

• Food Act 2006 – Reprint 2C – Council to CEO

• Food Act 2006 – Reprint 2C – CEO to employee or contractor

• Food Production (Safety) Act 2000 – Reprint 3D – Council to CEO

• Information Privacy Act 2009 – Reprint 2 – Council to CEO

• Information Privacy Act 2009 – Reprint 2 – CEO to employee or contractor

• Integrity Act 2009 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – CEO to employee or contractor

• Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act – Reprint 4A – Council to CEO

• Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act – Reprint 4A – CEO to employee or

contractor

• Land Valuation Act 2010 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council to CEO

• Liquor Act 1992 – Reprint 10F – Council to CEO

• Plumbing and Drainage Act 1992 – Reprint 4 – CEO to employee or contractor

• Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003 – Reprint 2D –

Council to CEO

• Public Health Act 2005 – Reprint 3G – Council to CEO

• Public Health Act 2005 – Reprint 3G – CEO to employee or contractor

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• Public Health Regulation 2005 – Reprint 2G – Council to CEO

• Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 – Reprint 1B – CEO to employee or contractor

• Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 – Reprint 6B – CEO to employee or contractor

• Queensland Reconstruction Authority Act 2011 – Reprint 1A – Council to CEO

• Right to Information Act 2009 – Reprint 2H – Council to CEO

• Right to Information Act 2009 – Reprint 2H – CEO to employee or contractor

• State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 – Reprint 3H – Council to CEO

• State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 – Reprint 3H – CEO to employee or contractor

• Stock Act 1915 – Reprint 4C – Council to CEO

• Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003 – Reprint 2E – Council to CEO

• Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 – Reprint 4E – Council to CEO

• Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998 – Reprint 4E – CEO to employee or

contractor

• Transport Infrastructure (Public Marine Facilities) Regulation 2011 – Reprint 1B – Council to

CEO

• Transport Infrastructure (Rail) Regulation 2006 – Reprint 1G – Council to CEO

• Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – Council to CEO

• Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 – Current as at 1 February 2013 – CEO to employee or

contractor

• Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 – Reprint 5A – Council to CEO

• Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 – Reprint 7E – Council to CEO

• Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 – Reprint 7E – CEO to employee or

contractor

• Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2004 – Reprint 5D – Council to CEO

• Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 – Reprint 12F – Council to CEO

• Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 – Reprint 12F – CEO to employee or

contractor

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 – Reprint 1A – Council to CEO

• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 – Reprint 1D – Council to CEO

• Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Reprint 11C – CEO to employee or contractor

Registers to be deleted:

As a consequence of legislation being amended or repealed, the following registers should be

deleted: ‐

• Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Policy 2000 – Council to CEO

• Local Government (Community Forums) Regulation 2008 – CEO to employee or contractor

• Local Government (Beneficial Enterprises and Business Activities) Regulation 2010 – Council

to CEO

• Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010 – Council to CEO

• Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010 – CEO to employee or

contractor

• Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 – Council to CEO

• Local Government (Operations) Regulation 2010 – CEO to employee or contractor

• Land Valuation Act 2010 – CEO to employee or contractor

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• Queensland Reconstruction Authority Act 2011 – CEO to employee or contractor

• Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2010 – CEO

to employee or contractor

• Transport Infrastructure (Sunshine Coast Waterways) Management Plan 2000 – Council to

CEO

• Urban Land Development Authority Act 2007 – Council to CEO

• Urban Land Development Authority Act 2007 – CEO to employee or contractor

• Water Regulation 2002 ‐ Council to CEO

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GOV 02 LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGERS AUSTRALIA CENTRAL QUEENSLAND – COMPASS SERIES 2013 File: 13.03.17 Responsible Officer: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services Report prepared by: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide information to Council in regard to the attendance at the Central Queensland Compass Series 2013 Conference ‘Waves of Change’ held on 21-22 February 2013 at Agnes Water. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The Local Government Manager Australia Central Queensland Branch conduct a compass series annually which is attended by members from the coast as far west as Bedourie. Unfortunately this year participation was poor with a total of 15 Local Government delegates in attendance, with a further attendance of about 10 service providers, with a further 14 presenters. Three Directors from North Burnett Regional Council attended: Director of Technical Services Director of Community & Cultural Services; and Director of Corporate Services 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 3 – Corporate Services, Section 3.6 Workforce Development. 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Nil 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Financial implications will include registration costs, accommodation, meals and travel costs for participants.

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7 RISK MANAGEMENT Due to recent weather events there was a risk that all three Directors could have been isolated/flooded at Agnes Water, fortunately this did not occur. 8 CONSULTATION Nil 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Presented for information purposes. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION The benefit that I see to Council is the opportunity to network with officers from other Regional and City Councils and to benefit from quality speakers. A list of speakers with comment is attached. Speakers included: Cr Matthew Burnett, Deputy Mayor Hon Stephen Bennett MP, State Member for Burnett Peter Stewart, Former CEO of Goondiwindi Gary Kellar, Business Process Review Glen McLean, Telstra Ben Fowkes, Consultant, Infrastructure Projects Tim Fynes-Clinton, King & Company Solicitors Andrew Mackell-Wong, Performance Leadership John Phelan, Santos Clare Murray, Registration of Engineers Anthony Coates, Queensland Treasury Corporation Dave Taylor, 1770/Agnes Water Integrated Water Project Malcolm Griffin, State Government Reforms/Planning Brett deChastel, Optimising Management Performance Appraisals Nominations for the 2014 Conference to be held in February were invited at the annual meeting. North Burnett Regional Council was nominated to host the conference at Monto. 11 ATTACHMENTS Agenda outlining speakers RECOMMENDATION

That the Local Government Managers Australia Central Queensland – Compass Series 2013 as presented be received and that Council endorse the nomination of North Burnett Regional Council as hosts for the 2014 Conference.

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Compass Series Programme

Thursday 21 February 2013

8.30am Registration and Welcome Tea and Coffee

9.00am Conference Welcome Cr Gail Sellers, Mayor, Gladstone Regional Council 9.15am Regional Update

Stephen Bennett MP Queensland State Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett MP will provide an update on a range of topics currently affecting the region, including changes to the Local Government Act; encouraging councils to engage public/private partnerships to generate new revenue; easing planning restrictions; Royalties to the Regions; and the AAA credit rating and its effect on councils.

10.00am Managing Operating Costs and Service Level Reviews Peter Stewart A Financial Sustainability review by Qld Treasury combined with small operating deficits and relatively high employee costs triggered a review of Goondiwindi Regional Council’s operations. Council required a better understanding of the actual services provided, what would be considered satisfactory levels of service and what ability does council have to deliver those services more efficiently?

10.30am Morning Tea 11.00am Business Process Review – Think Again!

Gary Kellar, Reinforcements (Management & Decision Support Services) Pty Ltd BPR is promoted as a method designed to help organisations rethink how they work in order to improve resource utilisation, output quality, timeliness and customer service. For local governments already working in a climate of resource constraint and demands for increasing efficiency, are there any new ways of thinking left to explore? This topic will examine operations to tap into the possible improvements that lie hidden under old paradigms and closed minds.

12.00pm Cloud for Business Glen McClain, Telstra

Telstra Business Qld’s Cloud Specialist will discuss how Cloud has evolved to its’ current prominent position as a business solution throughout the world. Glen will describe the characteristics and benefits of the various Cloud options and will provide detail on the use of Cloud services by Qld Councils. Glen will be remaining in Agnes Water for the entire conference and will be available for follow up discussions as required.

12.30pm Lunch

1.15pm Consultation in infrastructure projects – a UK perspective

Ben Fowkes, Delib The community is changing the way infrastructure in the UK is designed. Ben Fowkes will provide you with an overview of how government agencies are leveraging online engagement tools to deliver better consultations and provide the community with

meaningful outcomes.

2.00pm Legal Update

Tim Fynes-Clinton, King & Company Tim will outline the latest legal precedents in local government and highlight problem areas for councils.

2.45pm CQ Branch AGM

3.30pm Afternoon Tea

4.00pm The Performance Leadership Journey: (Connect, Communicate, Collaborate & Lead through Change) a work in progress Andrew Mackell-Wong, MGA Training Andrew will share the critical outcomes, planning, research, programme design, logistics and delivery methods that drive the current Performance Leadership Journey taking place at Gladstone Regional Council: a ‘whole of business’ intervention aimed at invigorating, inspiring and enabling better results across the business.

5.00pm Day one close

6.00pm Compass Series pre dinner networking drinks hosted by Trility, followed by dinner The Tree Restaurant, 1770 Beach Hotel

Friday 22 February 2013

8.30am Welcome tea and coffee

9.00am How to quantify Social Licence to Operate John Phelan, Santos GLNG Social Licence to Operate is a phrase coined by the resources sector to demonstrate a commitment to protecting the communities within which they operate. But how do they know if they have such a licence and who decides? Santos GLNG Social Performance Manager John Phalen will discuss these ideas using recent experiences within the CSG – LNG industry in Queensland.

9.45am Registration of engineers - a critical issue for all councils Clare Murray, Board of Professional Engineers The changing structures in councils means the older style of engineering department is disappearing. There is also a greater move towards use of external consultancies and subcontractors to provide engineering services for councils. This presentation will address the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act and what needs to be reviewed within councils to ensure only qualified and competent engineers are carrying out engineering work for Councils.

10.30am Morning Tea

Central Queensland Branch Compass Series 2013

Waves of Change

Thursday 21 and Friday 22 February 2013

Sandcastles 1770 Resort, Cnr Captain Cook Dr and Ocean Beach Rd, Agnes Water

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11.00am 1770 / Agnes Water Integrated Water Project

Dave Taylor, Trility This presentation will showcase Trility’s work with Gladstone Regional Council in delivering an integrated water project to provide a reliable, long-term water and sewerage management solution to the Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy communities.

12.00pm Are State Government reforms to the planning system a

“Game Changer” for Queensland Local Government? Malcolm Griffin, PSA Consult Local Government in 2013 will begin to operate and implement the reforms to the Queensland Planning system based on new principles and philosophies. This paper and presentation will address what senior management and councillors need to know about the planning reforms of 2012 and key challenges and opportunities in the emerging Queensland planning system of 2013.

12.45pm Lunch

1.30pm Peak performance - Optimising Management Performance Appraisals

Brett de Chastel – de Chastel and Associates We all use performance appraisals but how do we make them more effective? A poorly run management performance appraisal can have a negative effect. In this session Brett de Chastel will help you learn the tips and tricks for maximising effective management performance appraisals.

2.30pm Agnes Water/1770 Wastewater treatment facility site tour and programme close Delegates have the opportunity to join us for a tour of Gladstone Regional Council’s new wastewater treatment facility and desalination plant. The facility’s infrastructure was provided by Trility and services both townships, reducing reliance on local

bores for drinking water.

LGMA Queensland Level 7 Quay Central 95 North Quay Brisbane Qld 4000

Tel: 07 3174 5006 Fax: 07 3012 7862

Email: [email protected]

Branch Partners

Principal Partner

Platinum Partners

Executive Partners

Dinner Venue Thursday 21 February from 6.00pm

The Tree Restaurant 576 Captain Cook Dr 1770 QLD 4677 Dress code: Business Casual Transport will depart for the restaurant from Sandcastles Resort at

5.50pm sharp

Accommodation Options

Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort Ph: 07 4974 9428 www.sandcastles1770.com.au Agnes Palms Beachside Apartments Ph: 07 4974 7200 www.agnespalms.com.au

Agnes Water Beach Club Ph: 07 4974 7355 www.agneswaterbeachclub.com.au The Edge on Beaches Ph: 4902 1200 www.edgeonbeaches1770.com.au

Programme continued Thank you to our Corporate Partners

Conference Pre Dinner Networking Partner

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GOV 03 03.2013 2012/2013 2ND QUARTER OPERATIONAL PLAN REPORT File: 04.05.04 Responsible Officer: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services Report prepared by: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide an update of operations of Council from October to December 2012. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The Operational Plan is prepared on an annual basis and is required to be prepared prior to the development of Council’s budget as a legislative requirement. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 3 – Organisational Capability, Section 3.1 Organisational Culture and Section 3.4 Transparency in Performance 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS There is a requirement to develop an Operational Plan annually and report quarterly to Council. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Under Section 104 of the Local Government Act 2009 – Financial Management, Planning and accountability documents. (1) The following documents of a local government must comply with the

requirements prescribed under a regulation: (a) the financial management documents; (b) the planning and accountability documents;

(2) The financial management documents include the following documents:

(a) An annual budget; (b) A general purpose financial report; (c) A financial forecast; (d) An asset register that records:

(i) Capital expenditure; and (ii) Depreciation charges; and (iii) Revaluation increments and decrements;

(e) a revenue statement.

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(3) The planning and accountability documents include the following documents: (a) An annual report; (b) a 5 year corporate plan; (c) an annual operational plan; (d) a long-term community plan; (e) a long-term financial plan; (f) a long-term asset management plan; (g) a report on the results of an annual review of the implementation of the

long term plans mentioned in this section 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS This document is prepared as a basis for Council to develop its annual budget and should be developed with the Corporate Plan and Annual Budget in mind. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT The report of the Operational Plan should include relevant information that relates to Council’s operations for that particular quarter, however, it does not give a line by line report on individual operations. The risk in not fully reporting line by line is that detailed operations of Council are not reported. The risk of fully reporting line by line of detailed operations is that the document would be bulky and unreadable. 8 CONSULTATION This report is developed in consultation with Chief Executive Officer, Directors, Office and Works Supervisors and Managers. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Consider this report and accept recommendations. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION A new format has been developed to assist with easier reporting.. 11 ATTACHMENTS 2012/13 Second Quarter Operational Plan Report RECOMMENDATION

That the 2012/13 Second Quarter Operational Plan Report as presented, be adopted.

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2012‐2013 OPERATIONAL PLAN

SECOND QUARTER (Q2) REPORT

Adopted: General Mee ng ‐ 19 March 2013 ‐ Monto

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

OUTCOME 1 - COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENTOur goal is to have infrastructure and facilities in place that are well planned, affordable and offers a safe environment to the community.

1.1 - ASSET MANAGEMENT - Develop comprehensive asset management plans for all classes of Council's assets (including the water network) and individual asset management plans to support them.

Asset Management Plans

Develop comprehensive asset management plans for each class of asset controlled by Council.

June 2013 On trackCurrently working on the Parks and Bridges Asset Management Plans

On trackDeveloping Plans for Bridges and Assets

Asset management plans reviewed to be consistent with adopted Community and Corporate Plans.

June 2013 Not startedStill working on developing the core asset management plans

Not startedStill working on developing core asset management plans

1.2 - INFRASTRUCTURE COSTING - Develop systems and processes that ensure all new capital works proposals include clear and detailed costs of operating and maintaining the asset through its life, and the impact these will have on future asset management costs for the Council overall.

"Whole of Life" Costing Models

Plant purchase costing system development - capital projects / purchases.

June 2013 On track2012/13 program developed together with draft program for the following two financial years

On trackRefining capital projects

Bridge asset class costing system developed - capital projects / purchases.

June 2013 On trackCurrently collecting costing data

On trackCurrently collecting costing data

Building asset class costing system developed - capital projects / purchases.

June 2013 On trackCurrent using Cordell's and submitted unit rates to develop project costings

On trackDeveloping project costings

Other infrastructure costing systems progressed. June 2013 Not startedQ3 & Q4 projects

Not startedQ3 & Q4 projects

1.3 - INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY - Strategically plan, provide or facilitate community infrastructure and facilities that will meet community needs.

Roads - Maintenance of Rural Road

Develop annual and five year program of works. July 2012 On trackProgressing slowly; Q3 activity

On trackQ3 activity

Develop unit rates. July 2012 Not startedDifficult to progress until Council has a new financial system

On trackCannot progress until Council installs new financial system

Kilometres completed and cost per/km. Report Quarterly On track329.3km completed

On track148.38 km completed

Roads - Sheeting / Re-Sheeting of Rural Roads

Develop annual and five year program of works. July 2012 On track2013

On trackOngoing

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Roads - Sheeting / Re-Sheeting of Rural Roads

Kilometres completed and cost/km. Report Quarterly On track14.15km completed

On track8.3 km completed

Roads - Bitumen Re-Sealing of Rural Roads

Maintenance of rural roads carried out to the annual and five year program of works.

June 2013 On trackongoing

On trackOngoing

Number of rural roads re-sealed. Report Quarterly On track2

On track6

Kilometres completed and cost/km. Report Quarterly On track8.20km completed

On track19.715 km resealed

Roads - Maintenance of Urban Streets

Maintenance of urban streets carried out to the annual and five year program of works.

June 2013 On trackWork in progress

On trackWork in Progress

Number of streets maintained. Report Quarterly Off trackWork has commenced but data relating to actual roads have not been recorded in the Maintenance Matrix data base

On trackSealed urban streets maintained - 58 (pavement repairs and bitumen patching)

Unsealed Urban Street - 1

Kilometres completed. Report Quarterly On track24.20 km completed

On track2.8 km completed (.8km sealed. 1.5km unsealed)

Road Networks - Drainage

Drainage maintenance completed on rural roads. Report Quarterly PostponedWill never be completed

CancelledWill never be completed

Road Networks - Road Furniture

Road furniture maintained on urban and rural roads. Report Quarterly On trackWork in progress

On trackFurniture maintained on urban and rural roads

Parks and Gardens

Parks and gardens maintained to a Council determined level of service.

Report Quarterly On trackWork in progress

On trackOngoing level of service maintained

Removal of all litter and graffiti in accordance with General Policy 202 - Graffiti.

Report Quarterly On trackOn-going

On trackOngoing task

Six monthly inspections carried out on structures, barbeques, playgound equipment and soft fall.

Six Monthly On track6 monthly inspections not possible due to resourcing issue

On trackInspections will occur when resources allow - no definitive inspection timeframe

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Swimming Pools

Swimming pools effectively and efficiently maintained. Report Quarterly Off track34% of pools maintenence budget expended

Items identiified in the WH&S audit not budgeted.

On track40% of budget expended. budget on track.

Swimming pools effectively and efficiently managed. Report Quarterly On trackAll 5 Council pools contracted for 2012/13 swim season

On track46% of budget expended. Budget on track

Cemeteries

Cemeteries maintained in a respectful, effective and efficient manner.

Report Quarterly On trackOngoing maintenance

On trackOngoing mainatainance

Seek funding for Unmarked Graves Project to identify unmarked graves.

June 2013 Off trackNo funding opportunities identified

Off trackNo funding programs identified

Footpaths and Walkways

Footpaths and gutters maintained in an effective and efficient manner with UBD and Town entrances and in accordance with Council's General Policy 216 - Maintenance of Footpaths and Nature Strips in Urban Areas.

Report Quarterly On trackWork in progress

On trackOngoing maintainance

Regular inspection and reporting process in place to report faults pertaining to Council and other agencies such as Telstra, Ergon, Main Roads

Report Quarterly On trackOngoing

On trackOngoing

Community Works Depots

Provision of six town depots in line with Council's adopted organisational structures.

Ongoing On trackCouncil maintains the six Depots

On trackCouncil maintains the six town depots

Commence planning for renewal of Gayndah town depot through needs analysis and review of potential sites.

June 2013 On trackWork in progress

On trackQ3 project

Provide facilities for repairs and maintenance of Council machinery.

Ongoing On trackOngoing

On trackOngoing repairs and maintainance performed

Caravan Parks

Effective and efficient maintenance and operation of Caravan Parks under Council's control.

Report Quarterly On track71% of maintenance budget expended

Items identified in the WH&S audit not budgeted. Items curently being costed

Off track83% of budget expended. Unexpected plumbing issues at Eidsvold and Biggenden Caravan Parks resulted in over expenditure of maintenance budget

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Caravan Parks

Suitable managers/operators engaged to manage Caravan Parks under Council's control.

Report Quarterly On trackMt Perry Caravan Park lease to commence on Sept 1, 2012Other Council caravan parks engaged as Independant contractors to manage Mingo, Mountain View, Eidsvold and Paradise Dam.

On trackAll Council Caravan Park independant contractors engaged

Contract and lease options reviewed and considered for implementation.

Report Quarterly On trackContract and Lease options under review for all Council caravan parks

On trackDraft report prepared for Council to look at performance based contract option for Paradise Dam contractor

Return on investment generated by Caravan Parks. Report Quarterly On trackRevenue 25% of budget ($138,298) - on track

Mt Perry Caravan Park lease prepared for Sept 1 2012 commencement.

On trackRevenue 61% of budget ($245,898.48) - on track

Number of visitor / patrons utilising Caravan Park facilities. Report Quarterly & Annual Comparison

On trackParadise Dam 1,369 visitorsMountain View 3,758 visitorsEidsvold 1,292 visitorsMingo Crossing 1,864 visitors

On trackQ2 figures in visitor nightsParadise Dam 2125Mountain View 2334Eidsvold 728Mingo Crossing 1894

Skate Facilities

Effective and efficient maintenance and promotion of Skate Facilities under Council's control.

Report Quarterly On trackCouncil skater parks effectively maintained. There is limited promotion of Council skate parks undertaken

On trackCouncil skate parks effectively maintained. Limited promotion of Council skate parks undertaken this quarter

Liaison with Non-Government Organisations and Community Groups throughout the Region on utilisation of Skate Facilities.

Report Quarterly On trackOngoing liasion with Central Burnett Youth Services (CBYS) - recent events at Council skate parks

On trackNo update this quarter

Events / projects delivered around utilisation of Skate Facilities. Report Quarterly Not startedNothing to report

Off trackNo events to report

Memorials

Memorials under Council's control are effectively and efficiently maintained and promoted.

Report Quarterly On trackCouncil memorials are effectively and efficiently maintained

On trackCouncil memorials are effectively and efficiently maintained

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Recreational Grounds

Effective and efficient maintenance and promotion of Council's Mingo Crossing and Paradise Dam Recreational Facilities.

Report Quarterly On trackParadise Dam and Mingo promoted effectively and efficiently

On trackParadise Dam and Mingo Crossing promoted efficiently and effectively through Council and Contractor social media

Capital Works - Land

Horton Street SubdivisionGL 0112-1131 Budget $25,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedQ3 project

On trackQ3 project

Capital Works - Buildings & Improvements

Asbestos Related Priority 1 & 2 Projects.GL 0144-7131 Budget $30,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% complete -$2000 expenditure - tenders over estimate

On trackOrders provided to contractors - 60% complete

Gayndah Swimming Pool Complex Compliance Upgrade.GL 0144-3131 Budget $43,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track50% complete -$22,000 expenditureFurther build works to take place

On trackFurther orders issued awaiting contractor to complete - 60% complete

Mundubbera Depot Firewall / Hydrant Installation.GL 0144-6131 Budget $60,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% complete - $50 expenditureQuotes for report being sourced

On trackQuotes obtained - successful contractor not yet determined - 5% complete

Regional Building Approval Related Project Completion.GL 0144-7132 Budget $20,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not started0% complete0% expenditure

Not started0% complete0% expenditure

Biggenden Administration Office Exterior Painting.GL 0144-1131 Budget $18,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track80% complete$16000 in committed costsProject will finish under budget

Target metScope increased and completed $2000 under budget

RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre Outdoor Learning Space.GL 0144-2131 Budget $155,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% complete0%expenditureReliant on funding

On track0% complete - reliant on funding

Cania Dam Recreation Facility.GL 0160-4013 Budget $350,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% complete$900 expenditure this F/Y$5000 expenditure last F/Y

On trackScope development with community group

Capital Works - Other Structures

Construction of a Leachate Drain and Clay Bund Wall at Gayndah Refuse Tip.GL 0160-3131 Budget $60,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedDue for completion in Q3 and Q4.

Not startedNot yet started, due in Q3 and Q4

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Capital Works - Other Structures

Renewal of fencing for Mulgildie and Monto Cemetery.GL 0160-4132 Budget $14,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track40% complete$7000 expenditureInstall to take place early in Q3.

On track70% complete - order issued to contractor - expected to be completed January 2013

Regional Signage Program.GL 0160-7125 Budget $50,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track100% complete50% expenditureUnspent funds to be used in Community and Cultural Services directorate.

Target metFully Completed

RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre Billboards.GL 0160-2131 Budget $20,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track80% completeSign upface to comeJob cost transfer required for around 90% expenditure

Target metFully Complete

Regional Waste Management Facility Security Management System.GL 0160-7132 Budget $145,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedDue for completion Q3 & Q4.

Not startedCommenced research on products. Project well underway. For completion in Q3 and Q4.

Cemetery Beam installation Monto / Mundubbera.GL 0160-7133 Budget $15,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not started0% complete0% expenditure

On track50% complete - currently working on installation.

Eidsvold SES Shed.GL 0160-2132 Budget $80,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% complete$85 expenditure

On track20% - tender documents being produced

Monto Airport Electricity Upgrade (completion of existing project).GL 0160-4131 Budget $5,500

Not Exceeding 100% Target metProject Manager - Director of Corporate Services100% complete$4,755.45 expended (86.46% of budget)

Target metFinalised in Q1



Capital Works - Plant

Plant replacement program.GL 0192-1213 Budget $1,100,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track15% completePlant identified, quotes and tenders being sourced

On trackWork in progress

Capital Works - Furniture & Equipment

Business continuity / recover site.GL 0208-7131 Budget $30,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startednot started

Not startedDue to commence in 2nd half of financial year

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Capital Works - Furniture & Equipment

Gayndah telephone system conversion.GL 0208-3131 Budget $30,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedProject scheduled for Q2.

Target metUpgrade of phone system in Gayndah Offices has been completed.$33,928 being 113.09% of budget.

Microscope and mosquito monitoring kit.GL 0208-7132 Budget $10,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedMajority of expenditure will occur in Q2.

On track$8065.92 spent in Q2 with final Mosquito monitoring equipment purchases being made in Q3/4 period.

Capital Works - Streets

Bunce Street, Mundubbera - Pedestrian Fence.GL 0224-8408 Budget $16,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% complete - Christmas holidays - design complete

CancelledTIDS cuts

Leichhardt Street, Mundubbera - Reseal.GL0224-3424 Budget $24,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackProposed to be removed - TIDS reduction

CancelledTIDS cuts

Regional Footpath Replacement Program.GL 0000-0000 Budget $50,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedNot Started

Not started0% complete

Regional Linemarking Program.GL 0224-9131 Budget $25,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track10%Partially completeWork ongoing

On track15% - partially complete -ongoing

Regional Reseal Program.GL 0224-1000 Budget $300,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track8% completed

On trackCouncil is continuing with the reseal program. 5 roads completed in Q2.

Regional kerb and channel replacement.GL 0000-0000 Budget $200,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0%

On track5% complete

Walkway - Mundubbera Bicentennial Park and Heritage Centre.GL 0224-6001 Budget $50,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track10% completedAlignment Marked

On track95% complete - small component not finished

Gayndah School Passenger Set Down Area.GL 0224-8188 Budget $35,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0%Awaiting TMR project change

On track50% complete

Monto School Passenger Set Down Area. GL 0224-8329 Budget $35,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0%Awaiting funding allocation

On track0% - awaiting funding allocation

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Capital Works - Roads

Swindon Road - Widen and Seal.GL 0224-3843 Budget $76,000

Not Exceeding 100% Target met100% completeFunding claimed 11/12 project complete$46,512 expended (61.2% of budget)




Wilson Valley Road - Widen and Seal Happy Valley Road to Radel Road.GL 0224-3417 Budget $330,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% completeproject transferred - TIDS cuts

CancelledTIDS project cancelled

Monal Road - Pavement Design.GL 0224-3576 Budget $6,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% completeProject potentially deferred - TIDS cuts

Not startedNot started

Coringa Road - Widen and Seal.GL 0224-3025 Budget $146,000

Not Exceeding 100% Target met50% completeProject since completed$143,023 expended (97.96% of budget)




Gayndah-Mundubbera Road - Construct to Two Lane Standard Sealed.GL 0224-3350 Budget $194,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0%Yet to be programmed

On track0%

Gayndah-Mundubbera Road - Construct to Two Lane StandardGL 0224-3351 Budget $400,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0%Project since started


Hawkwood Road - Widen and Seal.GL 0224-3704 Budget $56,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0%Project to be transferredTIDS

On track0%

Rawbelle Road - Construct to Two Lane Standard.GL 0224-3206 Budget $30,000

Not Exceeding 100% CancelledProjected cancelled due to reduction in TIDS funding

CancelledFinalised in Q1



Rawbelle Road - Barram Road Intersection Upgrade.GL 0224-3134 Budget $28,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% project to be transferred - TIDS

CancelledTIDS cuts

Glencoe Road - Floodway Installation.GL 0224-3550 Budget $70,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - project transferred prior to TIDS cuts

CancelledTIDS cuts

Redbank Road - Gravel Resheet.GL 0224-3208 $80,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - project transferred prior to TIDS cuts

CancelledTIDS cuts

Old Rawbelle Road - Install Minor Culverts.GL 0224-3585 Budget $72,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - project to be transferred to TIDS

On track0% complete

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Capital Works - Roads

Beronne Road - Widen Crests and School Bus Turn Around Location.GL 0224-9389 Budget $100,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - yet to be started - in design

On track0%

Regional Reseal Program.GL 0000-0000 Budget $950,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - project since started

On track6 roads completed in Q2.

Mundubbera Durong Road - Beautification Works for Entry to Mundubbera.GL 0224-9001 Budget $18,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - project in design stage - expected start Dec 12/ Jan 13

On trackYet to be started

Sandarrah Road - Upgrade Creek Crossing.GL 0224-9431 Budget $15,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - project yet to be started - in design phase

On trackYet to be started

Eureka Road.GL 0224-9035 Budget $188,700

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - project since started


Rawbelle Road - Cattle Creek Crossing Realignment - Flood DamageGL 0224-9206 Budget $100,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - project in design - expected start March/April 2013

On track5% complete

TIDS 2011/2012 Carryover - Various Projects.GL 0224-3001 Budget $18,000

Not Exceeding 100% CancelledCancelled




TIDS 2010/2011 Carryover - Coringa Road.GL 0224-3027 Budget $16,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - money to be reallocated - TIDS cuts

CancelledTIDS cut

Capital Works - Drainage Infrastructure

Hawkwood Road - Flagstone Bridge Approaches.GL 0240-6001 Budget $266,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track0% - project transferred - TIDS

On track0% - project incomplete

Norman Road - Moorooka Bridge.GL 0240-4013 Budget $90,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track80% complete

Target metCompleted

Yarrol Road - Stewarts Bridge Re-Build.GL 0240-4021 Budget $542,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track5% - materials ordered - design phase

On track5% - still in design phase

Rocky Creek Bridge.GL 0240-4018 Budget $240,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track5% - materials ordered - design phase

On track5% complete - still in design phase

Capital Works - Water Infrastructure >$10,000

Clarifier - Replacement of Aeration Module.GL 0256-1131 Budget $35,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackWork in progress

Off trackNo progress in Q2. Expect to still complete project within financial year

Planning and Design Reservoir Replacement.GL 0256-7131 Budget $40,000


On trackOrders placed with GHD

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Capital Works - Water Infrastructure >$10,000

Sand Filter Refurbishment and Auto Backflush Control.GL 0256-2131 Budget $35,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedYet to be started

On trackOrder placed for sand replacement with Aqugenics

Leichhardt Street Water Main Rehabilitation.GL 0256-6131 Budget $525,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackWork commenced

Off trackLight delay in completion but will be completed within financial year

Network Analyses Direct Pressure Demand Management Profile.GL 0256-7132 Budget $50,000


On trackOrder placed with GHD for Gayndah only. The demand / pressure study for Eidsvold will be dealt with in a future budget.

Flinders Street Water Main Rehabilitation.GL 0256-4131 Budget $270,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackProject commenced

On trackNo progress but still on track

Replace Corroded Pipework at Water Treatment Plant.GL 0256-6132 Budget $65,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedYet to be started

On trackOrder placed for expansion joint replacement

Regional Water Meter Replacement Program.GL 0256-7133 Budget $30,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackOngoing replacement programme

On trackOngoing replacement programme

Regional Testing / Lab Equipment.GL 0256-7134 Budget $15,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackwork in progress

On trackOrder placed for multi-analysers

SCADA Measuring and Monitoring Equipment.GL 0256-7135 Budget $10,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackwork in progress

On trackOrder placed

Capital Works - Sewerage Infrastructure >$10,000

Sludge Drying Bed Replacement / Enhancement.GL 0272-1131 Budget $50,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackWork has commenced


Pond Mods to Maturation, Facultative & Subsurface to Wetland.GL 0272-1132

Not Exceeding 100% On trackDue to commence October 2012

On trackAll three ponds desludged, Ponds 1 & 2 modifications completed. Order placed for Pond three modifications.

Primary and Secondary Clarifier Renewal.GL 0272-4131 Budget $165,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackOrders issued, scope completed, 20% complete

On trackSecondry Clarifier repairs completed. Order placed for Primary clarifier repairs, investigations commenced on sludge recyling system

Sludge Drying Bed Replacement / Enhancement.GL 0272-4132 Budget $55,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackReport provided


Regional Pump Station Refurbishment.GL 0272-7131 Budget $75,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackReport provided

On trackOrders placed for extent of budget

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Capital Works - Sewerage Infrastructure >$10,000

Regional STP Workplace Health & Safety Upgrades.GL 0272-7132 Budget $200,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track10% complete - audit complete

Off trackQuotes recieved. No orders placed

Raw Sewerage Filtering.GL 0272-1133 Budget $20,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track10% completeTenders complete


Imhoff Tank Concrete and Cone Repair / Replacement.GL 0272-1134 Budget $55,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track10% completeTenders Complete


Trickling Filter Structural Renewal.GL 0272-1135 Budget $15,000

Not Exceeding 100% On track10% completeTenders Completed


Regional Sewerage Plant Metering.GL 0272-7133 Budget $50,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackInspections carried out

On trackOrders placed

1.4 - INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING - Increase commitment to working with the State and Commonwealth Governments to seek improvements to State and Federally controlled assets and actively seek and lobby for funding to meet community and industry needs.

Government and Non-Government Relationships

Queensland Reconstruction Authority funding obtained to reconstruct damaged assets.

Ongoing On trackOngoing - claim submitted this quarter

On trackOngoing - claim submitted December 2012

Continued relations with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines on specific projects.


On trackOngoing

Continued relations with the Department of Transport and Main Roads on specific projects.


On trackOngoing

Continued relations with Department of Transport and Main Roads in relation to Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme funded projects.


On trackOngoing

Continued relations with Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing in relation to plans and projects.

Ongoing On trackDevelopment of facilities list to be presented to DSDIP for Wide Bay Commonwealth games proposal

On trackCouncil in partnership with DSDIP and WBBSRC submitted a combined Wide Bay facilities register for Commonwealth games consideration.

Continued relations with Department of Transport and Main Roads in relation to Auslink road funded projects.

Ongoing On tracknot applicable

On tracknot applicable

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Government and Non-Government Relationships

Continued relations with Federal Government, Department of Intrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Ongoing On trackStructural change to the Department - Two Departments formed being: 1. Department of Regional Australia, Local Government Arts and Sport; & 2. Department of Infrastructure and Transport. Main interaction in Q1 has been with the Regional Development Australia progamme and the Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) initiative

On trackDeputation from RDA to Councillors 02/10/2012; Rounds 3 & 4 of the Regional Australia Development Fund (RDAF) are now open - RDA application submitted - Monto Streetscape

Continued relations with Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning in relation to Regional and Local Community Infrastruture Program projects

Ongoing On trackRegular interaction with Department in a number of areas of planning, economic development. Reginal Director visit to Council 22 Aug 2012.

On trackSubscribed to Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning e-news; Mayor & CEO attended Wide Bay Burnett Regional Planning Committee meeting Bundaberg 05/12/2012.

Continued relations with Department of Local Government, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships in relation to Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) projects.

Ongoing On trackCouncil has strong working relationship with Department and has been forwaded annual RADF allocation

On trackCouncil has strong working relationship with Department.

Continued relations with Department of Community Safety in relation to Emergency Management Australia projects.

Ongoing On trackInteraction with Department in regards to a range of areas associated with Disaster Management and Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ). Trustee Lease progressed during reporting period with the Department for Rural Fire Brigades. 2012 Resilient Australia Awards: Entry placed and judged at a Queensland level and advice was received that the nomination of NBRC Communities Initiative has not been selected as a Queensland finalist.

On trackLimited interaction at a Commonwealth level for this quarter

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Government and Non-Government Relationships

Continued relations with Department of Community Safety in relation to Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) projects.

Ongoing On trackRegular interaction with EMQ. Advised successful grant application for new Eidsvold SES shed. Correspondence forward to Minister regard cuts to the Emergency Services and Cadets programme

On trackUpdates to SES Operations Doctrines; Department of Community Safety is commenced the "Get Ready Queensland" campaign; Applied for subsidies in the 2013-14 SES Non-Recurrent Subsidy Programme; Disaster Recovery Training 16/10/2013; Disaster Management Planning Training 17/10/2013. Teleconference with SES Controllers and EMQ held 17 Dec. 12. Request for Major Equipment Mundubbera Trailer submitted; Request for Major Equipment Monto Toyota Hilux SR Dual Cab with Heavy Duty Tray submitted; Request for Major Equipment Eidsvold Trailer submitted;

1.5 - DISASTER MANAGEMENT - Develop a Regional Disaster Management Plan and Memorandum of Understanding between Council and Emergency Management Qld to ensure systems, processes, structures and resources are in place to meet standards and provide a coordinated response to incidents.

Regional Disaster Management Plan

Review and implement Councils Regional Disaster Management Plan.

June 2013 On trackOngoing at for Q1. Progress being made to develop sub-plans and local area plans. Next audit for regional plan set for Q4 reporting period.

On trackAs per Q1 report.

Disaster mitigation projects developed with other agencies. Ongoing On trackWorking with Bundaberg Regional Council flood mitigation - 100% funding received for electronic flood marker at Mingo crossing.

On trackCommunication with supplier to install flood marker. Weather delayed installation.

Number of Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Meetings held and minutes kept.

One Meeting per Quarter On trackLDMG meeting held 13 Sep 2012. Minutes kept.

On trackNBRC LDMG meeting held 29 November 2012 with Minutes kept

Attendance at District Disaster Management Group (DDMG) Meetings.

Ongoing On trackAttendance at Bundaberg DDMG meeting 28 Aug 2012 - Member Status update report submitted. NBRC annual report to DDMG submitted during Q1.

On trackAttendance at Bundaberg DDMG meeting 27 Nov 2012. Attended Bundaberg District Recovery meeting 27 Nov 2012. Reviewed & updated contacts for DDMG.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Regional Disaster Management Plan

Event activation. Ongoing On trackNo event activiation for Q1 period.

On track1. A severe tropical storm went through the township of Gayndah around 1330hrs 11/10/2012. Number of properties damaged.2. Mundubbera Fire event 23 to 25 October 2012. 3. Didcot Fire event 23 to 24 October 20124. Earthquake - Mag 3.6, Gayndah, Qld - Wednesday 5 November 20125. A severe tropical storm went through the township of Gayndah and surrounding rural areas during the evening of 18/12/2012. Damage to properties and significant damage to the citrus industry.

Develop local sub-group Disaster Management Plans June 2013 On trackSub-Group plan progress ongoing.

On trackSub-group plans in various stages of development. Further works required to ensure relevance to area and consistency in format.

Assess and progress the development of a robust warden system to compliment local sub-group plans.

Ongoing On trackMundubbera progress as a trial district contacts - to be fully reviewed and expanded after review.

On trackConsultation in Eidsvold and Biggenden areas with list of potential district contacts being developed. Review to be still undertaken in Mundubbera area.

Review and progress the implementation of the findings and recommendations of the QLD Flood Commission of Inquiry Report.

Ongoing On trackCommision findings reviewed and implementation ongoing within resource and financial constraints.

On trackLimited actions undertaken in this quarter due resource constraints.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Regional Disaster Management Plan

Memorandum of Understanding between Council and Emergency Management developed and reviewed.

Ongoing On trackMid-2011 an upper level document was created to formalise the arrangement between State Government (EMQ) and Local Government with respect to the SES. This document was placed on hold awaiting the final results of the Flood Commission of Inquiry (FCOI). It was considered that the FCOI may make significant changes to the management of the SES but this did not occur. Due to no significant changes being made MOA can now be considered.

On trackFurther negotiations to be undertaken in second half of financial year

Memorandum of Understanding between Council and Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) to be investigated.

Ongoing On trackClose cooperation between QFRS and Council and strong working relationship. No formal MOA developed at this point.

On trackContinued strong, close co-operative relationship

Continued relations with Department of Community Safety in relation to Bushfire Mitigation projects.

Ongoing On trackLiason with Queensland Fire and Rescue Services (QFRS) through formal meetings such as the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) and individual liason. Preparations under way for comming fire season. QFRS conducted an exercise on 21 Aug 2012.

On trackWorked closely with QFRS with Mundubbera Fire and Didcot Fire events.

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OUTCOME 2 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISMOur goal is to have an enhanced standard of living within the community through encouraging existing businesses to grow and fostering new economic and tourism development opportunities.2.1 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Implement the recommendations of the Economic Development Strategy on a prioritised basis.

Economic Development Plan

Prioritise and implement the recommendations of the North Burnett Regional Council Economic Development Plan.

Report Quarterly On trackAt a local (North Burnett Region) level, strategic activities during 2011/12 have included:- Analysis and review of Resource Sector opportunities- North Burnett Region Tourism Action Plan assistance- Strategic Airport/Aerodrome review- Paradise Dam Tourist Development Plan- Centre for Rural Innovation concept developmentGovernment Engagement Regional representation at presentations and forums

On trackInitiatives include:- Review of North Burnett Region Economic Development Plan 2009 -2014- Chair of Wide Bay Burnett Region Economic Development Advisory Committee (WBBREDAC)- Strategic Advisor to North Burnett Regional Council- Involvement in strategic economic development issues and initiatives.

Most activity of late has included projects/issues such as:- Economic Development Plan Review- Resource Sector Opportunities, including North Burnett Region Minerals Province.- Strategic Airport/Aerodromes review.- Paradise Dam Development Plan.- Centre for Rural Innovation (through WBBREDAC).- Digital Economy Support for SMEs.- Liveable Cities/Liveable Towns project for investment attraction and population growth.- Government Liaison point for Economic Development.- Government Engagement.- Higher level business and industry engagement.- Regional representation at presentations and forums.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Economic Development Plan

Develop strong working relationships with the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) Economic Development Committee.

Report Quarterly On trackDirector Community & Cultural Services represented on the WBBROC Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) assisting in developing and implementing priority projects.

On trackThere is a strong working relationship with WBB RDA. Committee is represented by Director Community & Cultural Services, Mr Neil McPhillips as Chair and Ms Peta Jamieson from the NBRF Committee.

Develop strong working relationship with Regional Development Australia(RDA) Keep Australia Working Advisory Committee.

Report Quarterly On trackStrong working relationship developed with RDA

On trackNorth Burnett Region Futures Program Jobs & Skills Consultant, Peta Jamieson represents the region of the Keep Australia Working Committee.

Develop and maintain partnerships with Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) and Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWA).

Report Quarterly On trackStrong working relationships developed with DSDIP and DEEWA

On trackStrong relationships continue to exist between Council, North Burnett Region Futures Program and DSDIP (North Burnett Mineral Province Committee) and DEEWR.

2.2 - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - Increase commitment to working with the private sector and other levels of government to support new business investment within the region and encourage population growth.

Local Business Development

Maintain awareness of assistance and incentives for businesses and ensure that businesses are aware of opportunities.

Businesses Supported On trackNorth Burnett Region Futures (NBRF) Team liasing with local businesses and discussing assistance and incentives where appropriate

On trackNorth Burnett Region Futures Program (NBRFP) liaises with local business and industry to inform of assistance available and incentive programs, where appropriate.

The NBRFP has developed a substantial business and industry contact database with more than 600 businesses registered to be informed of available opportunities.

Develop a business promotion campaign to attract new businesses and customers for existing businesses ie Local Buy Program.

Report Quarterly PostponedLocal Buy program being assessed for 2013/14 financial year

On trackCurrently developing a Council Procurement program as a follow-up to the Local Buy campaign to educate both suppliers and Council staff on ways and means of supporting local enterprise

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Local Business Development

Council in partnership with the North Burnett Region Futures Program (NBRF) Team to facilitate and support new investment opportunities in the North Burnett.

Report Quarterly On trackIn Q1 NBRF regional economic development activity included initiatives such as:- Local Buy campaign- Growing the Burnett Project- Airport community consultation workshops- Marketing our Regions Burnett Bunyips- Business Engagement through business breakfasts, business training and workshops and one-on-one business visits and assistance.

On trackNBRFP Program activity includes:- Growing the Burnett Project- Burnett Bunyip Project implementation- Regional Economic Development initiatives such as:- Liveable Cities/Liveable Towns Project (attraction of new residents and new business)- Digital Economy Support Project (capitalize on Digital Economy to attract home-based businesses.)- Rural Innovation Centre Project. (attraction of new rural industries to the region.)- Discussion Paper prepared for North Burnett Region Business & Industry Expo waiting on response.

Council in partnership with the North Burnett Region Futures Program (NBRF) Team to identify new innovative or value adding industry opportunities and provide support where appropriate.

Report Quarterly On trackThe North Burnett Region Futures Program has now developed a very substantial business and industry contact database, with more than 600 businesses now registered to be informed of future events and activities. The Program has also established a successful means of digital communication through the North Burnett Region Futures Facebook PageÂ at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BurnettFutures This has proven to be a great means of communication and dialogue.

On trackThe Rural Innovation Centre Project is the key focus for the identification of new innovative industry attraction and development. This project is currently being worked up through the Wide Bay Burnett Region Economic Development Advisory Committee (WBBREDAC).

2.3 - BUSINESS GROWTH - Enhance relationships and networks with local businesses and the rural industry, and assist them to grow through appropriate support and assistance.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Local Business Relationships

Continue to promote the Rural Innovation Centre through Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) and its Economic Development Committee.

Report Quarterly On trackRural Innovation Centre has been identified by WBBROC Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) as a priority project. Scope document finalised by REDAC.

On trackThe Rural Innovation Centre has been recognised by the Wide Bay Burnett Region Economic Development Advisory Committee (WBBREDAC) as a Priority Project and a Project Management Team has been established to pursue implementation.

Recommendations of the Rural Innovation Centre Business Plan actioned.

Report Quarterly On trackWBBROC REDAC committee has identified the Rural Innovation Centre as a priority project

On trackThe Business Plan for the Rural Innovation Centre has been adopted by WBBREDAC and is currently utilised in forming a key component of the Implementation Action Plan for the overall project.

Facilitate regular forums and training sessions to up-skill North Burnett businesses and identify key issues and concerns as well as opportunities.

Report Quarterly On trackNorth Burnett Region Futures (NBRF) Contractors have successuly facilitated airport strategic directions workshops across the 5 townships of the north burnett

On trackNorth Burnett Region Futures Program coordinated:Future of Food in the Burnett Region Forum 32 attendees.Facilitated Biggenden Chamber of Commerce Breakfast 16 attendees.Grow your Business Online Seminar Series 25 attendees.Leading and Working Well Together Workshop 17 attendees.Regular business and industry engagement with 23 business representatives during the reporting period.

Jobs Skills Development Program

Provide the link between local businesses, key industry groups, training providers, employment agencies and government funding.

Report Quarterly On trackNorth Burnett Region Futures (NBRF) contractors providing ongoing role linking training employment and government funding initiatives

On trackNorth Burnett Region Futures (NBRFP) contractors providing ongoing role linking training employment and government funding initiatives.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Jobs Skills Development Program

Develop a minimum of four jobs projects in the North Burnett community.

4 Projects Developed Not startedNothing to report for Q1.

On trackCommenced planning with EPIC Job Service Agency. First Work Experience Project scoped for Biggenden in 2013.

Facilitate a minimum of two skill project's for the North Burnett community.

2 Projects Facilitated On track14/08/2012 Grow Your Business Workshop - Day 1 Mundubbera 11 participants21/08/2012 Grow Your Business Workshop - Day 2 Mundubbera 11 participants21/08/2012 Digital Ready Program - Workshop 3 Eidsvold 10 participants

Target metGVET Leading and Working Well Workshop Cert IV unit accreditation, Eidsvold.

GVET Leading and Working Well Workshop Cert IV unit accreditation, Gayndah.

New Entrant Truck Driving Program, regional program providing driver accreditation and Cert II Transport Skill Set delivered in Eidsvold.

WBBREDAC, Grow Your Business Online Seminar Series, Mundubbera.

2.4 - LAND USE PLANNING - Ensure there is an availability of appropriate land to support industry and residential development, whilst still maintaining quality rural land.

Land Use Planning

Overall section operational expenditure as a percentage of the budget.

Not Exceeding 100% On trackExpenditure currently at $5000 below ytd budget

On trackStatistics will be provided in Q3.

Undertake training in planning issues.J/C 8170-0000-0005 Budget $5,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackShould stay within budget

On trackShould stay within budget

Provide advisory, expert and assessment services to the North Burnett Community and its consultants in relation to land use planning proposals and maintain adequate staff to provide land use planning services to the North Burnett Community.J/C 8170-0003-0001/9 Budget $161,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackOverall planning, building and plumbing are within total budget. There is variance between each function as a result of types of applicants received.

On trackOverall planning, building and plumbing are within total budget. There is variance between each function as a result of types of applicants received.

Undertake preparation of the North Burnett Region Planning Scheme.J/C 8170-0003-0001/8 Budget $60,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackWell within budget but will ramp up again in January/February

On trackWell within budget but will ramp up again in March/April/May/June

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Land Use Planning

Continue stage one of compilation of the North Burnett Local Heritage Register.J/C 8170-0006-000/8 Budget $38,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackWaiting on invoices from local historical societies

On trackWaiting on invoices from three of the local historical societies. Consultants have invoiced Council $40,000 of the agreed $50,000.

Undertake training in building issues.J/C 8265-0000-0001-6 Budget $18,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackWell under budget but officers need to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.

On trackUnder budget but officers need to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.

Provide advisory, expert and assessment services to the North Burnett Community and its consultants in relation to building proposals and maintain adequate staff to provide building certification services to the North Burnett Community.J/C 8265-0003-0001/9 Budget $212,000



Provide advisory, expert and assessment services to the North Burnett Community and its consultants in relation to plumbing proposals and maintain adequate staff to provide plumbing certification services to the North Burnett Community.J/C 8270-0003-0001/9 Budget $53,000



Receive and account for income from issue of Town Planning certificates.GL 7600-1500 Budget $3,000

Report Quarterly On trackcurrently 343% over YTD budget

On trackCurretly 230% above YTD budget

Receive and account for income from reconfiguration applications.GL 7600-1510 Budget $25,000

Report Quarterly On trackCurrenlty 157% over YTD budget

On trackCurrenlty 163% above YTD budget

Receive and account for income from operational works applications.GL 7600-1515

Report Quarterly On trackCurrently over YTD budget

On trackCurrently 594% over YTD budget

Receive and account for income from material change of use applications.GL 7600-1530 Budget $20,000

Report Quarterly On trackCurrently 218% over YTD budget


Receive and account for income from building applications.GL 7650-1500 and 7650-1510 Budget $87,000



Receive and account for income from plumbing applications.GL 7650-1520 and 7650-1530



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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Council Leases

Operating Expenditure. Report Quarterly On trackTotal Expenditure for the Q1 is $8,355.94, break up as follows:Biggenden - NilEidsvold - NilGayndah - $1291.72Monto - $3748.92Mundubbera - $1714.51Mt Perry - $1600.79

On trackTotal Expenditure for Q2 is $8,231.94 break up as follows:Biggenden - $0.00Eidsvold - $0.00Gayndah - $1291.72Monto - $3748.92Mt Perry - $2476.79.Mundubbera - $714.51

Profit margin. Report Quarterly On trackTotal Profit Margin for the First Quarter - $10,254.15.

On trackTotal profit Marging for Second Quarter - $82,244.86

Number of Lease Agreements in place and number of new Lease Agreements developed.

Report Quarterly On trackExisting Leases - 86New Leases Developed - 5

On trackExisting Leases - 91New Leases Developed - 4

Council Housing

Total number of Council houses in all communities. Ongoing Target metRegion: 20 (excluding Rifle Range Rd, Gayndah)Biggenden: 2Eidsvold: 5Gayndah: 2Monto: 4Mt Perry: 4Mundubbera: 4




Number of Residential Tenancy Agreements in place. Ongoing On track12

On track10

Number of New Residential Tenancy Agreements developed. Report Quarterly On track2

On track0

Number of inspections carried out. Report Quarterly On track10

On track0

2.5 - TOURISM - Support the development of key tourism opportunities within the area, with particular emphasis on North Burnett's built and natural attractions, emphasising North Burnett region holistically as a tourist destination.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre

Continued growth in visitor numbers to the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre (RMWABLC).

Report Quarterly & Annual Comparison

On trackVisitor numbers have grown in response to events and workshops that have been run at the centre as well as much better weather conditions.

2012/13 Q1 visitors = 18942011/12 Q1 visitors = 979.

On trackVisitor numbers have continued to track higher this year than in past years. Seasonally the numbers have slowed but we are still up on previous years. The Roc up concert provided an anomally which is shown below.2011/12 Q2 = 7232012/13 Q2 = 1,119 + Roc up Concert - 1,800 = 2,919

RMWABLC Loyalty Card Scheme operational - level of usage. Report Quarterly On track64 people used the loyalty card option during the Q1 and visited from all parts of the Region.

On track40 people used the loyalty card to visit the centre in Q2. Again they were spread accross the region.

Continued diversification of tourism product at RMWABLC - 10 exhibitions per annum; 12 courses per annum; quality merchandise range of regional art/craft product; 2 events per annum; 10 small-medium activities for visitors available at times.

Report Quarterly On trackThere were 3 exhibitions during Q1, 6 training sessions, no activities, 2 significant events and 1 small event. There have been new woodwork articles purchasded with the logo laser imprinted and new craftwork trialed.

On trackThere have been 2 exhibitions during Q2, 3 training sessions, no activities, 1 huge event and 2 smaller ones and 4 school groups and 2 comunity groups visiting. Our silver jewelry supplier has expanded her range with more unique and diverse offerings which are selling well.

Investigate funding opportunities to implement RMWABLC adopted Master Plan.

Report Quarterly On trackDue to a change in management and a change in the economic situation within the region and the globe there have been no advances on the current master plan. It is recommended that the master plan be revisited once the new NBRC corporate and operational plans are in place in 2013. Alternate options are available which can increase the attraction at much less cost.

On trackDue to a change in management and a change in the economic situation within the region and the globe there have been no advances on the current master plan. It is recommended that the master plan be revisited once the new NBRC corporate and operational plans are in place in 2013. Alternate options are available which can increase the attraction at much less cost.

Tourism - General

Maintain membership with Bundaberg and North Burnett Tourism, Country Way, AAA Accommodation, Qld Tourism Industry Council, Caravan RV and Accommodation Industry of Australia Ltd (CRVA) and Rural Getaway.

Report Quarterly On trackMemberships maintained

On trackmemberships maintained

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Tourism - General

Support and attend Qld Caravan and Camping Show. Report Quarterly On trackThe Trade Show is held in June each year. Coordination of the project is ongoing.

Off trackWaiting for Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism (BNBT) to confirm if they are holding a stand before accommodation can be organised.

Support annual fishing competitions and fish restocking events. Report Quarterly On trackPromotional support is ongoing through the Council's online events calendar.

Financial or inkind support is now obtained through Council's Community Grants and Donations applications.

On trackongoing

Develop and implement regional billboard branding on A3 highway.

Report Quarterly On track1. Australia Country Way project to upgrade 17 skins on the faces of the Burnett Country Billboards has been completed.

2. Stickers to attach to the regional boundary signs have been ordered and awaiting proofs.

On track2. Sticker proof approved. Waiting on delivery.

Develop a signage strategy for Biggenden and Mt Perry who are not included in the A3 signage strategy.

Report Quarterly Not startedTo commence in the new year.

On trackThe five Burnett Country Billboards in the Biggenden district were included as part of the A3 project and have now been upgraded. A strategy still needs to be developed for the whole region including MT Perry and include vegetation management and repairs and maintenance.

In conjuction with North Burnett Tourism Action Group (NBTAG), undertake tourism marketing surveys to ascertain needs for future facilities.

Report Quarterly Not startedThis will be raised at the next NBTAG meeting to be held JAN/FEB 2013.

On trackThis will be raised at the next NBTAG meeting date to be advised

Review Tourism Development Plan. Report Quarterly Not startedThis project will be on the agenda for discussion at the next North Burnett Tourism Advisory Group (NBTAG) meeting to be held in JAN/FEB 2013.

On trackThe North Burnett Tourism Marketing Plan Consultancy Brief is currently being drafted.

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Review and update Regional Tourism Map and Regional Guide. Report Quarterly On track30,000 copies of the third edition of the Regional Road Map were printed in June 2012.

Data is being collected and design and layout prepared for the 2013 Regional Visitor's Guide. It is envisaged the document will be published March/April 2013.

On track1. Review and update of regional road map is likely to occur early next financial year.

Record detailed information on Visitor Information Centre's and Caravan Park visitor characteristics, length of stay and postcode.

Report Statistics Quarterly On trackThe collection of visitor data from the Visitor Information Centre's is ongoing with detailed information in relation to visitor origins captured at the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Center Visitor Information Centre (RMWABLC VIC).

A review of the visitor data at the Caravan Parks has been undertaken to ensure meaningful Information such as visitor nights and occupancy levels is collected. This process involves collating historical data so that comparisons can be made with past yearly data.

On trackQ2 Statistics - Oct to Dec from Visitor Information Centres

RMWABLC - Admissions - 497RMWABLC - Visitors - 2422Mundubbera Heritage Centre - 441Gayndah Museum & VIC - 1500

Quarterly Visitor Nights (VN) Eidsvold Caravan Park - 728 Mountain View CP - 2334 Paradise Dam - 2125 Mingo Crossing * - 1894 * Reflect only OCT and DEC. NOV figures unavailable due to changeover of caretakers.

Cabin Occupancy Levels (%)Eidsvold CP - 15.33Mountain View CP - 53.29

Powered Site Occ Levels %Eidsvold CP - 17.32Mountain View CP - 44.93Mingo Crossing - 52.01

Non Powered Site Occ Levels %Eidsvold CP - 1.80Mountain View CP - 11.13Paradise Dam - 40.07Mingo Crossing - N/A

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Distribute Council marketing material to regional Visitor Information Centres (VIC's), caravan parks, tourism businesses and relevant stakeholders.

Report Quarterly On trackCouncil's marketing material is distributed in a number of ways -

- by mail or delivery through specific requests from stakeholders- by delivery while travelling throughout the region and surrounding regions.- Eidsvold and Monto VIC's are stocked weekly and the Mundubbera and Gayndah VIC's are supported by the local offices and are visited by Tourism Development Co-ordinator (TDC) when in the area.A brochure distribution register is constantly updated.

On trackOngoing

Develop a strategy for the North Burnett Visitor Information Centres (VICs) to implement online and interactive media for visitors.

Report Quarterly Not startedAt this stage opportunities are being looked at to partner with other Council's.

Not startedOpportunities still being looked at.

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OUTCOME 3 - ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITYOur goal is to provide improved Council business systems and processes and have a valued, skilled and motivated team focussed on meeting community needs.

3.1 - ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE - Develop a more cohesive Council through cultural change and individual ownership of corporate values supported by consistent and responsive leadership.

Whole of Workforce Social Functions

Number of social functions conducted and attendance (minimum of one function facilitated)

Social Function held Not startedCombined Christmas function planned for Q2.

On trackCombined regional staff Christmas function held in Eidsvold December 2012. Held on a non-week day and voluntary attendance.

Inter Depot and Office Work and Social Function

Number of inter depot and office functions / social activities held. Report Quarterly On trackStaff interaction across whole of Council area.

On trackStaff regularly travel and work in multiple offices

Quarterly visits to all community depots and offices by CEO and Directors.

Report Quarterly On trackWeekly staff meetings held in each office location attended by a member of managment. Regular visits to all office locations by management. Also commenced programme of office and depot visits in association with Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) negotiations.

On trackAs per Q1. Regular meetings were held in all offices and depots to discuss the EBA negotiations.

Weekly Staff Meetings held in all communities. Report Quarterly On trackWeekly meetings being held in each community.

On trackWeekly meetings being held in each community. Take 5's and a weekly policy being discussed with staff at each meeting.

Weekly Tool Box Meetings held in all communities. Report Quarterly On trackOngoing

On trackTool Box meetings and worksheets completed on a weekly basis

3.2 - ORGANISATIONAL SYSTEMS - Review and implement 'whole of council' policies, processes, systems and a Council Committee and internal organisational structure that will support the corporate values and strategic objectives in provision of services to the community.

Corporate Services - Operating Expenditure

Overall departmental operating expenditure as a percentage of the budget.

Not exceeding 100% On track2012-2013 Budet - $10,080,039Q1 Expenditure - $2,427,518.85Being 24.08% of budget.

On track2012-2013 Budget - $10,080,039Q2 Expenditure - $5,007,414.23Being 49.67% of budget

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Operational Forms

Review of operational forms to ensure uniformity in all locations. Review Annually On trackThe following forms have been developed and adopted at a Management Executive Group Meeting for the quarter.

24/07/2012 - Training Attendance Register.14/08/2012 - Terminating Employee Checklist.

On trackThe following forms have been re-adopted at a Management Executive Group Meeting in Q2:

23/10/2012 - Library - Temporary Membership23/10/2012 - Declaration of Secrecy23/10/2012 - Exit Survey13/11/2012 - Incident Report Form

Customer Service

Customer Service Training - Number / Type of sessions held and number of staff participants.

Report Quarterly On track17/07/2012 - Customer Service Skill Workshop held at the RM Williams Centre - 8 Administration Officers attended this training.

On trackNo Customer Service Training held in Q2.

Customer Service Charter developed. June 2013 Off trackCustomer Service Charter to be developed.

Not startedCustomer Service Charter to be developed.

Records Management

Actual operating expenditure as a percentage of the budget. Not exceeding 100% On track2012-2013 Budget - $193,824.00Q1 Expenditure - $45,853.92Being 23.66% of budget

On track2012-2013 Budget - $193,824.00Q2 Expenditure - $84,502.00Being 43.60% of Budget

Number of applications processed in accordance with legislation (Right to Information Act and Information Privacy Act).

Report Quarterly On track2

On track1

Continued maintenance and development of InfoXpert to provide an efficient electronic Records Management System.

Ongoing On trackCorporate memory file structure is being restructured to correspond to Queensland State Archives Retention and Disposal Schedules. This will ensure correct document retentions are met and further assist staff in registering files to the correct subject folder by utilising Keywords. (Still in progress)

All Customer requests have been migrated to Subject Files to allow for better reporting and more efficient access to staff.

On trackCorporate memory file restructure still in progress

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Records Management

Number of staff trained in InfoXpert and recordkeeping responsibilities.

Report Quarterly On trackNew Council staff have been spending an entire day in the Records department for intensive training in Council's Electronic Data Records Management System (eDRMS) infoXpert and Records mangagment. Council staff continue to be trained on an as needed basis and advanced training is always available.

On trackStaff are continually being trained as required. 1 new Administrative staff member commenced work with Council and subsequently spent the day in Records for induction training.

Records are destroyed or archived in accordance with legislation. Ongoing On trackReports to be generated in December 2012 to determine which temporary records have met their maximum retention period.

On trackTemporary records which had reached their maximum retention were destroyed in accordance with the Public Records Act 2002 and State Archivist Guidelines. 120 boxes were destroyed.

Recdesk enquiries at end of quarter compared with the same period last financial year.


On track2011-12 - 340 RECdesk requests2012-13 - 1150 RECdesk requests

On track2011-12 - 323 RECdesk requests2012-13 - 814 RECdesk requests

Complaints Management

Number of customer service requests entered for the quarter. Report Quarterly & Annual Comparison

On track547

On track522

Completed customer service requests for the quarter. Report Quarterly On track716 - Number higher than requests received due to requests from previous months being completed

On track686

Statistics on outstanding customer service requests greater than 30 days


Off track473 including tasks

Off track309

Cemeteries Administration

Central database of burial information updated for the region. Number of burials for the quarter.

Report Quarterly On trackThe following burials were undertaken for the quarter:

Biggenden: 5Eidsvold: 2Gayndah: 6Monto: 3Mt Perry: 1Mundubbera: 2

On trackThe following burials were undertaken in Q2:

Biggenden: 4Eidsvold: 1Gayndah: 5Monto: 6Mt Perry: 1Mundubbera: 4

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Rating

Percentage of outstanding rates and charges (target <2% of gross rates levied outstanding as at end of financial year)


Off trackCouncil first levy rate notice of $7,000,670.76 for the period 01 July 2012 to 31 December 2012 were issued on the 29 August 2012 with discount closing on the 28 September 2012. Outstanding Rates and Charges as at 03 October 2012 for this levy was $744,795.61.

Percentage of outstanding rates and charges of gross levied outstanding as at 03 October 2012 = 10.64%

North Burnett Regional Council rates and charges arrears as at 03 October 2012 = $1,564,867.57

Off trackCouncil first levy 2012-2013 rate notice of $7,000,670.76 for the period 01 July 2012 to 31 December 2012 were issued on the 29 August 2012 with discount closing on the 28 September 2012. Outstanding Rates and Charges as at 03 January 2013 for this levy was $360,127.70.

First Levy percentage of outstanding rates and charges of gross levied outstanding as at 03 January 2013 = 5.14%

North Burnett Regional Council overall total rates and charges arrears as at 03 January 2013 = $957,285.70. Percentage as at 03 January 2013 =12.00%

Payroll

Percentage of on time pay runs. 100% On trackAll payruns must be completed by no later than 3.00pm to meet the bank's cut off time. We have met all fortnightly payment deadlines within this timeframe.

On trackAll payruns must be completed by no later than 3.00pm to meet the bank's cut off time. We have met all fortnightly payment deadlines within this timeframe.

Compliance with monthly legislative remittance - Superannuation 100% On trackSuperannuation is submitted on a fortnightly basis following the completion of the payment run.

On trackSuperannuation is submitted on a fortnightly basis following the completion of the payment run.

Compliance with monthly legislative remittance - Pay As You Go (PAYG)

100% On trackPay As You Go (PAYG) is submitted electronically to the Australian Taxation Officer (ATO) on a fortnightly basis.

On trackPay As You Go (PAYG) is submitted electronically to the Australian Taxation Officer (ATO) on a fortnightly basis

Debtors

Percentage of debtors >90 days (target <5% of invoices generated each quarter).

Report Quarterly & Annual Review

On trackPercentage of debtors was less than 5% of invoices raised.

On trackPercentage of Debtors balance >90 days was less than 5% of value of invoices raised.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Creditors

Creditors paid in a timely manner. Report Quartery & Annual Review

On trackNo reports of payment concerns from creditors received.

On trackNo reports of payment concerns from creditors received.

Stores

Actual operating expenditure as a percentage of the budget. Not Exceeding 100% Off track2012-13 Budget - $210,000Q1 Expenditure - $59,863Equals 28.49% of budget

On track2012-2113 Budget - $210,000Q2 Expenditure - $106,533.04Equals 50.07% of Budget

Annual stocktake undertaken in all Stores. Annually On trackNo stocktakes required in Q1.

On trackMid year stocktakes completed in all communities.

Insurance

Insurance claims approved. Report Quarterly & Annual Comparison

On trackPublic Vehicles - 2Council Vehicles - 6Public Liability - 2

On trackPublic Vehicles - 0Council Vehicles - 2 Public Liability - 0

Insurance claims denied. Report Quarterly & Annual Comparison



Information Technology

Actual operating expenditure as a percentage of the budget Not Exceeding 100% On track2012-13 Budget - $731,339Q1 Expenditure - $186,482.91Being 25.5% of budget.

On track2012-2013 Budget $731,339Q2 Expenditure - $308,891.65Being 44.24 % of budget

Hardware replacement / upgrade program complete. June 2013 Target metThere is no computer hardware replacement/upgrade program for 2012/13.




Maintain an Information Technology 'Help Desk' for users of the system - Number of requests.


On trackQ1 2011/12 = 965 ticketsQ1 2012/13 = 669 tickets

Q1 11/12 results were skewed by the major upgrade that took place in June 2011. Q1 12/13 results are on-par with expectations.

On trackQ2 2011/12 = 664Q2 2012/13 = 548

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Website

Quarterly review of website content and services to ensure it is maintained with current information.

Ongoing Off trackWebsite content is reviewed and updated by appropriate staff sporadically, however there is no ongoing review process for the site as a whole.

Off trackWebsite content is reviewed and updated by appropriate staff sporadically, however there is no ongoing review process for the site as a whole.

Number of website hits and unique visitor hits compared with same quarter last financial year.


On trackUnique visitors:Q1 2011/12 = 7660Q1 2012/13 = 10528

On trackUnique visitors:Q2 2011/12 = 7418Q2 2012/13 = 12656

70.6% increase on the previous year

As at 31 December 2012:Twitter â€" 148 FollowersFacebook â€" 299 LikesRM Williams Facebook â€" 65 Likes

Workplace Health & Safety

Actual operating expenditure as a percentage of the budget. Not Exceeding 100% On track2012-13 WHS Operating Budget - $337,200Q1 Expenditure - $52,796Equals 15.66% of budget

2012-13 WHS Training Budget - $38,500Q1 Expenditure - $39,217Equals 101.86% of budget

WHS training budget is fully expended. This is due to allocating staff wages for First Aid Courses to incorrect job number. Transaction are to be moved to correct job costing in Q3.

On track2012-13 WHS Operating Budget - $337,200Q2 Expenditure - $120,574Equals 35.75% of budget 2012-13 WHS Training Budget - $38,500Q1 Expenditure - $44,224Equals 114.86% of budget WHS training budget is fully expended. This is due to allocating staff wages for First Aid Courses to incorrect job number. Transaction are to be moved to correct job costing in Q3

Number of Prohibition Notices / Improvement Notices issued. Report Quarterly On track1 Improvement Notice received on 02/08/2012 for Q1.

On track1 Improvement notice recieved 2/10/2012. Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) documentation not available on site.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Workplace Health & Safety

Percentage and number of new employees who have completed the induction program.

100% On trackAll new workers have recieved their Induction.

On trackAll new workers have received their induction.

Take 5's distributed and % completed by staff. Report Quarterly On trackStaff participate in and complete scheduled Take 5 training.

On track16 Take 5s scheduled and distibuted for quarter.

Rehabilitation

New Lost Time Injuries (LTI) for the quarter. Report Quarterly & Annual Comparison

On track2011-12 Q1 - 3 LTIs 2012-13 Q1 - 2 LTIs

On track2011-12 Q2 - 6 LTIs2012-13 Q2 - 5 LTIs

Number of LTI claims less than one (1) week. Report Quarterly & Annual Comparison

On trackNo LTIs less than 1 week during Q1.

On track2011-12 Q2 - 3 LTIs less than 1 week2012-13 Q2 - 3 LTIS less than 1 week

Number of LTI claims greater than one (1) week. Report Quarterly & Annual Comparison

On track2012-2013 - 2 LTIs in Q1 were greater than 1 week lost time.(1 being 35 days and the other was 8 days)2011-2012 - 2 LTIs in Q1 were greater than 1 week lost time.(1 being 70 days and no record of the duration of the other).

On track2011-12 Q2 3 LTIs greater than 1 week2012-13 Q2 2 LTIs greater than 1 week

3.3 - RESOURCE EFFICIENCIES - Review the structure for delivery of services, with particular emphasis on maximising quality, effectiveness and efficiency through sharing of resources and cross utilisation of plant and machinery, without compromising current standards.

Corporate Structure

Corporate structure reviewed. Annually Not startedDue for review in Q2.

On trackPlanning commenced for Corporate Plan review. Corporate Plan review discussed with Councillors at a workshop on 12 October 2012. Annual report adopted on 20 November 2012 and before required legislative date.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Corporate Structure

Investigate opportunities for cross Council boundary share services.

Ongoing On trackProgress through Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) and joint meeting of region's CEO's. Opportunities being identified.

On trackContinued close cooperation at a regional level through regular CEO interaction. Q-Wrap Pilot Programme being progressed through WBBROC. Branding and Marketing the Wide Bay Burnett Region being progressed through WBBROC Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee.

Fleet Utilisation

Review fleet utilisation and improve usage to agreed levels. June 2013 On trackA draft plant replacement program based on utilisation has been developed

On trackDraft plant replacement program has been developed.

Monitor fleet utilisation. Ongoing On trackUtilisation rates are reviewed fortnightly

On trackRates are reviewed fortnightly

Review staff work arrangements and improve outcomes from identified business improvement assessments.

Ongoing On trackOngoing - work in progress

On trackOngoing - work in progress.

3.4 - TRANSPARENCY IN PERFORMANCE - Ensure appropriate levels of transparency and accountability through communication are in place to give the community and staff confidence in Council's performance.

Corporate Plan

2013/2018 Corporate Plan developed. June 2013 Not startedDue for review in Q2.

On trackPlanning commenced.

Annual review of the Corporate Plan in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009.

June 2013 Not startedWill be conducted in parall with development of new Corporate Plan.

On trackReview of Corporate Plan commenced and information presented to Councillor Workshop October 2012.

Operational Plan

2012/2013 Operational Plan developed. July 2012 On track2012/2013 Operational Plan adopted at Budget Meeting held 07/08/2012.

On trackDiscussions held at Management Executive Group Meetings regarding development of a web based reporting system (database). Approval provided by MEG to proceed.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Operational Plan

Quarterly Reports adopted in accordance with statutory guidelines.

Report Quarterly Off trackFirst Quarter Report (period ending 30/09/2012) will be adopted late in Q3 this is due to the development of a new web based reporting system.

Off trackDevelopment of a new web based reporting system (database) has delayed the presentation of the Q1 Report (period ending 30/09/2012). This report will be adopted in Q3.

Annual Report

Compliance with statutory / legislative reporting requirements in the annual report (adopted by September).

September 2012 On trackGathering of information for inclusion in 2011/2012 Annual Report commenced.

Target met2011/2012 Annual Report adopted at General Meeting held on 20/11/2012. Annual Report has been distributed to Council Community Offices / Libraries and uploaded to Council's website for public viewing.

Policy & Procedure

Statutory Policies adopted / reviewed. Report Quarterly On trackThe following Statutory Policies have been re-adopted in Q1:

104 - Procurement Purchasing106 - Debt108 - Investment111 - Revenue115 - Code of Competitive Conduct Complaints

On trackThe following Statutory Policies have been re-adopted in Q2:

102 - Grants to Community Organisations109 - Appointment of Audit Committee113 - Not-For-Profit Community Organisations

General Policies adopted / reviewed. Report Quarterly On trackThe following General Policies have been re-adopted in Q1:

203 - Recognition of Long Serving Employees236 - Records Management237 - Records Management - Emails

On trackThe following General Policies have been re-adopted and/or developed in Q2:

235 - Council Community Halls and Room Hire238 - Environmental Nuisances240 - Eidsvold Sports Library244 - Waste Scavenging and Disposal250 - General Rate Rebate for New Residential Dwellings252 - Cemeteries

251 - Dust Reduction on Council Rural Roads was adopted and accidently omitted from Q1 reporting period.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Policy & Procedure

Administrative Directions adopted / reviewed. Report Quarterly On trackThe following Administrative Directions have been re-adopted in Q1:

307 - Training & Development310 - Meal Breaks318 - Recruitment & Selection319 - Employee Relocation Expenses320 - Council Owned Housing323 - Police Checks328 - Social Media

On trackThe following Administrative Direction was adopted in Q2:

311 - Functional Capacity Evaluation

Newsletter / Public Notices

Quarterly production of a professionally produced and printed newsletter.

Report Quarterly On trackJul/Aug/Sep 2012 - Issue 32 of 'Council News' available to residents as at 01-09-12.

On trackOct/Nov/Dec 2012 - Issue 33 of 'Council News' available to residents as at 01-12-12.

Number of press releases produced. Report Quarterly On trackThirty Press Releases produced in Q1.

On trackThirty Three (33) Press Releases produced in Oct-Dec Quarter - Q2.

Year Book

Preparation of a North Burnett Region Year Book. June 2013 Off track2011/2012 Year Book in progress.2012/2013 Year Book not yet started.

Off track2011/2012 Year Book in progress.2012/2013 Year Book not yet started.

Financial Services

Overall Council operating expenditure as a percentage of the budget.

Not Exceeding 100% On track2012-13 Budget - $2,651,691Q1 Expenditure - $710,348.34Being 26.79% of budget

Off track2012-13 Budget - $2,651,691Q2 Expenditure - $1,718,612.10Being 64.81% of budget

Insurance payment for 2012-2013 in Q2 is 34% above budget

Unqualified audit report obtained. November 2012 On trackIn progress expected to be received in Q2.

Target metUnqualified audit opinion recevied from auditors on 02/11/2012.

Financial Statements submitted to Auditor within statutory timeframes.

September 2012 Target metDraft Financial Statements presented to auditors 14/09/2012




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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Budget

Budget adopted by Council in accordance with statutory provisions.

July 2012 Target met2012/2013 Budget adopted 7 August 2012.




Quarterly budget review undertaken. Report Quarterly On track1st review to be completed in October.

On trackReview of Q1 perfromance completed and adopted by Council.

Fees & Charges

Fees & Charges adopted by Council and distributed. July 2012 Target metFees and Charges adopted by Council on 7 August 2012.




3.5 - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - Develop processes that will provide a better understanding of community needs and help prioritise and secure funding.

Community Social Cohesion Project

Employment of a Social Cohesion Officer (CSCO) funded by Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). CSCO Program finalised in accordance with funding guidelines.

Report Quarterly Target metFunding application to DIAC for the continuation of the Social Cohesion Project was unsuccessful.The previous Social Cohesion Project was successfully acquitted in September 2012




Delivery of various community engagement activities around notions of Cultural Harmony, working with local communities and those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds ie liaising with Pacific Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme employees, employers, business owners, education providers and community.

Report Quarterly Target metFunding application to Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for the continuation of the Social Cohesion Project was unsuccessful.The previous Social Cohesion Project was successfully acquitted in September 2012




Community Development & Engagement Initiative

Community Development Employment Initiative (CDEI) program objectives met with appropriate staffing to funding levels

Report Quarterly Target metSurplus unspent funds from 2011-2012 CDEI have been approved for use to engage an additional Community Development Officer (CDO) to ensure that funding requirements are met by 30 June 2013.Additional CDO commenced on 27 August 2012.




Various community consultation activities delivered throughout Region, around Disaster Recovery, Community Resilience &

Report Quarterly On trackCommunity Consultation

On trackCommunity Consultation

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Disaster Preparedness. activities are being delivered on a regular basis to various community group meetings. These meetings have included:- Local Disaster Management Group,

- Human Social Disaster Recovery Sub-Group,

- North Burnett Community Service Network Group which incorporates Local and Outreach Services that are available to the North Burnett Region.

- Flexible Funding Program (FFP) Community Consultations in Biggenden regarding the Biggenden Community Gardens.

- Consultation with Monto Landcare with regards to Community Gardens and Notice Board. - Eidsvold Apex Park Memorial Development as the community would like to see an addition of swings and the revamp of a walk bridge which links the parking bays to the park and town. - Consultation in Mundubbera to discuss the introduction of a program to grow the self esteem and resilience of women within the community.

- Meeting with Gayndah partners Council, Lions Club and Rotary to discuss the River Track Project.

- Consulation in Mulgildie regarding Flood Plain Stories.

activities continue to be delivered on a regular basis to various community group meetings. These meetings have included:

- Flexible Funding Program (FFP) Community Consultations in Biggenden regarding the Biggenden Community Gardens at the Biggenden Markets 20th October a expression of interest form was handed out.

- Attendance at Forum Saturday 10th November held by Growing the Burnett in Gayndah.

- North Burnett Community Service Network Group which incorporates Local and Outreach Services that are available to the North Burnett Region held 14th November 2012 in Gayndah.

- Attendance at LGAQ Community Well-being symposium 20th November 2012- November 22nd 2012

- Consultation with Growing the Burnett to discuss Local Foodies Project 23rd November 2012.

- Visit to Kingaroy Community Gardens 23rd November 2012.

- Local Disaster Management Group meeting held 29th November 2012

- Meeting with Gayndah partners Council, Lions Club and Rotary to discuss the River Track Project held on 14th November 2012

- Consultation with Monto Landcare with regards to Community Gardens with Glenn Baker 3rd December 2012

- Eidsvold Apex Park Memorial Development nearing

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completion, new shade sail on order. Opening planned in conjuction with Eidsvold Aboriginal Housing Group function on Saturday the 16th February 2013 discussions held 4th December 2012

- Meeting with Gayndah partners Council, Lions Club and Rotary to discuss the River Track Project held on 14th November 2012

- Hosted Walk around River Track in Gayndah incorporating Sausage Sizzle 10th December 2012.

- Meeting with North Burnett Regional Futures to discuss Local Foodies Project 13th December 2012

Mapping and analysis of impact of disaster on community social infrastructure complete.

Report Quarterly On trackMapping report submitted in the Q3 2012.

On trackNo further mapping conducted

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Community Development & Engagement Initiative

Contribute towards the planning and reporting to assist communities with recovery, resilience building and preparedness.

Report Quarterly On trackAttendance at - Council to Council (C2C) Meeting Bundaberg,- Liase with the UnitingCare Community, - Attendance at Meeting in Gympie with Bundaberg and Gympie Community Development Employment Initiatives (CDEI), Community Development Officers (CDOs) and Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ).- Attendance at the Local Disaster Management Sub Group (LDMSG) Meetings in Mundubbera, Eidsvold and Mt Perry.- Attendance at Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Meetings

On track- Local Disaster Management Sub - Group incorporating opening of the helipad at the S.E.S Building 27th November 2012

- Attended Regional Human Disaster Management Group in Bundaberg 25th October 2012

- Attendance at Forum Saturday 10th November held by Growing the Burnett in Gayndah.

- North Burnett Community Service Network Group which incorporates Local and Outreach Services that are available to the North Burnett Region held 14th November 2012 in Gayndah.


- Local Disaster Management Group meeting held 27th November 2012

Provision of liaison services across local service providers, connecting various community service providers and networks.

Report Quarterly On trackAttendance in Mt Perry with the North Burnett Community Service Network Group to discuss what services are available after State Government funding changes.

On trackNorth Burnett Community Services Network Group continues to meet on a regular basis. There has been a change in the chair as Melinda Jones has left Monto Community Development Council (MCDC). Currently Andrew Bryant from UnitingCare Community is chairing the meeting until the new MCDC Community Development Officer (CDO) is in place.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Community Development & Engagement Initiative

Community Development Employment Initiative (CDEI) Brokerage Funds to support community engagement activities effectively co-ordinated and utilised.

Report Quarterly On trackCDEI Brokerage funding allocated towards:- Launch of Recipes for Disaster Cook Book- Conducting a series of 6 North Burnett Health and Community Services Expos to promote the services available and promote messages of community preparedness- Thank you Afternoon Tea to be held at ROC Up Concert to include awards/tokens of appreciation and community plaques- Small allocation towards the launch of the Eidsvold Apex Park Project with BBQ and kids activities.

On trackCDEI Brokerage funds were allocated toward:

-13th October 2012 - R.O.C Up Concert held at R M Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre.


- Fresh Foodies Project - Marquees to be purchased for markets

Disaster Recovery Natural Flexible Funding Program

Delivery of Flexible Funding Program initiatives throughout the Region.

Report Quarterly On trackMultiple Community Projects have been identified. Projects are at various stages of progress and/or completion.

On trackCommunity Projects that were identified are still in progress or nearing completion

3.6 - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Increase the level of skills, knowledge and staff cohesion within Council through training, development and cross Council sharing and engagement events.

Recruitment & Retention

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) numbers as at the end of financial year, compared with the same period last financial year.


On trackFull Time Equivalent numbers will be provided in Q4.

On trackFull Time Equivalent numbers will be provided in Q4.

Staff - Number of appointments. Report Quarterly On track2 new employees have been approved to commence work for this quarter. Appointments were made within:Corporate Services - 1Technical Services - 1

On track7 new employees have been approved to commence work for this quarter. Appointments were made within:Technical Services - 4Corporate Services - 0.5Environment and Development - 1.5Community and Cultural Services - 1

Staff - Number of resignations / terminations. Report Quarterly On track24 Terminations were received during the quarter.

On track22 Terminations were recieved during the quarter.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Training & Development

Staff - Currently studying under Council's Study Policy. Report Quarterly On track13 employees are currently studing under Council's Study Policy. 9 staff are currently studying under the SIP program.

On track12 employees are currently studing under Council's Study Policy. 8 staff are currently studying under the SIP program.

Staff - Training courses undertaken. Report Quarterly On trackAll staff were given the opportunity to complete First Aid Courses or First Aid Refresher courses during the quarter.

On trackThe following training courses have been undertaken by staff: Country Lending Service, Building Surveyor, InfoXpert, Flouridation, Operator Competancy and Bridge Crew Inspection.

Trainees / Apprentices

Actual operating expenditure as a percentage of the budget. Not Exceeding 100% On track2012-13 Budget - $600,000.00 Q1 Expenditure - $249,052.92Being 41.5% of budget

On track2012-13 Budget - $600,000.00 Q2 Expenditure - $507,287.64Being 84.54% of budgetMajority of expenditure expected to be completed by Q3

Revenue Ratio (amount of funding derived from government subsidy).

Report Quarterly On trackNil

On track$44,900.00 being incentive and gap payments received.

Apprentices - Appointments for the quarter. Report Quarterly On trackNil

On trackNil

Apprentices - Successful completions for the quarter. Report Quarterly On trackOne - Certificate III Plumbing - Monto

On trackOne - Certificate III Diesel Fitting - Mundubbera

Apprentices - Cancellations / terminations for the quarter. Report Quarterly On trackNil

On trackNil

Trainees - Appointments for the quarter. Report Quarterly On trackNil

On trackNil

Trainees - Successful completions for the quarter. Report Quarterly On track1 x Certificate III Business Administration - Monto

On trackTotal 10Certificate III Business Administration 2 x Monto 1 x Mt Perry3 x Gayndah2 x EidsvoldCertificate III Library and Information Services1 x Monto1 x Mundubbera

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Trainees / Apprentices

Trainees - Cancellations / terminations for the quarter. Report Quarterly On trackThree Cancellations/Terminations.2 x Certificate III Bridge Construction and Maintenance and 1 x Certificate III Road Construction and Maintenance

On trackNil

3.7 - SOURCING EXTERNAL FUNDS - Investigate options that will expand Council's ability to source and access external funding opportunities.

Funding

Membership with the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) maintained.

Annually On trackMembership maintained

Target metmembership maintained

Number of grants / subsidies obtained through BIEDO. Report Quarterly Off trackNo BIEDO grants or subsidies obtained in Q1.

Off trackNo BIEDO grants or subsidies obtained for Council in Q2

Specialist knowledge in the development of gardens and community gardens established through Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO).

Report Quarterly On trackCouncil in conjunction with BIEDO are developing a community gardens implementation project which is funded by Councils Flexible Funding program

On trackCouncil partnering with BIEDO in rollout of community gardens program with CDEI funding

Job Skills Development Program (JSDP) to investigate funding options for delivery of various initiatives. Suitable funding options identified and pursued.

Report Quarterly On trackPartnership developed with Community Development Employment Initiative (CDEI) program to deliver Business Resilience and mentorship workshops/programs in Mundubbera and Biggenden in conjunction with Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO).

On trackBusiness Resiliance and Mentorship program funding secured (Flexible Funding initiative) and planning undertaken for Mundubbera and Biggenden workshops in 2013

Co-ordinator Community Development to investigate funding options for delivery of various initiatives. Suitable funding options identified and pursued.

Report Quarterly On trackNo projects identified in Q1 requiring additional funding.

On trackNo projects identified in Q2 requiring additional funding.

3.8 - REGIONAL REPRESENTATION - Increase Council's focus in lobbying government agencies at a regional, State and National level to achieve greater commitment to service delivery.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils

Participation in the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC)

Ongoing On trackAttendance WBBROC and Regional Road Group (RRG) meeting 23 August 2012. WBBROC initiative to Premier to source Gold Coast Commonwealth Games opportunities for the Region.

On trackAttendance WBBROC and RRG meeting 15 November 2012.

Bundaberg & North Burnett Tourism Board

Continue partnering with Bundaberg & North Burnett Tourism Board (BNBTB) in the development of tourism product for the region.

Deliver Two Projects On trackPartnership and membership of the BNBTB maintained. Iin conjunction with the BNBT and the A3 Highway committee implementing the A3 signage and marketing project

On trackA3 signage project completed with the addition of five biggenden billboard skins upgraded.

Plans to partner at the 2013 Brisbane Caravan, Camping and Touring Show in June are underway.

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OUTCOME 4 - COMMUNITY COHESION AND IDENTITYOur goal is to have a cohesive community where Council services are delivered consistently and equitably throughout the region.

4.1 - COMMUNITY IDENTITY - Deliver a vision that supports a strong community identity through common values, common issues, opportunities and strenghts.

Community Plan

Review community engagement process and Community Plan for the North Burnett Regional Council.

June 2013 PostponedDue to changing legislation at State Government level any review of the community plan has been postponed at this stage.

PostponedLegislative changes to LG Act - Community Plans are now not a requirement of Councils

4.2 - TOWN BEAUTIFICATION - Develop town beaufitication programs that promote community cohesion and also recognise the unique features of each town.

Community Aesthetics

Facilitate and promote the North Burnett Streetscape program to enhance the street scaping and unique features of each town.

Report Quarterly On trackThe Business Streetscape Program saw the following performance in Q1

Applications received: 2Applications approved: 2Total Funding paid: $1,615

On trackThe Business Streetscape Program saw the following performance in Q2

Applications received: 2Applications approved: 2Total Funding paid: $2,000

4.3 - COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS - Develop programs that promote cross community networks and interactions (including sport, recreation and arts), with a process to enage the youth and young families.

Community Social Cohesion Program

Liaise with Community Training Centre (CTC) Youth Services, Uniting Care Connect (Youth Services) and Non-Government Organisation sporting groups to work collaboratively on projects ie cultural awareness/swap activities targeting youth and Mundubbera Olympic Games delivered.

Report Quarterly On trackSouth Burnett CTC, Mundubbera Baptist Group, UnitingCare Community and Central Burnett Youth Services (CBYS) are currently engaging with the Multi-cultural Hub. Various programs are value-adding to the facility.Negotiations underway to extend lease arrangements with Girl Guides.

On trackA meeting was held with interested community stakeholders regarding the future management of the Centre. The Girl Guides have agreed to extend the lease.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Community Social Cohesion Program

Cultural awareness sessions facilitated to schools to promote awareness and appreciation of diversity.

Report Quarterly Target metFunding application to Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for the continuation of the Social Cohesion Project was unsuccessful.The previous Social Cohesion Project was successfully acquitted in September 2012.




Multi-Cultrual hub projects to community and youth organisations promoted.

Report Quarterly On trackSouth Burnett Community Training Centre (SBCTC), Mundubbera Baptist Group, UnitingCare Community and Central Burnett Youth Services (CBYS) are currently engaging with the Multi-cultural Hub. Various programs are value-adding to the facility.Negotiations underway to extend lease arrangements with Girl Guides.

On trackOngoing

Invitations to other service providers (such as Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Police Service etc) to engage with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities regularly sent.





Seek funding to develop actions from the study carried out in 2008/09 in respect to the Youth Strategy (Eidsvold)

Report Quarterly Off trackNo funding identified in Q1.

Off trackNo funding identified in Q2.

Partner with local School and Youth Services to deliver strategy items from the Youth Strategy (Eidsvold).

Report Quarterly On trackNo action in Q1.

On trackCommunity Development Administration Officer employed to commence work on Youth Strategy and Youth Council for North Burnett.

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Foster regional sporting and cultural events and encourage participation eg Battle of the Burnett, Youth Festival in liaison with Youth Workers.

Report Quarterly On trackMajor cultural regional event plans for the R.O.C. Up Concert are progressing. Event to take place on 13th October 2012.Continuing working with various community organisations on collaborative projects which also tie in with Community Development Engagement Initiative and Flexible Funding Program.

On trackR.O.C. Up Concert held on 13th October 2012 as major Regional Event which engaged various sectors of the youth services. Various CDEI and FFP projects to be rolled out over next 8 months.

4.4 - COMMUNITY GROUP NETWORKING - Develop programs that encourage cross collaboration and input of community groups and organisations to address key common issues.

Ratepayer Concerned Resident Groups

Provide opportunity for ratepayer concerned resident groups to have in-put into major decisions of concern within communities.

Report Quarterly On trackPublic question session held at each General Meeting of Council from 2 - 3 pm.

On trackCouncil meetings open to public, public information session promoted. Public meetings in regard to development of CDEI funding programmes and Biggenden Emergency Cadets. Requests for public comment on Strategic Airport Overview and Community Transport. Feral animal and weeds workshops.

4.5 - REGIONAL NETWORKING - Develop networks with other regional councils that have similar challenges to gain and share knowledge to assist in developing population growth strategies.

Network Development

Community Social Cohesion Officer (CSCO) liaise with Local Area Multicultural Partnership (LAMP) Program officers in other regional councils to share information on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) issues and initiatives.





Obtain funding to install pictorial/international symbol signage on public venues and streets to assist itinerant workers and visitors of other nationalities.

Report Quarterly Off trackFunding not yet sourced to deliver this project

Off trackFunding not yet sourced to delivery this project.

4.6 - COMMUNITY SUPPORT - Ensure there are support programs in place for new arrivals (permanent and itinerant workers), and that the necessary services and infrastructure exists, including appropriate land allocation.

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Facilitate activites to welcome new arrivals into the community and encourage participation.





Multi-Cultural Hub and Riverwalk projects promoted as community facilities.


On trackThe Multi-Cultural Hub and Riverwalk continues to be popular with the community. Now looking at expanding the area to include a walk/ride/run track opposite the area utilising Healthy Community Awards Funding received.

Monto Immigration Centre

Community engaged for support of the provision of multicultural immigration services for Monto.

June 2013 Off trackNo update for Q1.

Off trackNo update for Q2

Government lobbied for the provision of a Monto Immigration Centre.

June 2013 On trackNo update for Q1.

Off trackNo update for Q2

Monto Immigration Centre open. June 2013 Off trackNo update for Q1.

Off trackNo update Q2

4.7 - COMMUNITY YOUTH - Investigate the opportunity of attracting and keeping youth to the region through higher secondary (yrs 11 & 12) and tertiary educational opportunities such as an agricultral college and/or TAFE facility.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Youth Services

Develop plans for RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre to provide employment and training for Eidsvold youth.

Report Quarterly Not startedDue to the ongoing evolution of the centres activities this strategy has become a lower priority for direct action and is being addressed through liaison with Registered Training Organisations (RTO's) that wish to provide training through the centre. There has been some success with this however the training is much more generic and is not exclusively for the youth. This strategy will need to be reinvestigated.

Not startedDue to the ongoing evolution of the centres activities this strategy has become a lower priority for direct action and is being addressed through liaison with Registered Training Organisations (RTO's) that wish to provide training through the centre. There has been some success with this however the training is much more generic and is not exclusively for the youth. This strategy will need to be reinvestigated.

Support the Central Burnett Youth Service (CBYS) within the North Burnett Region in consultation with Uniting Community Care.

Report Quarterly On trackThe CBYS has newly engaged a Volunteer Receptionist which has enabled CBYS to provide longer manned opening hours. CBYS has provided personal support in 66 cases during the Q1. It has provided referral services 150 times, organised community living support 25 times and looks after 13 active cases with ongoing support plans.

On trackThe CBYS continues to roll out their programs and engage with school communities. Several initiatives have been rolled out in partnership with other agencies such as South Burnett CTC.

In partnership with the Central Burnett Youth Service (CBYS) and South Burnett Community Training Centre (CTC), develop a Youth Strategy as per Arts and Cultural Strategy 2010/2013.

June 2013 On trackNo update for Q1.

On trackCommunity Development Administration Officer employed for 12 month contract to work on Youth Strategy and Youth Council.

Seek opportunities to further develop Narayan in conjunction with Australian Agricultrual College to provide rural training for youth.

Report Quarterly On trackNarayan has been targetted as a partner in training and meetings to assess the possible links are ongoing. At this stage the changes happening within the Australian Agricultural College Corporation (AACC) provide a challenge to any close liaison in the near future. Long term potential is still worth pursuing.

On trackNarayan has been targetted as a partner in training and meetings to assess the possible links are ongoing. At this stage the changes happening within the Australian Agricultural College Corporation (AACC) provide a challenge to any close liaison in the near future. Long term potential is still worth pursuing.

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OUTCOME 5 - ENVIRONMENTOur goal is to be environmentally responsible in the region's ongoing development, by improving and managing the natural and built environments.5.1 - LAND & PEST MANAGEMENT - Improve land and pest management practices through consolidation of existing plans and pursuing a partnership approach with other levels of Government and local landholders.

Natural Resource Management


Not Exceeding 100% On trackMajority of budget is for Precept payment due in Q2 ($120K).

Target metPrecept payment completed in Q2.

Provide community assistance with natural resource management programs.J/C 7115-0000-0001/2 Budget $45,500

Not Exceeding 100% On track12% budget used to date. Function completed by department manager and aquaculture cadet.

On track23% of budget used up to the end of Q2. Function completed by Manager Environment and Compliance and Aquaculture Cadet (Ceased employment end of Q2)

Continue to maintain Council's African Lovegrass demonstration/test sites.J/C 7115-0000-0003 Budget $1,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackNo expense incurred to date

On trackNo expense incurred to date

Process applications for livestock agistment of stock routes.J/C 7115-0000-0004 Budget $2,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackNo expense allocated to this area to date

On trackNo expenses incurred in Q2.

Pay Councils contribution to Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry.J/C 7115-0000-0005 Budget $114,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedNot due until Q2.

Target metPrecept payment made 28/08/12.

Maintain updates to Councils Pest Management Plan.J/C 7115-0000-0006 Budget $1,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackNo expense allocated to this area to date

On trackWork will be completed in Q3. Currently awaiting approval with the DAFF Biosecurity. Changes may be required dependant on feedback from the department.

Convene Councils African Lovegrass Action Group Meetings.J/C 7115-0000-0007 Budget $500

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedNo meetings planned to date

On trackNo action in Q2

Provide Natural Resource Management displays at community show days.J/C 7115-0000-0016 Budget $3,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedShow days occur in Q3 and Q4.

On trackShow days occur in Q3 and 4

Undertake other Natural Resource Management projects as determined.J/C 7115-0000-0017 Budget $23,500

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedNo expense allocated to date

On trackNRM Project will commence in Q4

Process applications to burnoff Council land.J/C 7115-0000-0018 Budget $3,500

Not Exceeding 100% On track12% of budget allocated to date

On track28% of budget spent up to the end of Q2

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Natural Resource Management

Contribute to development of Eidsvold Washdown Facility.J/C 7115-0000-0019

Not Exceeding 100% On trackNo expense allocated to date

Not startedNo expense allocated. No jc exists for 7115-0000-0019

Maintain Natural Resource Management Awareness Trailer in conjunction with Bundaberg Regional Council.J/C 7115-7003-0001 Budget $1,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedNo expense incurred to date

On track$84.03 spent in Q2. Maintenance and upgrades planned for Q3

Provide support for the Glossy Black Cockatoo Program.J/C 7115-7004-0001 Budget $500

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedNo work undertaken to date

Target metPayment made 10-10-12 $500 paid

Administer Burnett Mary Regional Groups WoNS and Pest Animals Program.J/C 7115-7013

Not Exceeding 100% On trackProject is on track with wild dogs initially targetted

On trackProject is on track. Milestone 2 complete. Further work required in Milestone 3 which will be completed in Q3 & Q4.

Collect Councils environmental levy in accordance with its Revenue Statement.GL 7000-1000 Budget $559,962

Report Quarterly On track1/2 yearly levy collected within budget

On trackLevy collected and within Budget

Account for Burnett Mary Regional Groups Project Funding.GL 7030-1000 Budget $53,850

Report Quarterly Not startedno claims made to date

On track$21 525 Claimed under milestone 1 and 2. Further claims to be made in Q4.

5.2 - WASTE MANAGEMENT - Develop a Waste Management Strategy for Council facilities, and individual plans for each site, with cost effective action plans addressing site specific issues. Investigate the viability of recycling for the region.

Waste


Not Exceeding 100% Off trackCurrently 46% under YTD budget. Invoices have only been processed for one monthly collection. Planned earthworks have not commenced.


Regional Activities

Conduct approved DrumMuster activities.J/C 7600-0001-0001 Budget, $5,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedNo collections to date

On trackMinimal charges made to this JC. Further charges expected in Q3 & Q4

Maintain ERA licences.J/C7600-0001-0002 Budget $27,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedNot due this quarter

Target metLicence fees paid in Q2.

Conduct Clean Up Australia Day Activites.J/C 7600-0001-0003 Budget $1,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedDue March 2013.

On trackClean Up Australia Day activities postponed due to flooding. Will be completed in Q4.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Regional Activities

Administer compliance with Waste Reduction and Recycling Act.J/C 7600-0001-0004 Budget $25,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackExpenditure is in line with YTD budget.

On trackExpenditure within budget.

Maintain Waste Recording System.J/C 7600-0001-0005 Budget $20,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedFees not yet due.

On trackLicence fees paid. Remainder will be acqitted in Q4 with Annual Mandalay IT training session.

Complete Waste Management Strategic Plan and associated actions.J/C 7600-0000-0001/3 Budget $210,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackSome preparatory work commenced. Most will occur in Q3 and will include facility closure plans, collection tenders.

On trackSome preparatory work commenced. Most will occur in Q3 and will include facility closure plans, collection tenders.

Budget will be acquitted in Q3 and Q4.

Biggenden

Provide waste collection services in the Biggenden Waste Collection Area.J/C 7555-1000-1/8 Budget $108,700

Not Exceeding 100% On trackDisposal costs at Childers have been low.

On trackDisposal costs continue to be very low at Childers. On track but well under budget in Q2.

Maintain Biggenden Waste Management Facility.J/C 7560-1000-0001/5 Budget $86,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackMaintenance is cyclical and budget includes periodic construction of trenches

On trackMaintenance is cyclical and budget. Large portion of budget will be acquitted in Q3 and Q4.

Receive and account for utility charges.GL 7510-1000 Budget $106,424

Report Quarterly On track1/2 yearly charge received in line with budget

On track1/2 yearly charges recieved in Q1.

Receive and account for gate fees and recycling income.GL7510-1510 and 7510-1550 Budget $24,000

Report Quarterly On trackSlightly over YTD budget.

On trackVery slightly under year to date budget in Q2

Eidsvold

Provide waste collection services in the Eidsvod Waste Collection Area.J/C 7555-2000-1/8 Budget $48,000

Not Exceeding 100% Off trackOnly one months invoice for collection has been processed. Staff have been requested to ensure invoices are received and processed in a timely manner

On trackInvoices processed on time and budget delivery on track.

Maintain Eidsvold Waste Management Facility.J/C 7560-2000-0001/5 Budget $79,000

Not Exceeding 100% Off track6.5% over budget. Contractor payments impacted by annual increase.

Off track4% over budget.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Eidsvold



On track1/2 yearly charge in line with budget

Receive and account for gate fees and recycling income. GL 7520-1510 and 7520-1550 Budget $28,400

Report Quarterly On trackTotal income is slightly above YTD budget.

Off trackDecember revenue slightly down on previous months. recycling revenue $2169 down on proposed budget.

Gayndah

Provide waste collection services in the Gayndah Waste Collection Area.J/C 7555-3000-1/8 Budget $220,000


On trackInvoices processed in a timely manner in Q2. Currently at 44% total budget.

Maintain Gayndah Waste Management Facility.J/C 7560-3000-0001/5 Budget $136,100

Not Exceeding 100% Off trackBelow budget but awaiting invoice from contractor. Majority of expenditure will occur in future quarters

Off trackBelow budget. Currently at 34% expenditure. Expenditure will substantially increase in Q3 & 4 as various changes were required to the way the Gayndah landfill is managed.



On track1/2 yearly charge received in line with budget

Receive and account for gate fees and recycling income.GL 7530-1510 and 7530-1550 Budget $55,700

Report Quarterly Off track$3518 short when considered in conjunction with recycling income. Manager requested to investigate reasons for low income. Significant contaminated soil disposal income last year has not been repeated. Manager has been requested to ensure staff process debtor invoices in a timely manner.

Off trackRecycling revenue is in line with last years Q2 comparison. The 12/13 proposed budget may have been a little too ambitious. Gayndah F&C revenue Budget over inflated due to the 11/12 Contaminated lands remediation project in Gayndah (E.Randall) which resulted in approximately $15000 in fees and charges. Q2 Fees and charges revenue is in line with previous years Q2 revenue statement.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Monto

Provide waste collection services in the Monto Waste Collection Area.J/C 7555-4000-1/8 Budget $136,100


On trackAll invoices up to date. Currently running at 49% total budget.

Maintain Monto Waste Management Facility.J/C 7560-4000-1/5 Budget $170,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackBudget allows for earthworks which have not yet been undertaken

On trackMajor upgrades planned for Q3. Budget for Q2 on track.



On track1/2 Yearly charge received in Q1 in line with Budget.



Off trackMonto fees and charges $3888 short on projected revenue. December F & C revenue slightly down. Debtor invoices processed and recieved for Q2 period. Q2 recycling revenue $6400 short on projected revenue. A comprehensive investigation will be carried out to ascertain why F&C and recycling revenue is down on previous years. July 2012 balance may have attributed to these discrepancies. Under further dissemination.

Mt Perry

Provide waste collection services in the Mt Perry Waste Collection Area.J/C 7555-5000-1/8 Budget $20,750

Not Exceeding 100% Off track52% over YTD budget. Works supervisor and Manager Environment and Compliance have been requested to discuss this blowout and look to rectify. Collection is done with day labour.

Off trackStreet bin collection and Day labour for waste collections are both over budget. Discussions between Director of Development and Environment and Tech Services ongoing. Under further investigation. Garbage collection costs have increased due to two staff now completing collections as previously this was done by one.

Maintain Mt Perry Waste Management Facility.J/C 7560-5000-0001/5 Budget $60,000

Not Exceeding 100% Off trackUnder budget but budgeted earthworks have not been undertaken to date.

On trackNew trench in Q2.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Mt Perry



On track1/2 yearly charge received in line with budget

Receive and account for gate fees and recycling income.GL 7550-1510 and 7550-1550

Report Quarterly On trackIncome is in line with budget

On trackPerry F&C $1901 over budget for Q2.Perry recycling revenue $2809 under budget.

Combined revenue actuals $908 short of budget.

Mundubbera

Provide waste collection services in the Mundubbera Waste Collection Area.J/C 7555-6000-1/8 Budget $95,800


On trackCurrently running at 44% of total budget at the end of Q2.

Maintain Mundubbera Waste Management Facility.J/C 7560-6000-0001/5 Budget $137,500

Not Exceeding 100% On trackUnder budget due to allowance for earthworks not undertaken to date.

On trackSome earthworks commenced in Q2. Currently at 43% of total budget. Further activities planned in Q3 and Q4.

Receive and account for grants for Waste Facilities Upgrades.GL 7501-1225 Budget $52,200

Report Quarterly Not startedThis work relates to all landfills not just Mundubbera.

Not startedWaste monitoring and surveilance grant funds not acquitted in Q2. Will be completed in Q4.



On track1/2 yearly charge received in Q1 in line with budget

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Off trackUnder further investigation. August 2011 F&C revenue amounted to approx $13,000 in one month. The 12/13 budget was set based on the 11/12 year which may have been attributed by contaminated soil burial. This may be the cause for a skewed budget for the 12/13 period and is under further dissemination/ investigation.

Q2 combined F&C and recycling revenue was $6826 under budget.

5.3 - WATER MANAGEMENT - Achieve more efficient and equitable use of water resources through storage practices, consolidation of existing entitlements and more cooperative partnerships with other users and government authorities.

Water Services

Maintain the working relationship with SunWater Officers to maximise efficiency in water storage and transfers.

Report Quarterly On trackContinual communications are part of working routine

On trackContinual communications are part of working routine

Develop statutory Management Plans and comply with mandatory reporting requirements.

Report Quarterly On trackCurrently working on Draft Drinking Water Quality Management Plan

Off trackCurrently working on requests for further information on DWQMP

Continue the program of water charges (two part tarriff) on individual schemes to ensure that all costs associated with the supply of potable water to householders is retrieved and equitable.

Report Quarterly Target metAll water connections now metered and subject to standard two part tarrif billing




Continue with the formation of water re-use agreements and modifications to maximise re-use and limit allowable release to the environment.

Report Quarterly On trackThis work is continous and is being completed with co-operation of the NBRC Environmental Health Department and the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.The State Government has recently extended the deadline for completion of third party re-use agreements to July 2014

On trackContinuation of work identified in Q1 report.

Undertake water wise education annually. June 2013 CancelledThis program has not been progressed by Technical Services.




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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q45.4 - BUILDING ON ENVIRONMENTAL STRENGTHS - Investigate opportunities to leverage off the North Burnett Regional Council Environmental Policy to create jobs and potentially attract new residents and tourism, without detracting from the existing environmental values.

5.5 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - Ensure Council's approach to land use planning, management of roads, drainage and stock routes considers both the protection and maintenance of the natural environment, as well as the economic and tourism development potential.

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OUTCOME 6 - COMMUNITY SERVICES & HEALTHOur goal is to ensure the community has access to a range of affordable services that supports their health, wellbeing and mobility.

6.1 - ACCESS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES - Investigate opportunities that will enable a broader and more equitable range of community services to be available to residents.

Community Services

Participate in existing health services network programs offered within each community.

Report Quarterly On trackAs part of a series of six expos across the North Burnett held over the period of one year (ie one per township) Monto saw a Community Services Expo. This in partnership with the Health Services in each community and the North Burnett Community Services Network. The Expos provide representation from a vast range of health & community service providers (both local and regional), and also involve emergency services to promote disaster preparedness and resilience building.

Off trackExpos scheduled for October had been cancelled due to a change over in Community Services Network Membership. It is planned to hold the first Expo in February 2013 in Biggenden.

Provide support to the North Burnett Community Services Network (NBCSN) and their objectives.

Report Quarterly On trackThe NBCSN has met monthly during Q1 of 2012/13. The North Burnett Community Services Network was established with the aim of strengthening the links and availability of resources within the North Burnett. Many North Burnett Community Services rely on outreach services for support and the delivery of programs.

On trackRegular meetings continue.

Encourage health services to undertake a survey to identify further health facility and service needs.

Report Quarterly On trackCouncil is liasing with the Wide Bay Medicare Local Committee which will be beginning a major Health Needs Assessment project, including the North Burnett, which will be completed by late April 2013.

On trackCommunication with Wide Bay Medicare Local continues regarding their Health Needs Assessment. Medicare Local have indicated that they will come to the North Burnett Region early in 2013 to conduct consultation with key stakeholders, Council and general public.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q46.2 - USAGE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES - Increase the use of existing community facilities through improved marketing opportunities and encouragement of a wider range of programs and events.

Council Facilities

Promote Council facilities that are available for community use. Report Quarterly On trackCouncil Halls & supper rooms were used 140 times during Q1 2012/13

Limited promotion of Council facilities in Q1.

On trackCouncil Halls & Supper rooms were used in Q2.Since the change in process, no statistics are currently available.

Responsible fees and charges levied for use of Council facilities. July 2012 On trackFees and charges set by Council in its 2012/13 Schedule of Fees and Charges

On trackFees and charges set by Council in its 2012/13 Schedule of Fees and Charges

Seek funding to deliver programs to increase the use of Council's facilities.

Report Quarterly Not startedNo funding identified in Q1.

Off trackNo funding identified in Q2

Multi-Cultural Hub

Promote the Multi-Cultural Hub as a light recreation/relaxation venue available to all of the community.


On trackOngoing. Multi-cultural Hub continues to be popular and is used frequently by various community and youth groups.

Mobile Kitchen

Promote the use of the North Burnett Mobile Kitchen facility. Report Quarterly On trackLimited promotion of mobile kitchen in Q1.

On trackLimited promotion of mobile kitchen in Q2

6.3 - COMMUNITY GROUP SUPPORT - Provide community groups with the support necessary to enable greater access to inofmration, resources or funds, especially where it is not Council's role to provide those services or where funds are limited.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Community Grants

Provision of community grants and donations within Council's annual budget, ensuring that all eligible groups are given realistic support without becoming dependant on donations.

Report Quarterly On trackIn Q1 of 2012/13 Council has successfully transferred the Community Grants process from a cycle of 3 grants rounds per year to a system where Community Grants requests are reviewed considered and approved at every general meeting of council reducing the turn around time from 3 months to 1. On 18/09/2012 Council has endorsed expenditures of $22,260 towards pre-committed grants. Since then Council resolved to additionally pre-commit the following funds for the Orange Festival: $5,000 in cash, $5,000 in in-kind and $500 cash for the Festival Entrant. Total pre-commitment for the financial year: $32,760 Effective expenditure as per end of September 2012 is $13,779.11. This leaves a remaining budget for the year 2012-2013 of $53,460.89

On trackIn Q2 - October, Council has endorsed expenditures of $3,199 as follows: Mundubbera Bullarama $1,000, Mt Perry RSL Sub-branch $999, Lucy Thompson $250, Dallarnil Sports Club $950 plus $200 in-kind, Mundubbera Cricket Assoc $900 in-kind.

6.4 - COMMUNITY HOUSING - Work with relevant stakeholders to obtain more affordable and diverse range of housing options that will meet the communities needs.

Housing

Carry out audit of facilities for the ageing within the region to determine future needs.

Report Quarterly Not startedBudget Resources not available in Q1 to undertake this task.

Not startedBudget Resources not available in Q2 to undertake this task.

Continue the provision of Community Housing Program in the North Burnett.

Report Quarterly On trackCouncil's community housing program maintained

On trackCouncil's community housing program maintained

Lobby State and Federal Governments for necessary funds to meet the needs of low cost housing and aged persons facilities.

Report Quarterly On trackNo action taken in Q1.

Off trackNo action taken Q2

6.5 - COMMUNITY SERVICE COSTS - Monitor the provision of community services to identify potential cost shifting from other levels of Government and lobby to address these issues.

Cost Shifting

Review the provision of community services and cost shifting impact potential from State and Federal Government.

Report Quarterly Not startedNo action in Q1.

Off trackNo action in Q2

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q46.6 - COMMUNITY HEALTH - Engage with key stakeholders in identifying community health needs and lobby for the government agencies to develop and deliver a Regional Public Health Plan.

Public Health

Through the Community Services Network Group, identify community health needs in consultation with key stakeholders.

Report Quarterly On trackCouncil is liasing with the Wide Bay Medicare Local Committee which will be beginning a major Health Needs Assessment project, including the north burnett, which will be completed by late April 2013.

On trackCouncil has continued discussions with the Wide Bay Medicare Local Committee which will be beginning a major Health Needs Assessment project, including the north burnett, which will be completed by late April 2013.

Lobby State and Federal Governments to develop and deliver funds for the building of infrastructure and the running of regional public health care facilities.

Report Quarterly Not startedNo action 1st Q

On trackNo action Q2

6.7 - COMMUNITY WELLBEING - Develop a program to promote healthy lifestyles and to reduce the incidence of preventable diseases.

Community Infrastructure

Identify the needs of individual communities for infrastructure such as walking paths / cycle racks that will provide and promote a healthy lifestyle to reduce the incidence of preventable diseases.

Report Quarterly Not startedCurrently no resources available to conduct audit/needs analysis

Not startedCurrently no resources available to conduct audit/needs analysis.

Develop a program of identified needs and seek government subsidy to assist in funding the provision of basic infrastructure.

Report Quarterly Not startedNo funding identified

Target metCommunity Well Being needs identified in Council Community Plan. No action taken in Q2

6.8 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - Review environmental health services to ensure a suitable and equitable standard of such services is provided to address infectious vermin and other pests across the region.

Environmental Health


Not Exceeding 100% On trackExpenditure currently 7% under budget.


Provide environmental health services to maintain the Region's food, hazardous goods and environmentally relevant activities including Councils own workshops, sewerage and water plants, and waste management facilities.J/C 7130-7000-0001/6 Budget $170,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackWithin budget. Tasks completed by Manager Environment and Compliance and Environmental Health Officers.

On trackWithin budget. Tasks completed by Manager Environment and Compliance and Environmental Health Officer and EHO Contractor as required.

Provide mice/rat baits to assist combat plagues. J/C 7130-7000-0008 Budget $1,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedNo new baits purchased.

On trackNo new baits purchased in this quarter.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Environmental Health

Provide administrative support to Manager and Environmental Health Officer.J/C 7130-7000-10 Budget $54,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackSalaries and wages within budget

On trackSlightly over budget. 5% over. Will be reduced in following quarter with additional charges being made out to other areas of EH budget i.e. fire permits, mandalay, health licences etc

Undertake mosquito control/surveys.J/C 7130-7000-0012 Budget $15,000

Not Exceeding 100% Not startedDue to commence in Q2.

On track46% of budget spent by the end of Q2.

Undertake environmental investigations.J/C 7130-7001-0001/6 Budget $15,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackOnly minor incidents incurred to date

On trackOnly a few incidents have incurred this quarter. Budget on track.

Receive payment for and issue licences.GL 7000-1510 and 7000-1520 Budget $27,000

Report Quarterly On trackMajority of licences are issued annually in June.

Off trackUnder budget. Flammable and Combustible Liquids licensing revenue ceased as legislative changes removed devolutions of the Dangerous Goods Act from Council and now is administered by the department of WHS. All health licences & licences and Permits (other) will be double checked in Q3.

Receive payment for and account for weather reading income in Monto.GL 7040-1100 Budget $6,250

Report Quarterly On trackWithin budget

On trackPayments recieved in Q1 and Q2 for weather reading. On budget.

Compliance

Overall section operational expenditure as a percentage of budget.

Not Exceeding 100% On trackExpenditure has been well contained. Budgetted equipment purchases have not occurred yet.

On trackExpenditure has been effectively managed. Several purchases still yet to be made in Q3 and Q4.

Administer Council Local Laws and state legislation in relation to keeping and control of domestic animals.J/C 7250-7000-0001 Budget $115,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackYTD expense is 16% of budget. We have restricted after hours activites in an effort to curb expenditure. Some equipment yet to be purchased.

On trackYTD expense for Q2 was 39% of total budget. After hours activities still remins to be closely managed. Purchases made in Q2 with further purchases planned in Q3 & 4.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Compliance

Euthanase impounded animals as necessary.J/C 7250-7000-0002 Budget $5,000

Not Exceeding 100% On trackWell within budget due to change in method of euthansing.

On trackWell within budget due to change in method of euthansing. The compliance team will attempt to rehome all animals that we possibly can and euthanaise as a last resort.

Administer Council Local Laws and state legislation in relation to keeping and control of livestock.J/C 7250-7000-0003 Budget $5,000

Not Exceeding 100% Off trackIncidences of wandering livestock are on the increase. Seems to be caused by lack of feed on properties. YTD expenditure is currently 48% of budget and is offset by savings above.

Off trackIncidences of wandering livestock continue to be on the increase. Stock feed issues likely to be the cause. Animals in desperation knock fences down. Currently at $5433 (109%) of annual budget of $5000.

Undertake pound maintenance.J/C 7250-7000-0004 Budget $1,500

Not Exceeding 100% Off trackIn line with budget

Off trackQ2 actuals were 65% of Annual projected budget. Expenditure will be reduced in subsequent Quarters. Total annual budget $1500.

Administer, or assist to administer, Council's local laws, development conditions, state legislation in relation to swimming pool compliance, building compliance, animal management.J/C 8350-0000-0001-4 Budget $126,200

Not Exceeding 100% On trackWithin budget with new admin officer to commence in Q2.

On trackWithin budget after new admin commenced in Q2.

Receive and account for payment for animal registrations and issue tags.GL 7200-1000-0000 Budget $65,900

Report Quarterly Off trackBulk of registrations should occur in Sept/Oct. Budget will need to be adjusted down as it appears over ambitious.

On trackRevenue higher than projected budget for the Q2. Bulk of registrations were received during Oct/Nov period. The annual budget will need to be adjusted down as it appears over ambitious.

Receive and account for income from Penalty Infringement Notices.GL7210-1500-0000 Budget $10,000

Report Quarterly Off trackIncome is dependant on infringements which are down.

On trackProjected budget $5,000 and actuals were $2,902 for the second quarter. Compliance team focuses on education and uses infringements only when necessary.

6.9 - AGEING & DISABILITY - Ensure facilities and services are in place to support the ageing population and people with disabilities, including housing and health care.

Aged Care Facilities

Identify future needs through survey and seek State and Federal funding for the provision of further aged care housing and facilities within the region.

Report Quarterly Not startedNo action in Q1

Not startedNo action in Q2 due to lack of resources available.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q46.10 - COMMUNITY TRANSPORT - Investigate transport options for and between areas of the region, including public and private provisions.

Public Transport

Develop a community transport strategy to facilitate and secure appropriate public transport options for the North Burnett.

Report Quarterly On trackBurnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) commisioned to prepare report and to undertake community consultation to prepare community transport strategy. Anticipated delivery of draft report November 2012

On trackReport presented to Council December. Council resolved to release the transport report for Community Consultation closing on January 30, 2013.

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OUTCOME 7 - CULTURE, HERITAGE, SPORT AND RECREATIONOur goal is to be a region that cherishes its history and offers a variety of choices for participation in community and sporting life.

7.1 - REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT - Further develop and support of the Regional Arts Development Fund to recognise and promote the region.

Regional Arts Development Fund

Submission of Annual Bid for Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) funding with Arts Queensland for 2012-13.

July 2012 Target metAcknowledgement of successful bid has been recieved from Arts Queensland. Total RADF funding received from Arts Queensland for this financial year is $78,333.00. Council's committed contribution is $45,000.00. Total RADF Budget is $123,333.00.




Appropriate funding provided to community applicants as required by the State Government to secure Regional Arts Development Funds (RADF).

Report Quarterly On trackRound 1 (closed on 28 Sept 2012)No. applications received: 1Value of applications received: $20,955 (TBC)No. successful applicants: pending Cumulative value of successful applications: $20,955 (TBC) YTD Successful applicants: pendingYTD value: pending A key objective for next reporting period is to further promote the RADF program and opportunities through PR, marketing and community events such as info nights with past RADF recipients. Another key objective is to encourage new members to and solidify the existing RADF committee.

On trackRound 2 (closed on 30 November 2012) No. applications received: 8 Value of applications received: $67,539 No. successful applicants: 4 Cumulative value of successful applications: $21,294YTD Successful applicants: 6 YTD value: $46,529

Round 3 opened on 18 January, with one application received already.

This quarter was a steep learning curve for newly appointed RADF Liaison Officer, joining the NBRC team less than a month before Round 2 closed. The applications received provided good learning opportunities of both RADF and NBRC systems, processes and requirements (such as insurance, approval processes and planning).

It was also an opportunity for the RADF Committee to meet with the new Liaison Officer. In preparation for this first meeting, RADF Liaison Officer created RADF branded name badges, as

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well as promotional postcards (supplied by Arts Queensland) with the contact details for the RADF Liaison Officer for Committee members to hand out to community members interested in RADF.

During the meeting on 19 December, RADF Liaison Officer discussed with the group ideas to promote the RADF program through PR, marketing and community opportunities such as info nights with past RADF recipients. In preparation for this, RADF Liaison Officer has developed a proposed event plan and budget for a series of six (6x) RADF FUNDamentals information sessions to be held at local art galleries or museums, as well as a running schedule for these evenings, which will include art workshops/activities, how to advice on completing an application, networking opportunities and access to RADF resources. The RADF Committee will need to approve the proposed promotional activity, as well as Arts Queensland, before proceeding. A direct-mail piece informing the community about RADF and promoting the proposed RADF FUNDamentals information evenings is also in development, with initial costings sourced. Again, this initiative will need RADF Committee approval before proceeding.

As reported last quarter, another key objective for the RADF program is to encourage new members to join the local advisory groups, in anticipation that some of these individuals may then be nominated as RADF Committee members in future. With many of the existing Committee members approaching their 4 year

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maximum tenures, it will be essential that some of these members (as well as their knowledge and experience) are retained while new candidates are introduced.

We have already received an expression of interest from a Monogorilby resident wanting to join the local advisory group. This quarter, NBRC has run advertisements and editorials encouraging more people to participate in RADF.

An RADF page is currently in development, which once approved will be housed within the existing NBRC website. This will allow people to download RADF Guidelines, Application forms, Outcome reports and other resources online, while also showcasing local talent and projects made possible through RADF.

The RADF Committee also identified the lack of youth representation in RADF. RADF Liaison Officer has drafted a Letter to Teachers asking their assistance in promoting RADF to interested students, encouraging them to join local advisory groups and to consider creating youth-led arts and cultural projects that could be funded by RADF.

RADF Liaison Officer has also created a database of all previous applicants and recipients to receive email updates on RADF news, such as dates for Rounds opening/closing, successful events and projects etc. An RADF e-newsletter template has been created for this purpose.

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the Annual Bid Report to Council, requesting continued financial support of RADF funding, which will be particularly important for our community during the flood recovery process.

The priority for next quarter will be to complete the Annual Bid to Arts Queensland for RADF funding for the 2013-2014 financial year, deliver planned promotional RADF activities (RADF FUNDamentals info nights pending approval by Committee and Arts Queensland) and continue to increase the participation in RADF by the North Burnett Community.

Given the recent flood event which has affected the community severely, arts and cultural activities made possible by RADF will play an important role in the community recovery process, giving something back to the community rather than taking away from them.

7.2 - INDIGENOUS CULTURE - Develop and maintain close relationships with the local indigenous groups in relation to traditional and cultural heritage issues.

Traditional and Cultural Heritage

Encourage involvement by local indigenous groups in the day to day operations of the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre (RMWABLC)

Report Quarterly On trackA special needs indigenous youth from the school has been invited to assist with the gardening at the centre and is proving mutually beneficial. The local indigenous community has been involved in the oral history project and are showing keen support. The centre actively supports Indigenous celebrations such as Nadoc.

On trackA special needs indigenous youth from the school has been invited to assist with the gardening at the centre and is proving mutually beneficial. The centre actively supports Indigenous celebrations such as Nadoc.The local indigenous community has been involved in the stockmans oral history project and are showing keen support. This project has been completed and a launch involving the indigenous community is planned.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Traditional and Cultural Heritage

Support National Aboriginal Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) within our indigenous community.

Annually Target metNAIDOC Week supported in 2012 in various communities.Eidsvold received community grant to assist with celebrations.




Support funding applications to enhance the cultural and heritage activities of indigenous persons.

Report Quarterly Not startedNo funding identified at this stage

On trackCouncil secured $500 grant to assist in Healing Foundation National Apology Day function

Record the history and existence of indigenous persons and tribes within the region.

Report Quarterly On trackThe Indigenous Stockmans Oral history project is in its final stages and has involved a broad cross section of the indigenous community. This project will provide a basis for further work on this strategy.

On trackThe oral history project is now completed with the touch screen ready to be installed in the Interpretive centre. A launch will be organised for early 2013. The staff involved are competent at recording oral history and new projects to expand on the collection of indigenous history will be subject to funding.

7.3 - FUNDING OPTIONS - Investigate options for funding and grants from various government bodies.

Funding - Government Bodies

Investigate options for funding and grants from various government bodies.

Report Quarterly On trackLiasion with Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) to ascertain grant opporunities available for Council projects and initiatives.

On trackRegular liasion with BIEDO re funding opportunities. No specific grants available for Council designated projects identified

7.4 - CULTURAL HERITAGE - Maintain and promote the cultural heritage of the region.

Arts, Culture & Heritage Facilities

Establish museums and heritage facilities, defining key assets in each community.

Report Quarterly On trackA Plan of Management developed and endorsed by Council for the for the Monto Historical and Cultural Complex.

Target metPlan of management endorsed by Council

Support the Regional Partnership Program and foster working together.

Report Quarterly PostponedNo funding opportunities identified

PostponedNo funding opportunities identified

7.5 - ARTS & CRAFTS - Support arts and crafts of the region through improved gallery facilities, the promotion of professional development opportunities to foster local artists and the building of stronger relationships with relevant bodies.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Arts and Cultural Strategy 2010-2013

Implementation of Council's Arts & Cultural Strategy 2010-2013. Report Quarterly On trackAspects of Strategy incorporated in Reginoal Arts Development Fund (RADF) and Regional Galleries and Museums programs.Some Strategy initiatives incorporated in the Community Development Employment Initiative (CDEI) and Flexible Funding Programs (FFP) where possible.

On trackThe Arts and Cultural Strategy continues to be supported. Most programs are run through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), where most communities are referencing directly to the strategy when planning and implementing projects.A new RADF Liaison Officer has commenced with Council. This officer will focus on rejuvenating the RADF program and also will be working on the Arts and Cultural Strategy.

Seek and provide funding for travelling artists throughout the region.

Report Quarterly Not startedNo funding currently available.

PostponedNo funding currently available.The RMW Australian Bush Learning Centre provided support to a cross-Council collaborative project for an artist in recidence. Outcome yet to be announced.

Continue to maintain and support existing art galleries throughout the region.

Report Quarterly On trackSupport continues for the Monto Historical and Cultural Complex, Mt Perry Art Gallery, Mundubbera Regional Art Gallery and the Gayndah Art Gallery. The RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre (RMWABLC) also receives support from the Arts & Cultural Officers.

On trackThe new Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Liaison Officer has engaged with the Monto Historical and Cultural Complex, to provide additional support with their terms of reference with their partner organisations and to lend additional support.The Mundubbera Regional Art Gallery continues to receive administration support from Council.

7.6 - LIBRARIES - Build and enhance on the role of our Libraries to develop as community hubs, through resource sharing and integration of services.

Library Services

Actual operating expenditure as a percentage of the budget Not Exceeding 100% On trackBiggenden: 20.02%Eidsvold: 27.88%Gayndah: 25.66%Monto: 23.88%Mt Perry: 25.25%Mundubbera: 46.10%

On trackBiggenden: 41.00%Eidsvold: 53.00%Gayndah: 49.00%Monto: 38.00%Mt Perry: 45.00%Mundubbera: 67.00%

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Library Services

Provision of Library Service to each community. Report Quarterly On trackA library service is currently provided in each community.

On trackOur library service is currently provided in each community.

Membership numbers at end of quarter. Report Quarterly & Annual Comparison

On track3,000 members.

On track3,013 total members comprising of:2,049 Adult665 Junior141 Avid90 Temporary34 Institution34 Library

Number of circulation transactions for the quarter. Report Quarterly & Annual Comparison

On track27,308 transactions.

On track24,753 transactions comprising of:9,706 Loans12,039 Returns1,498 Renewals1,510 Reservations

Visitor numbers to community Libraries. Report Quarterly On track15,834 visitors in total to our libraries.

On track14,699 visitors in total to our libraries in Q2.

Programs and activities held. Report Quarterly On trackDigital literacy: 3 programs, 10 attendees.Early and family literacy: 12 programs, 190 attendees.Young adult literacy: 7 programs, 45 attendees.Multicultural awareness: 1 program.Other public events: 5 programs, 163 attendees.

On trackEarly and family literacy: 11 programs, 303 attendees.Young adult literacy: 1 program, 25 attendees.Other public events: 4 programs, 14 attendees.

Development of new programs and services to meet specific customer needs.

Report Quarterly On trackiPad community training session - A one off session was provided at Monto Library. This has created interest for a training program to be created that will offer more sessions and/or one-on-one training to the community.

On trackMore programs/events to host will be discussed at the next library meeting.

7.7 - SPORT & RECREATION - Develop a regional Sport and Recreation Strategy with a focus being on transport issues.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURE/KPI TARGET Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Sport and Recreation

Review Sport & Recreation Plans and develop into a Regional Plan, with a focus being on Transport issues to support this function.

June 2013 PostponedNo budget or funding identified for this initiative

PostponedNo budget or funding identified for this proposal

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GOV 04 03.2013 FORMER RIVERLEIGH SCHOOL SITE Lot 202 on Crown Plan YL303, Parish of Mondowran File: 04.05.04 Responsible Officer: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services Report prepared by: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of the report is to seek Council’s input to the disposal of the former Riverleigh School Site at 289 Coonambula-Eidsvold Road, Riverleigh. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The Department of Education, Training and Employment has declared the abovementioned property surplus to its requirements under the guidelines of the government land policies. The subject lot is held in freehold title and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines is investigating the most appropriate use and possible disposal of the site. The Departments intention is to offer the land for sale under the existing zoning on an as is basis. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 1 – Community Infrastructure and Disaster Management, Section 1.3 Infrastructure Delivery. 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Nil. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Should Council wish to purchase this parcel of land, there will be a purchase cost which is currently unknown. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Nil.

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8 CONSULTATION I have spoken with locals of this area who inform me that the school was closed about 4 years ago and there are still a couple of demountable buildings at this site. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Consider this report and accept recommendations. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION At this point in time, I have no knowledge of any use Council may have in purchasing or retaining this site for public or Council. 11 ATTACHMENTS Plan and photograph of the area RECOMMENDATION

That the report in relation to the proposed offer of sale of Lot 202 on CPYL303, located at 289 Coonambula-Eidsvold Road, Riverleigh being the former Riverleigh School Site be received as information and that the Department of Natural Resources be advised that Council has no further interest in this parcel of land and offers no objection to the proposed sale by public auction.

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GOV 05 OVERDUE RATES & CHARGES

File: 12 – Financial Management Responsible Officer: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services Report prepared by: John O’Brien – Senior Finance Officer 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to inform Council of efforts being made to recover overdue rates and charges. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND Council has substantial overdue rates and charges outstanding and in an endeavour to recover same, a Senior Finance Officer and support personnel have been appointed to achieve a recovery of these funds. It is recognised that once an individual falls behind with payments, it becomes a task to budget to allocate the required finances to meet all commitments. It is not the intention to use threatening tactics to force a sale of any land or property, but rather to encourage ratepayers who have a history of inability to pay to provide a budget and payment system. However, in the event of ratepayers who fail to cooperate with Council Officers or who do not respond to assistance provided a harder line of recovery will then be employed. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 3 – Organisation Ability, Section 3.2 Organisational Systems and 3.4 Transparency and Performance 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS General Policy 230 – Rate Recovery 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Local Government Act Queensland 2009. Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) 2010. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Council’s cost for legal proceedings and outlays to recover overdue rates and charges will improve Council’s cash position following final settlement of the properties for sale by auction.

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7 RISK MANAGEMENT Process will be undertaken with legal advice strictly in accordance with legislation provisions 8 CONSULTATION Follow up telephone calls and further correspondence will be provided on a consistent process until all debts are recovered. To the date of this report there are currently 257 ratepayers on payment arrangements with Council. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Consider this report as information.

10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION It is a proven fact that once an individual becomes overwhelmed with debt he or she either forgets the problem or is overcome with the problem. The intention is to provide encouragement for payment of same and to ensure a consistent and persistent approach is maintained within this recovery process. Refer to attached Graph for declining balances and number of assessments in arrears 2 years and over. Decreasing the number of these assessments has reduced the number of ratepayers progressing to sale of land proceedings; this in turn reduces Council’s expenses on debt recovery legal requirements. A report, including graphs, detailing a list of arrears outstanding and ratepayers’ balances, shown by each community, to demonstrate the decline in funds as payments are received, will be presented to Council’s General meeting for the quarters ending September, December, March and June. 11 ATTACHMENTS

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$53,034.39

$47,732.45

$43,167.16$42,507.69

$40,000.00

$42,000.00

$44,000.00

$46,000.00

$48,000.00

$50,000.00

$52,000.00

$54,000.00

December January February March

Balance of Assessments in Arrears of 2 Years Declining from Dec 2012 to Mar 2013

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$126,002.68

$111,530.08

$99,936.67

$85,573.51

$80,000.00

$90,000.00

$100,000.00

$110,000.00

$120,000.00

$130,000.00

December January February March

Balance of Assessments in Arrears of 1 Year Declining from Dec 2012 to Mar 2013

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The Rate Balance as at 1 March 2013 amounts to $800,802.22 RECOMMENDATION That the Overdue Rates and Charges Report as presented be received as information

3/10/2012 6/11/2012 4/12/2012 3/01/2012 4/02/2013 1/03/2013 % Decrease

BIGGENDEN $238,704.62 $197,470.11 $167,956.89 $154,543.58 $122,542.54 $110,985.67 10%

EIDSVOLD $171,813.88 $140,217.28 $138,188.97 $125,070.48 $120,923.23 $119,622.05 1%

GAYNDAH $305,746.66 $254,666.49 $210,148.87 $190,985.25 $168,400.90 $150,194.21 12%

MONTO $483,795.74 $399,223.90 $338,067.08 $286,229.39 $281,488.00 $244,476.64 15%

MOUNT PERRY $177,006.27 $107,723.57 $87,194.62 $78,257.32 $77,733.92 $73,386.50 6%

MUNDUBBERA $187,800.40 $150,545.75 $143,168.07 $122,199.65 $110,376.41 $102,137.15 8%

$1,564,867.57 $1,249,847.10 $1,084,724.50 $957,285.67 $881,465.00 $800,802.22 10%

Rates Percentage Outstanding as at 1 March 2013

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GOV 06 OVERDUE RATES & CHARGES - INTENTION TO SELL File: 12 – Financial Management Responsible Officer: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services Report prepared by: John O’Brien – Senior Finance Officer 3 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the number of property assessments in arrears for three (3) years and over for rates and charges and the intention to sell. 4 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND There are currently twenty-nine (29) property assessments being dealt with by the Solicitor on behalf of Council. At Council’s General Meeting held 16 October 2012 Council moved a resolution in accordance with section 74 of the Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010 to commence sale of land proceedings to recover outstanding arrears of rates and charges in arrears for four (4) years and over on twenty three (23) properties, providing such rates and charges are not paid in full prior to the date of sale. Accordingly, Council has forwarded a letter dated 30 October 2012 to Finemore Walters & Story Solicitors to proceed with commencement of sale of land for the twenty three (23) properties. Council has received correspondence dated 16 November 2012 from Mr Hal Ing, Solicitor Finemore Walters & Story acting on behalf of Council, confirming that (22) twenty-two individual notices of Intention to Sell have been prepared and posted 19 November 2012. Notices of Intention to Sell Land were executed by Council 14 November 2012. In the case of all of the ratepayers listed for Intention to Sell and there has been no contact or there is uncertainty for one reason or another as to the ratepayers current addresses. In these circumstances it is necessary for service of the Notices to be by way of “substituted service” in accordance with Section 239 of the Local Government Act 2009. Accordingly, a bulk Notice of Intention to Sell was published in the Courier-Mail and the Government Gazette on Friday 30 November 2012 and publication of notice on Council’s website. Pursuant to Section 75 of the Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010, Council can proceed with the sale of the ratepayers’ land 3 months

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after the Notice of Intention to Sell has been given if the overdue rates and charges have not been paid in full. Council must start the sale procedure no later than 6 months after the Notices of Intention to Sell are given e.g. 16 May 2013. Section 75 (3) of the Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010 states: (3) However, the Local Government must end the procedures if the Local Government is paid –

a) the amount of the overdue rates or charges; and b) all expenses that the local government incurs in attempting to sell the land.

The implication of this provision means that Council can continue to auction even if only the expenses of the sale procedures are outstanding. Prior to issuing the Notice of Intention to Sell a ratepayer could have avoided the sale of their land by paying the 3 year overdue portion of their rates. However, now that the Notice of Intention to Sell have been issued, Council only has to stop the sale of land if all overdue rates and expenses of the sale (including legal fees and advertising) are paid. The sale procedures involve issuing an “auction notice” must be performed at least 14 days before the auction date, but not earlier than 35 days, before the intended day of the auction.

1. If the overdue rates and charges are not paid in full within 3 months of the

Notice of Intention to sell being given then Council can proceed with the sale of the land.

2. Council must start the sale procedures within 6 months of the date of giving

the Notice of Intention to Sell. 3. Sale procedures are started by preparing an Auction Notice. The Auction

Notice states the time and place for the auction and includes a full description of the relevant land.

4. The Auction Notice must be given to everyone who was given a Notice of

Intention to Sell. 5. The Auction Notice must also be displayed in Council's public office and on

the land to be sold. 6. The auction must also be advertised in the local newspaper. To the date of this report eight (8) ratepayers following receipt of Council’s Notice of Intention to sell have settled their outstanding rates and charges, with a further two (3) ratepayers with interest or expenses only remaining expected to settle their

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outstanding rates and charges prior to 16 May 2013. A total of $128,848.01 has been received from rate payers who were issued notices of intention to sell. A total of $127,108.20 rates and charges remain outstanding of those twenty three (23) assessments. Refer attachment for further information. At Council’s General Meeting held 19 February 2013, Council moved a resolution in accordance with section 74 of the Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010 to commence sale of land proceedings to recover outstanding arrears of rates and charges in arrears for three (3) years and over on ten (10) properties, providing such rates and charges are not paid in full prior to the date of sale. In accordance with Council policy, these assessments are subject to the commencement of proceedings in accordance with Section 74 of the Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010. Accordingly, Council will forward a letter to Finemore Walters & Story Solicitors to proceed with commencement of sale of land for the ten (10) properties, refer attached list. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 3 – Organisation Ability, Section 3.2 Organisational Systems and 3.4 Transparency and Performance 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS General Policy 230 – Rate Recovery 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Local Government Act Queensland 2009. Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) 2010. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Council’s cost for legal proceedings and outlays to recover overdue rates and charges will improve Council’s cash position following final settlement. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Process will be undertaken with legal advice strictly in accordance with legislation provisions. 8 CONSULTATION The Director of Corporate Services, Senior Finance Officer and Administration Officer will meet with Finemore Walters and Story, Solicitor on Thursday 18 April 2013 for an update on the rates recovery process and discuss a schedule of dates, times, location and arrangement details for the auction sale of land.

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9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Consider this report as information. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION At Council’s General Meeting held 16 October 2012 and 19 February 2013, Council agreed to proceed with commencement of proceedings to recover outstanding rates and charges by submitting the properties for sale by auction. 11 ATTACHMENT Summary of ten (10) Assessments in arrears of three (3) Years requiring a notice of Intention to Sell following 19 February 2013 Council General Meeting, as at 4 February 2013. Summary of twenty three (23) Assessments Issued Notices of Intention to sell following 16 October 2012 Council General Meeting, update as at 1 March 2013.

RECOMMENDATION That the Overdue Rates and Charges – Intention to Sell Report as presented be received as information

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Summary of ten (10) Assessments in arrears of three (3) Years requiring a notice of Intention to Sell following February 2013 Council General Meeting, as at 4 February 2013.

No. ASSESSMENT NAME POSTCODE DESCRIPTION AREA INTEREST

TOTAL

OUTSTANDING

as at 4

February 2013

1 10653‐00000‐000GORDON V & MICHELLE G

KIMBER

873 FARRELLS

ROAD

COALSTOUN

LAKES QLD 4621

Lot

11/SP1818558177m2 $465.27 $2,631.77

2 10653‐10000‐000 KIMBER PTY LTD FARRELLS ROAD DIDCOT QLD 4621Lot

12/SP18185560.07ha $830.52 $4,707.47

3 10785‐00000‐000

SWEETWATER GRAZING PTY

LTD TTE G & M KIMBER

FAMILY TRUST

WATERANGA

ROADDIDCOT QLD 4621

Lot 31

CK80:SL/31

/50197 & Lot

29/CK400 &

Lot 28/CK809

1134.80

7ha$1,166.65 $6,511.51

4 30001‐70000‐000

HOWJA PTY LTD AS T'TEE

FOR HOWLETT FAMILY

TRUST

BURNETT TERRACE GAYNDAH QLD 4625Lot

8/RP9115261070m2 $1,053.56 $5,090.04

5 30333‐26300‐000 AARON C & ANNA J WALKER88 FIELDING

STREETGAYNDAH QLD 4625

Lot

2/RP996431012m2 $1,783.24 $7,531.16

6 30568‐00000‐000AARON C WALKER & ANNA J

HAEGEN52 BOYD STREET GAYNDAH QLD 4625

Lot

1/RP873911945m2 $1,362.34 $5,020.47

7 30665‐60000‐000 JOHN R CROSS16 BOORUNBEH

STREETGAYNDAH QLD 4625

Lot

19/RP324531032m2 $1,233.09 $6,914.03

8 40753‐00000‐000 KATRINA JANE RYAN 6 PALM STREET MULGILDIE QLD 4625Lot

10/M75511012m2 $534.41 $3,958.85

9 50047‐60000‐000ALEXANDER MILLER &

ELIZABETH JANE O'LOAN

GERALDINE

STREET

MOUNT PERRY

QLD 4671

Lot 84‐

85/RP28382.1272ha $465.26 $2,631.76

10 50391‐20000‐000MASTER GROUP TRUST

CANDAN ADA TTEEMU CREEK ROAD GOODNIGHT QLD 4671

Lot 37

BON622

740.575

ha$419.98 $2,794.98

PROPERTY ADDRESS

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SUMMARY OF 23 ASSESSMENTS ISSUED NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL FOLLOWING OCTOBER 2012 COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING

NO ASSESSMENT NAME PROPERTY ADDRESSTOTAL AS AT 31 OCT

2012

EXPENSES INCURRED (EXCL GST)

EXPENSES GST

INTEREST ACCRUED SINCE 31-

10-12

ESTIMATED INTEREST TO DATE

AMOUNT PAID SINCE

NOTICE ISSUED

AMOUNT DUE COMMENTS

1 10324-00000-000TONY ANDREW FERRIS & PAULA MAREE DARR

17 Brookes Street, Biggenden Qld 4621

$8,552.91 $350.00 $35.00 $235.10 $9,138.01 $0.00FULLY PAID, refer receipt #100540.

2 10347-00000-000TONY ANDREW FERRIS & PAULA MAREE DARR

15 Kimber Street, Biggenden Qld 4621

$7,763.56 $350.00 $35.00 $213.41 $8,326.97 $0.00FULLY PAID, refer receipt #100540.

3 10807-00000-000SHANE EDWARD ROBINSON & COLLEENE MARY MAGEE

5 Coringa Hills Road, Coringa Qld 4621

$3,185.60 $350.00 $35.00 $88.67 $3,624.27 $0.00

FULLY PAID, refer receipt #100544 & # 100776.

4 30193-00000-000MURRAY J GALE & DARREN P WALSH

52 Queen Street, Gayndah Qld 4625

$9,682.58 $350.00 $35.00 $329.32 $10,361.90 $0.00FULLY PAID, refer receipt #101100

5 30444-19000-000SELCO HOLDINGS PTY LTD

43 Simon Street, Gayndah Qld 4625

$10,109.40 $350.00 $35.00 $64.17 $10,558.57 $0.00 FULLY PAID

6 30497-10000-000 NETSALT PTY LTDAlfred Street, Gayndah Qld 4625

$7,735.57 $350.00 $35.00 $284.86 $2.42 $8,372.85 NO RESPONSE

7 30502-47000-000 NETSALT PTY LTDOld Nananago Road, Gayndah Qld 4625

$5,684.87 $350.00 $35.00 $209.34 $1.78 $6,245.99 NO RESPONSE

8 30513-70000-000DARYL W DRIVER & BELINDA A KENNEDY

34 Old Maryborough Road, Gayndah Qld 4625

$13,613.26 $72.07 $0.26 $12,816.11 $869.48

Notice not issued due to payment prior to Notice. $70 part payments ceased mid Jan. Solicitor sent letter 13 Feb 13. Payments recommenced 15 Feb 13.

Doc ID: 298263 UPDATED 1 March 2013 Page 1 of 4125



2012


EXPENSES GST


10-12


AMOUNT PAID SINCE

NOTICE ISSUED

AMOUNT DUE COMMENTS

9 30718-45000-000 TONI A WATSON16 King George Avenue, Byrnestown Qld 4625

$5,785.88 $350.00 $35.00 $204.26 $1.81 $6,341.95 NO RESPONSE

10 30740-00000-000 MARY J MCLEAN9 Bonny Street, Ideraway Qld 4625

$3,942.31 $350.00 $35.00 $35.12 $3,977.43 $350.00

Letter forwarded 24 Jan 2013 regarding expenses incurred.

11 31283-00000-000CHARLES A NOEL & HENRY H YOUNG AS TTE

Pile Gully Road, Woodmillar Qld 4625

$3,781.12 $1,576.12 $157.61 $138.61 $1.18 $5,497.03 NO RESPONSE

12 40101-50000-000

JAMES ALEXANDER & JAMES ANDREW & CHRISTINE ANN FORSYTH

Edison Street, Monto Qld 4630

$14,536.42 $350.00 $35.00 $205.28 $0.01 $14,739.90 $351.81

Last payment received $338.64, receipt #100514. Balance to be paid by End of Jan 2013 - NOT RECEIVED. Solicitor sent letter dated 13 Feb 13 requesting final payment.

13 40129-00000-000ADAM GEOFFREY MCLAUGHLAN

7 Morse Street, Monto Qld 4630

$8,160.39 $350.00 $35.00 $300.49 $2.55 $8,813.43

JO'B spoke to rate payer on 26 Feb 13. RP advised he was unable to make full payment at this stage. JO'B referred RP to solicitor.




2012


EXPENSES GST


10-12


AMOUNT PAID SINCE

NOTICE ISSUED

AMOUNT DUE COMMENTS

14 40525-00000-000JANETTE MARGARET POWER

33 Leichardt Street, Monto Qld 4630

$13,406.38 $350.00 $35.00 $493.64 $0.03 $14,133.23 $116.82

Part payment of $14,133.23 received 28 Feb 2013, pending receipt. Solicitor to forward letter regarding remaining expenses.

15 40665-51000-000CORRY STREAT PTY LTD AS TTE

1a Faraday Street, Monto Qld 4630

$29,362.40 $350.00 $35.00 $1,081.15 $9.17 $30,802.72NO RESPONSE. Mail returned Unclaimed.

16 40714-00000-000CLIFFORD LEONARD & MELINDA MAY STREAT

30 Monal Street, Mulgildie Qld 4630

$13,451.62 $1,576.12 $157.61 $180.46 $15,365.81 -$157.61

FULLY PAID, Balance provided included GST, Credit remains on Rate Card to be applied to next levy

17 40715-00000-000CLIFFORD LEONARD & MELINDA MAY STREAT

32 Monal Street, Mulgildie Qld 4630

$9,715.45 $1,576.12 $157.61 $130.34 $11,579.52 -$157.61

FULLY PAID, Balance provided included GST, Credit remains on Rate Card to be applied to next levy




2012


EXPENSES GST


10-12


AMOUNT PAID SINCE

NOTICE ISSUED

AMOUNT DUE COMMENTS

18 40938-14000-000ERROL KENNETH & ANNE MARIE GLEADHILL

30960 Gayndah-Monto Road, Three Moon Qld 4630

$19,399.89 $350.00 $35.00 $674.18 $5.32 $2,412.64 $18,016.75

Super Payout of $9000 in progress. Possibility of Bank to pay out arrears. Letter dated 22 Feb 13 sent to Gadens Lawyers See Doc ID: 345115

19 40965-00000-000JEAN OLVIE & ROBERT GLYNN NOWLAND

7 Mill Road, Monto Qld 4630

$14,816.94 $350.00 $35.00 $545.59 $4.63 $15,717.16 NO RESPONSE

20 41368-10000-000 RONALD JASON ABBOTT900 Youlambie Road, Monto Qld 4630

$11,377.12 $350.00 $35.00 $51.53 $11,813.65 -$35.00

FULLY PAID Balance provided included GST, Credit remains on Rate Card to be applied to next levy

21 41420-00000-000ROBERT GLYNN & LEANNE RAE NOWLAND

Glen Valley Road, Moonford Qld 4630

$13,061.57 $350.00 $35.00 $480.95 $4.08 $13,896.60 NO RESPONSE

22 50036-00000-000 LUCA JOHN SIMMSHeussman Street, Mt Perry Qld 4671

$4,145.11 $1,576.12 $157.61 $152.64 $265.29 $6,139.16 NO RESPONSE

23 50054-00000-000 PAUL EDWARD WATTDonnely Street, Mt Perry Qld 4671

$4,194.81 $1,576.12 $157.61 $154.43 $1.31 $5,926.67 NO RESPONSE

TOTAL REC'D SINCE

NOTICES ISSUED

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

TO DATE

$128,848.01 $127,108.20


GOV 07 FINANCIAL REPORT File: 12 – Financial Management Responsible Officer: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services Report prepared by: Justin Kronk – Manager Financial Services 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide Council with up to date, accurate and relevant financial information 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND At Council’s Budget Meeting on 7 August 2012, Council adopted the Operational and Capital budget for the financial period 01 July 2012 to 30 June 2013. Council adopted its first operational budget amendment at its September general meeting. This report outlines performance against budget for the year to the end of last month. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 3 – Organisation Ability, Section 3.4 Transparency in Performance 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Local Government (Finance, Plans and Reporting) Regulation 2010 requires that Council be given statements made up to as near as practical to the end of the preceding month. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Nil 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Nil 8 CONSULTATION Nil 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Report is for information purposes only

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10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION These statements form the report which outlines Council’s performance for the financial year to month end and the financial position as at that date. The Income Statement outlines the result of Council’s day to day operations. The Balance Sheet outlines the impact of those operations and capital expenditure. 11 ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 is the Statement of Comprehensive Income Attachment 2 is the Balance Sheet Attachment 3 is the Statement of Cashflow RECOMMENDATION That the financial report as presented be received as information.

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Attachment 1 NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL

Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 28 February 2013

Notes 2013 Actual Amend. 12/13

Income

Recurrent revenue

Rates, levies and charges 3 5,644,967 12,218,305

Fees and charges 3 970,834 1,242,000

Rental income 3 259,606 367,529

Interest received 3 432,531 524,950

Sales revenue 3 6,389,830 7,776,078

Other income 3 236,822 281,850

Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 4 8,915,981 19,155,713

22,850,571 41,566,425

Recurrent expenses

Employee benefits 6 (9,743,529) (14,900,000)

Materials and services 7 (13,518,194) (24,514,848)

Finance costs 8 (122,764) (260,905)

Depreciation and amortisation 9 0 (6,907,884)

(23,384,486) (46,583,637)

Operating Result before Capital Items (533,915) (5,017,212)

Net Capital Items

Capital Income

Reversal of prior revaluation decrement 0 9,082,679

Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 4 115,097 1,377,160

Gain/(loss) on disposal of assets 0 0

Net Capital Items

115,097 10,459,839

Net result after capital items

(418,818) 5,442,627

Other comprehensive income

Increase / (decrease) in asset revaluation surplus 10 0 0

Total other comprehensive income for the year

0 0

Total comprehensive income for the year (418,818) 5,442,627

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Statement of Financial Position



Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 11 14,758,534 11,340,290

Trade and other receivables 12 1,810,097 3,997,680

Inventories 13 590,212 622,429

17,158,843 15,960,399

Total current assets 2

17,158,843 15,960,399

Non-current Assets

Receivables 12 31,839 25,839

Property, plant and equipment 15 882,846,829 889,804,153

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Intangible assets 16 0 194,659

Total non-current assets 2

882,878,669 890,024,651

TOTAL ASSETS

900,037,512 905,985,050

Current Liabilities

Trade and other payables 17 1,908,982 3,042,271

Borrowings 18 221,163 465,097

Provisions 20 1,388,447 1,353,596

Other 21 327,603 327,604

Total current liabilities

3,846,196 5,188,568

Non-current Liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities 18 3,096,276 3,534,186

Provisions 20 394,247 281,655

Total non-current liabilities

3,490,523 3,815,841

TOTAL LIABILITIES

7,336,719 9,004,409

NET COMMUNITY ASSETS 892,700,793 896,980,641

Community Equity

Shire capital 651,135,746 658,079,452

Asset revaluation reserve 22 243,900,586 238,876,020

Retained surplus/(deficiency) (2,335,540) 25,169

TOTAL COMMUNITY EQUITY 892,700,793 896,980,641

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Statement of Cash Flows



Cash flows from operating activities:

Receipts from customers 18,280,002 21,729,651

Payments to suppliers and employees (27,152,849) (39,909,908)

(8,872,847) (18,180,257)

Interest received 432,531 524,950

Rental income 259,606 367,529

Non-capital grants and contributions 8,915,981 19,127,100

Borrowing costs (105,274) (225,905)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities 28

629,997 1,613,417

Cash flows from investing activities:

Payments for property, plant and equipment (2,188,968) (9,057,200)

Net movement on loans and advances 34,540 34,540

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and

equipment 5 0 219,999

Finance lease receipts 0 0

Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 115,097 1,377,160

Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities

(2,039,331) (7,425,501)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from borrowings 0 960,000

Repayment of borrowings (212,001) (462,657)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities

(212,001) 497,343

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash

equivalents held (1,621,335) (5,314,741)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of

reporting period 16,655,031 16,655,031

Cash and cash equivalents at end of reporting period 11 14,758,534 11,340,290

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GOV 08 REVENUE & EXPENDITURE REPORT File: 12 – Financial Management Responsible Officer: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services Report prepared by: Justin Kronk – Manager Financial Services 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide council with additional information over that which is required by legislation. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The preceding statements provide information at the level at which the budget was adopted. These statements provide greater detail. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 3 – Organisation Ability, Section 3.4 Transparency in Performance 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Nil 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Nil 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Nil 8 CONSULTATION Nil 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Receive this report as information.

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10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION The attachment is a revenue and expenditure report for the Council split in line with the operational budget adopted by Council for the period. This report splits the operations of Council by each directorate in line with the budget that was adopted. The benchmark for the amount of the year completed is 67% being 8 months of 12 completed. Comments on variances are included below.

General Ledger Section

Description Actual to Budget Variance

Governance

1070-0003 Human Resources

Trainee costs are above budget, and revenue is well below budget some this item will require adjustment.

Corporate Services

1900-0003 Council Housing

There have been some houses that have not have tenants for some time during the year. Revenue is likely to be under budget by approx. $15k.

Community Services

2300-0003 Tourist Promotion

Sale of souvenirs below budget.

2350-0003 RM Williams Centre

Revenue is below budget through all types of revenue.

2500-0003 Cultural –Museums & Galleries

Expense above budget throughout section. Expense needs to be halted or budget looked at further.

3500-0003 Other Sports Facilities

Revenue is below, this is mostly capital revenue for projects budgeted for. Revenue will be received in line with grant agreement terms. Due to timing of projects some of this funding may not be received in the current financial year.

3600-0003 Caravan Parks

Caravan park section needs to be reviewed.

Technical Services

4000-0003 Engineering Office

Revenue is below budget. The majority of revenue is based on completion of work and milestones. An indirect outcome of flood event was that the R2R quarterly report in February was not lodged on time correctly. This will slow payment of funds as these amount will be included in the April/May report.

4200-0003 Cemeteries Revenue is low.

4600-0003 Workshops & Depots

Revenue is low, due to fuel tax credit reduction, will need budget review.

5000-0002 Water First half year water meter reads currently being completed. Consumption revenue will show when rates are issued.

Development Services

7000-0003 Environmental Precept payment made for year. BMRG expenses for prickly acacia etc has been incurred, offsetting revenue to come. Some annual licences for Environmental Health

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have been paid in December. Revenue is low as 2nd half year of Environmental Levy is yet to be issued.

7501-0004 NBRC Waste Waste Revenue is down throughout all tips. Will need to give consideration to fees and amount of revenue received and also volume that is dumped.

Overall Perspective

Revenue is below YTD budget by $5.6million.This is due to the timing of the rates issue for the 2nd half year ($1.8m), R2R payment timing($800k), recoverable works ($900k), TIDS($500k), Capital Revenue ($800k), Financial Assistance Grant timing ($800k) Expenses are below budget overall by $2.8million, this includes an amount for depreciation based on the adopted budget, this depreciation figure will increase with further works to be completed on the asset register.

11 ATTACHMENTS Revenue and Expenditure Report RECOMMENDATION That the Revenue Expenditure Report as presented, be received.

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Attachment

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GOV 09 CURRENT ASSET POSITION REPORT File: 12 – Financial Management Responsible Officer: Les Hotz – Director of Corporate Services Report prepared by: Justin Kronk – Manager Financial Services 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the current asset position of Council. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND Council has requested up to date information regarding its cash position. It is not possible to consider cash in isolation so this report includes other current assets and current liabilities giving insight as to the net asset position. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 3 – Organisation Ability, Section 3.4 Transparency in Performance 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Nil. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Nil. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Nil. 8 CONSULTATION Result of discussion with senior staff, consultants and auditors suggest that this format will be of greater assistance to Council’s deliberations. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Receive this report as information.

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10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION Presented below is a breakdown of the current position of Council: This Month Last Month Current Assets Cash 14,758,534 16,018,060 Receivables 1,810,097 2,035,046 Inventory 590,212 689,936 Total Current Assets 17,158,843 18,743,042 Current Liabilities Trade Creditors 1,908,982 1,740,256 Employee entitlements 1,388,447 1,377,933 QTC Loans 221,163 221,163 Other 327,603 327,603 Total Current Liabilities 3,846,195 3,666,955

Net Assets 13,312,648 15,076,087 11 ATTACHMENTS Nil RECOMMENDATION That the Current Asset Position Report as presented, be received.

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Responsible Officer: Andrew Jackson – Director Community / Cultural Services Report by: Pascal Kellenberg – Community Development Project Officer

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT

The purpose of this report is to agree on the distribution of funds to not-for-profit community organisations who qualify for such funding in accordance with policy guidelines set by Council.

2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

Council in its adoption of the 2012/2013 budget allocated funding of $100,000 for allocation to not-for-profit community organisations. This funding does not include the utilisation of Council infrastructure ie parks, reserves, halls by not for profit organisations

3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN

In accordance with Outcome 6 – Community Services & Health, Section: 6.3 Community Group Support

4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS

The allocation of funding for not-for-profit organisations is based on and in accordance with Statutory Policy 102 – Grants to Community Organisations.

5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Sections 4(1)(h) and 11 of the Local Government Finance Standard 2005 require Council to develop a Statutory Policy to administer these funds.

6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Allocation of $100,000 has been made in the 2012/2013 budget.

Precommitted (but not yet spent) expenditures $ Item 1

Australian Red Cross 100.00 Red Cross Calling Appeal

Fruit Fly Mat Cup Program 360.00 Fruit Fly Program

NAIDOC 450.00 NAIDOC School initiative

Bundaberg Health Service Rotary House 10,000.00 Annual Contribution

Action Rescue Helicopter 10,000.00 Annual Contribution Orange Festival 10,500.00 $5000 cash, $5000 inkind,

$500 entrant fee Total $31,410

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7 RISK MANAGEMENT Recommendations provided in this report for the allocation of funds have been made in accordance with Statutory Policy 102 – Grants to Community Organisation.

8 CONSULTATION

NIL

9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

Consider this report and accept recommendations. Consider this report and reject recommendations.

10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION

Presented are grant applications considered by Council on a monthly basis. Please accept the Officer’s apologies as due to recent flood events and subsequent workload the monthly report was not presented in January and February 2013. Please consider all applications including the retrospectively presented ones.

Item Remaining Balance

Total budget 2012 – 2013 $100,000.00

Precommitments (per point 6) $31,410 $68,590.00

Effective Expenditures per March 7th 2013 $23,951.47 $44,638.53

Remaining budget 2012 - 2013 $44,638.53

Effective expenditure as per March 7th 2013 is $23,951.47. This leaves a remaining budget for the year 2012 – 2013 of $44,638.53

11 ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A - List of applications received since the last grants round up amounting to $7,100 (includes in-kind) as well as listing of expenditures until 7th March 2013.

RECOMMENDATIONS That Council approve the Director of Community and Cultural Services recommendation as outlined in the following table (Attachment A) for financial and in-kind assistance, under Policy 102 Grants to Community Organisations:

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ATTACHMENT A - APPLICATIONS FOR NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING MARCH 2013

Doc ID Date

Received Organisation

Proposal Description

Event Date

Details 2011 / 2012

Sponsorship

Requested Cash

Amount

Requested Inkind

Estimate

Directors Recommded

Cash Donation

Directors Recommded Inkind Donation

Project Budget

Comments

301242 14/12/2012 Mitchell Roth Mercantile Relay

Australia Day Mercantile relay

26/01/2013 Fund raising event with money raised going to the Royal Flying Doctor Service

$500 $500 $500 Total Project cost $1,500

330337 12/01/2013 Biggenden Apex Club

Charity fundraising concert

15/12/2012 Concert at Biggenden Camp draft with proceeds to go to AGL helicopter service

$1,500 $2,000 $0

Already received a grant of $750 this financial year, Council directly supports AGL

330138 08/02/2013 Mundubbera Show Society

Annual Show May 2013

10/05/2013 Inkind support (bins, water truck for grounds preparation)

$500 $600 $600

342769 13/02/2013 Monto Magic Tourism Action Group

Voices of Birralee at Lake Cania

05/05/2013 Choir performance / flood appeal fund raising event

$0 $2,000 $2,000 $1,000 $2,000 Total Project Cost $86,200

Donations Requested

Request for Cash Donations $4,500

Request for In Kind Donations $2,600

Total Donations requested $7,100

Directors Recommendations

Recommended Request for Cash Donations $1,500

Recommended Request for In Kind Donations $2,600

Total Donations Recommended for approval $4,100

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EXPENDITURE OF DONATIONS 2012/2013 as per March 7th 2013

J/Cost Reference PAYEE $ Item

3955-1000-0014 Biggenden Historical Society 500 Grant towards Hospital restoration project

3955-1000-0022 Dallarnil Sports Club 950 Grant towards annual Rodeo

3955-1000-0034 Biggenden Apex 750 Grant towards Christmas Fair

3955-1000-0037 Coulston Lakes Soldier Hall C 2300 Grant towards water tank installation

3955-1001-0002 Dallarnil Sports Club 47.01 inkind mowing

3955-1001-0009 Biggenden Auto Spectacular 999 Grant towards Auto Spectacular

3955-2000-0001 Eidsvold Show Society 859.95 Inkind grant towards Eidsvold Show

3955-2000-0002 Eidsvold Race Club 234 Storage of Carousel

3955-2000-0006 Eidsvold Aboriginal Housing 942.72 Grant towards NAIDOC week

3955-2000-0013 Lucy Thompson 250 Grant towards Sports Performance

3955-2000-0020 Eidsvold Community Garden 488.7 Grant towards Community Garden project

3955-2001-0010 Eidsvold Hospital Auxiliary 36.68 Inkind mowing

3955-3000-0007 Gayndah Swim Club 1000 Grant towards Merch Relay

3955-3000-0045 Benjamin Kenny 250 Grant towards Sports Performance

3955-3000-0046 Stacey Duncan 250 Grant towards Sports Performance

3955-3001-0029 Courthouse Grounds 205.81 inkind mowing

3955-4001-0059 Monto Fly In 8,137.59 Inkind site preparations for Monto Fly In

3955-5000-0008 Mt Perry RSL 999.00 Anzac Day breakfast

3955-5000-0017 Pat Augustine Cultural Centre 475.00 Grant towards genealogy project

3955-5001-0014 Mt Perry Dump Truck Pull 87.45 Inkind support towards Dump Truck pull

3955-5001-0016 Mt Perry Race Club 875.60 Inkind support

3955-6000-0017 RSL Mundubbera 247.42 inkind mowing

3955-6000-0024 CWA 101.76 Inkind mowing

3955-6000-0030 Mundubbera Bullarama Assn 1000 Grant towards annual Rodeo

3955-6000-0031 SES 143.85 inkind mowing

3955-6000-0033 MCDA 724.89 Inkind donation

3955-6000-0038 Oriel Chambers 250 Grant towards Sports Performance

3955-6001-0013 Mundubbera Home Units 177.24 inkind mowing

3955-6001-0032 Xmas in the Park 358.8 Grant towards Christmas event

3955-7000-0003 Fruit Fly Mat Cup Program 236.36 Fruit Fly bait Cups

3955-7000-0007 NAIDOC 72.64 Inkind Support NAIDOC week

Total Grant Donations Expenditure 23,951.47

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ECON 01 03/2013 2013 NORTH BURNETT NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL GUIDE REPORT

Responsible Officer: Andrew Jackson – Director Community & Cultural Services Report prepared by: Jenny Bebbington – Tourism Development Coordinator

1. PURPOSE OF REPORT This report provides Council with a proposal for the production of the 2013 North Burnett Naturally Beautiful Guide (NBNBG). 2. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The existing NBNBG is out-dated. There are around 5,500 copies which could possibly last until the middle of the year. Research for the production of the 3rd Edition is currently underway. The proposal for the next edition is to produce the guide and source the advertising in-house. The aim is to produce a 40 page A4 sized guide that would include a conservative estimate of 12 advertisements ranging in price according to placement and size (refer below and Attachment 001- Proposed Advertising Prospectus). Tourism Operators and related businesses would be invited to participate in this advertising opportunity. Council has the software to produce the document in-house. Printing would be sourced externally. The guide would include themes according to attractions and activities and contain a section devoted to each town, suggested drive routes and loops, harvest calendar, town maps and an events calendar. Council would have full control of the content, layout, design and advertising.

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3. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The following indicative costs are GST exclusive –

Other Printing Cost Options – 40 Page: Copies 20,000 25,000 $8,273 $9,705 Revenue from advertising is based on a conservative 12 advertisements as follows - 1 x back page; 2 x ½ page; 2 x 1/6 page and 7 x standard format OPTION A. Fees for advertising are based on 60% of the advertising rates for the Bundaberg North Burnett Holiday Guide as a point of reference. As a comparison, a quotation received in 2010 for 30,000 copies of the 32 page document to be wholly produced externally ie: creative, design, layout and printing, was $ 20,585 plus 15% of the advertising revenue which the company would source (refer Attachment 003). 4. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 001 – Proposed Advertising Prospectus Attachment 002 – Quotation to print the Guide Attachment 003 – Quotation to wholly outsource project 5.0 RECOMMENDATION That Council endorse the production of the 2013 North Burnett Naturally Beautiful Guide as outlined in the above report.

Description Revenue Unit Cost

Qty Expenses Comments

Income

RMWABLC Allocation JCN: 2360-2030-0000

5,000

Special Projects Allocation GL: 2300-2475-0000 8,000

Estimated Advertising Revenue 7,698

Expenditure

Printing of 40 Page Publication 95gsm gloss art. Freight Included. (Refer Attachment 002)

30,000copies

11,137 Based on the maximum and recommended quantity. Other alternatives listed below.

Wages x 2 to Coordinate Advertising/ Publishing - $40 x 120 hrs each

$40.00 incl

oncost

240 hrs

9,600

TOTAL REVENUE $ 20,698 TOT EXP $ 20,737

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Advertising Opportunity North Burnett Naturally Beautiful is the only comprehensive free full colour gloss visitor guide dedicated

entirely to the North Burnett region to include Biggenden, Gayndah, Mundubbera, Eidsvold, Monto and

Mount Perry districts.

The 2013/14 edition is designed to create awareness and educate prospective visitors about the variety

of activities and experiences available to them and ultimately motivate more people to visit our region.

We invite you to participate in this newly designed publication promoting the naturally beautiful

experiences that the North Burnett has to offer.

FACTS 30,000 copies printed for domestic circulation

Displayed as an online magazine on websites including RACQ

Comprehensive regional information including popular events

New layout handy for our predominant self‐drive market

DISTRIBUTION Visitor Information Centres in the North Burnett region,

target market areas and surrounding regions including

Bundaberg, Capricorn Coast, Central Highlands, Fraser Coast,

South Burnett, Toowoomba and Western Downs.

Caravan, Camping and Touring Trade Shows

Electronic distribution through websites and links

Mail outs from visitor enquiries

Conference packs

Tourist operators in region

BENEFITS Direct advertising to the consumer with your business details.

Representation of your business in Visitor Information Centres

Consumers are more likely to pick up one brochures with

everything in it

Ability to use the guide for your own marketing purposes

12 month advertising exposure into the key target markets

For all adver sing enquiries, please contact: Jenny Bebbington on 1300 696 272 Email: adver sing@northburne .qld.gov.au

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STANDARD FORMATTED ADVERTISEMENT

Option A ‐ 1/12 Page Formatted

90mm wide x 42mm deep Text and image or logo to be supplied Price includes GST and artwork

$210.00

Material Instructions & Specifications

TEXT: Supplied in digital format and sent via email directly to [email protected] or on CD in Microsoft Word in the following order:

1. Heading, 2. Text ‐ word count to be approximately 35 words, 3. Contact details.

LOGO/IMAGE: Please note, Standard Formatted adverts can include either one (1) logo or one (1) photograph/image only in the image area. Logos cannot be

placed in the text area. Logo to be supplied as high resolution JPG (300dpi) or a vector EPS file (with fonts converted to outlines). Images to be supplied as a high

resolution JPG or TIFF (300dpi) at a minimum width of 36mm. JPG files must not be compressed to low quality images, only high quality files will be accepted.

Logos/images supplied in Microsoft Word will not be accepted.

PROOFS: One (1) proof of the advertisement will be supplied for checking, to which one (1) revision will be allowed. Additional revisions and proofs will be

charged at $33 per proof (GST included).

Text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here, text here. Address: Gayndah Qld 4625 Phone: 07 4166 0000 Email: [email protected]

BUSINESS NAME HERE ...

TO BOOK ‘Option A’ Complete and send this form along with your payment as follows to:

Visitor Guide Advertising

North Burnett Regional Council

PO Box 390 GAYNDAH QLD 4625

TEL: 1300 696 272 FAX: 4161 1425

EMAIL: [email protected]

BOOKING DEADLINEFriday 29 March, 2013

MATERIAL DEADLINE Friday 29 March, 2013

*If accepted after this date a 10% surcharge will be applied.

BOOKING FORM: Name of Advertiser (Business/Company Name):

Name of Establishment:

Address: Postcode:

Contact Person: Phone:

Postal Address (if different from above):

Authorised By: Position: (full name of owner/partner/director) (Owner/partner/director) Text (35 words or less):

Address/Contact Details:

Image Requirements:

PAYMENT DETAILS: Please note 50% payment due on booking. Deposit is non‐refundable.

Total ad cost: $..............................

50% deposit: $..............................

Balance: $..............................

CREDIT CARD DETAILS: □ Master Card □ Visa

Card #: Verification #: Expiry Date: /

Cardholders Name: Signature:

□ Cheque for 50% deposit is attached 148

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DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT Option B ‐ 1/6 Page Display 90mm wide x 86mm deep $420.00

Option C ‐ 1/4 Page Display 90mm wide x 130mm deep $597.00

Option D ‐ 1/2 Page Display 182mm wide x 130mm deep $1,134.00

Option E ‐ Full Page Display 182mm wide x 262mm deep $2,220.00

Back Cover ‐ Full Page Display 210mm wide x 297mm deep + 5mm bleed $3,120.00

Option C 1/4 Page

90mm wide x 130mm deep

$597.00

Option B1/6 Page


$420.00

Option D1/2 Page


$1,134.00

Material Instructions & Specifications

ADVERTISEMENTS NEEDING ARTWORK: Any text, images and logos which are to be included in advertisement artwork are to be supplied in digital format via

email to [email protected] or on CD/DVD along with any instructions for design and specific colours if known.

Logos/Images: Non‐standard and display advertisements can include any reasonable amount of images/photos. Logos to be supplied as high resolution JPG

(300dpi) or a vector EPS file (with fonts converted to outlines). Images to be supplied as a high resolution JPG or TIFF (300dpi) at a minimum size of 1MB. JPG

files must not be compressed to low quality images, only high quality files will be accepted. Logos/images supplied in Microsoft Word will not be accepted.

SUPPLIED PRESS‐READY ARTWORK: All artwork must be PC compatible and is to be supplied on CD/DVD or by email to [email protected] .

Preferred file format for any supplied artwork is a press optimised PDF file, created using Adobe Acrobat Distiller, at exact dimensions in mm. No bleed or crop

marks required, except for full page back cover and full page inside cover artwork which require 5mm bleed. All images in PDF should be a minimum resolution

of 300dpi. Convert all fonts to outlines or embed in PDF. Artwork created in Microsoft Word or Publisher will not be accepted.

InDesign: CMYK with all files checked for separation, unused colours deleted, all colours named with their process elements (eg. “100M/100Y”), fonts converted

to outlines, all images embedded, files saved as press optimised PDF. Illustrator: CMYK with all files checked for separation, unused colours deleted, all colours

named with their process elements (eg. “100M/100Y”), fonts converted to outlines, all images embedded, files saved as EPS. Photoshop: Resolution 300dpi,

CMYK colour mode, files to be saved as high resolution TIFF or EPS. JPEG files should have compression set no lower than 10 to ensure the file maintains good

quality.

PROOFS: One (1) proof of the advertisement will be supplied for checking, to which one (1) revision will be allowed. Additional revisions and proofs will be

charged at $33 per proof (GST inc).

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DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT BOOKING FORM

Please indicate the size of advertising space required: (Costs include GST and artwork)

□ Option B ‐ 1/6 Page Display 90mm wide x 86mm deep $ 420

□ Option C ‐ 1/4 Page Display 90mm wide x 130mm deep $ 597

□ Option D ‐ 1/2 Page Display 182mm wide x 130mm deep $ 1,134

□ Option E ‐ Full Page Display 182mm wide x 262mm deep $ 2,220

□ Back Cover ‐ Full Page Display 210mm wide x 297mm deep + 5mm bleed $ 3,120

TO BOOK ‘Option B, C, D, E or Back Cover’Complete and send this form along with your payment as follows to: Visitor Guide Advertising North Burnett Regional Council PO Box 390 GAYNDAH QLD 4625

TEL: 1300 696 272 FAX: 4161 1425

EMAIL: [email protected]

BOOKING DEADLINEFriday 29 March, 2013

MATERIAL DEADLINE Friday 29 March, 2013

*If accepted after this date a 10% surcharge will be applied.

Name of Advertiser (Business/Company Name): ________________________________________________

Name of Establishment: ______________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________ _____________

__________________________________________________________ Postcode: _____________

Contact Person: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________

Postal Address (if different from above): ______________________________________________________

Authorised By: _____________________________ Position: ________________________________ (full name of owner/partner/director) (Owner/partner/director)

PAYMENT DETAILS: Please note 50% payment due on booking. Deposit is non‐refundable.

Total ad cost: $..............................

50% deposit: $.............................. (Due on booking)

Balance: $..............................

CREDIT CARD DETAILS: □ Master Card □ Visa

Card No: ___________________________ Verification No: _______ Expiry Date: ______________

Cardholders Name: _________________________ Signature: ________________________________

□ Cheque for 50% deposit is attached □ I am supplying my own artwork

ADVERTISERS’ ACCEPTANCE POLICY The contract is subject to the following conditions: • The “Publisher” means North Burnett Regional Council, its servants or agents. Nominated servants or agents have the right to sell advertising space and collect funds on behalf of the Publisher. The “Advertiser” means the advertiser referred to above. The “Publication” means the publication referred to overleaf and above, produced by the publisher. • No order will be accepted and no contract will be entered into for advertising in any publication of the publisher except on these conditions. • The advertiser warrants that publication will not give rise to any rights against or liabilities in the publisher, its servants or agents and agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the publisher, its servants and agents against all liability, claims, proceedings, loss or damages whatsoever arising from the publication of an advertisement on behalf of the advertiser. • The publisher in its absolute discretion and without notice, may withdraw or refuse to publish and advertisement and no liability for claims, damages or compensation whatsoever in respect thereof will be made or held against the publisher. • The advertiser shall pay the publisher the price specified in the Schedule of Advertising Rates. The advertiser will supply advertising material by the deadline date specified. • Any cancellation received after the deadline date will not be accepted and the advertiser will be liable to pay the full rate applicable for the amount of advertising space booked. • The publisher will not be liable for failing to comply with any telephone or oral instructions which are not confirmed in writing within 72 hours from the date of oral communication. • The publisher may determine the position of any advertising in the publication at its absolute discretion unless on express written agreement to the contrary has been entered into. • The publisher will attempt to publish advertisements as ordered but will not accept liability for misplacement of, error, omission or failure to publish any advertising material, including action or omission by the publisher, its servants or agents.

For all adver sing enquiries, please contact: Jenny Bebbington on 1300 696 272 Email: adver sing@northburne .qld.gov.au

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22/01/13

JennyAttention:

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL

P O BOX 3904166 9999Phone:

Fax: 4166 9933QLDGAYNDAH 4625SADDLE STITCHED

Dear Jenny We thank you for your enquiry and have much pleasure in enclosing our quotation for the supply of the following:

128396QUOTE No:

40pp TOURIST BOOKLETJOB TITLE:

DESCRIPTION: 40pp SELF COVER BOOKLET PRINTED 4colours THROUGHOUTSADDLE STITCHEDSIZE - 297 x 210FROM DISK ART SUPPLIEDDELIVERED FREE IN STORE TO MONTO

STOCK: 95gsm GLOSS ART

Quantity : 20,000 25,000 30,000

Printing($) 8,272.73 9,704.54 11,136.36

GST($) 827.27 970.46 1,113.64

TOTAL($) 9,100.00 10,675.00 12,250.00

DELIVERY: Price includes delivery in one consignment to one TOOWOOMBA address only.Any additional freight will be charged at commercial rates.

FILM & ARTWORK: If being supplied, must be to our imposition and specifications or extra expenses will be incurred.

TERMS: As formally agreed in writing, or else C.O.D.Prices are subject to Stock Prices and availability at receipt of order.

Please contact us if you have any queries regarding these prices. We look forward to receiving yourorder and will ensure professional services at all times.

Regards

Nev AskinGeneral Managerm: 0418 719 464e: [email protected]

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ECON 02 2.2013 INFORMATION ONLY REPORT RM WILLIAMS AUSTRALIAN BUSH LEARNING CENTRE

Responsible Officer: Andrew Jackson – Director of Community & Cultural Services Report prepared by: John Day – Manager RMWABLC

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to inform Council on the progress of the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre operations. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The launch of the Oral Stories of Aboriginal Stockmen is to be held on Thursday the 21st of March at the Centre starting at 2.00 pm. The Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders and Multiculturalism, the Hon Glen Elmes has been invited to launch the Touch Screen. Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney and MP Ken O’ Dowd have also been invited as they are our local members. All Councillors, members of the Friends of RM Inc. and the families of the Elders involved have also been invited to attend. The acquittal for the project has been completed and sent to the RADF Coordinator. In the month of February there were two training events cancelled and two public meetings cancelled due to rain and flooding. The recovery meeting with the Governor and Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries proceeded with 60 flood affected locals attending. There were media releases and WEB message from this event. Continued flooding events in the middle of February again caused disruption with the Centre but mainly through cancellation of planned activities. The Flood Recovery Forum was cancelled quite late and there was no time to adequately inform the public so many of the providers who were in town were invited to the Centre and provided assistance to any locals who arrived until lunch time. This proved very useful as some people did turn up and were provided for so there was no ill feeling from the public. The new Gallery exhibit, the “South Burnett Bush Collection”, was installed and was on display throughout February and will be up until the end of March. This exhibit includes a number of different media and styles including indigenous art, pottery and small tin sculptures. There have been three advertisements and a press release placed in the local paper for this exhibit and all schools in the region have been informed of the content and dates.

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The ‘Framed’ photo exhibition was split and half was sent to Monto Gallery and the other half was sent to Gayndah Gallery for display. This has made maximum use of a local high value resource. The Centre’s website is still very close to being finalised however the flood recovery effort has postponed this work as well. Centre management has been involved in flood recovery meetings to assist with the clean up on orchards in the region. Blaze Aid meetings were also attended to ensure the process was on track. Centre staff were also called on for flood duties in late January and early February. The Friends of RM Inc. have secured Queensland Week funding to present another Bush Spirit Festival which is scheduled for the 1st of June again at the Centre. The Friends will again be seeking permission from Council to run the event as a Council event. A separate report is included in Council’s Agenda for consideration. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN Refer to Outcome 2 of Council’s Corporate Plan: 2.5 Tourism Refer to Outcome 7 of Council’s Corporate Plan: 7.2 Indigenous Culture 7.3 Funding Options 7.4 Cultural Heritage 7.5 Arts and Crafts 7.7 Sports and Recreation 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Nil

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6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

RMWABLC Operational Budget to 28 February 2013

GL Number Description Budget Actual Total Item BreakupRevenue

2350‐1000‐0001 Admission Sales $10,000 $4,311 2350‐1000‐0002 Merchandise Sales $7,000 $3,249 2350‐1000‐0003 Refreshments Sales $3,000 $2,500 2350‐1100‐0001 Consignment Commission $3,000 $801 2350‐1100‐0001 Consignment Commission 4452350‐1100‐0002 Consignment Sales 1,6062350‐1100‐0003 Consignment Payments ‐1,2502350‐1300‐0001 Education Income $10,000 $561 2350‐1300‐0002 Facility Hire $250 $705 2350‐1300‐0003 Mobile Learning Centre $250 $45 2350‐1300‐0004 Function/Catering Income $1,000 $159 2350‐1600‐0003 Other Contributions $63

Total Income $34,500 $12,394

Expenditure

2335‐2000‐0000 Board Expenses $3,500 $1,516 2360‐2000‐0000 Salaries & Wages $170,000 $86,310 2360‐2010‐0000 Facility Maintenance Costs $15,500 $15,434

‐ Building Mtce & Repairs $9,045 ‐ Electrical Reps & Mtce $239 – Garden / Irrigation Mtce $6,150

2360‐2060‐0000 Operation & Maintenance $78,870 $21,428 – Catering Costs $1,594 – Cleaning Costs $2,861 – Coffee Machine Exp $316 ‐ Educational Exp $12 ‐ Electricity $7,745 ‐ Gallery Displays $3,800 ‐ Internet $254 ‐ Interpretative Centre $241 ‐ IT Equipment $202 ‐ Printing & Stationery $1,657 ‐ Rates & Charges $1,087 – Security Costs $819 ‐ Telephone $80 ‐ Other $760

2360‐2110‐0000 Marketing Expenses $14,500 $1,972 2360‐2300‐0000 Depreciation $22,911 2360‐2700‐0000 Cost of Goods Sold $8,500 $3,242

‐ Merchandise $2,274 ‐ Refreshments $968 Total Expenses $313,781 $129,902

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RMWABLC Visitation Statistics for Period Ending 28 February 2013 VIC

only Paid only

Total Visits

Week‐end Visits

Queensland Other States

Interna‐tional

Events / Learning Room Use

<400klm <400klm Local

Jul 347 333 680 156 96 153 213 204 14 7 Aug 264 279 543 194 76 93 202 156 16 8 Sep 391 280 671 366 204 148 203 110 6 3 Oct 2004 201 2205 1873 544 235 1368 43 15 2 Nov 256 239 495 56 93 66 292 18 26 12 Dec 162 57 219 62 100 81 25 10 3 1 Jan 151 137 288 42 129 76 48 18 17 5 Feb 163 20 183 24 58 44 57 7 17 2 Total 3738 1546 5284 2773 1300 896 2408 566 114 40 Roc‐up 1800 1800 1800 400 100 1300

RMWABLC Comparative Visitation Statistics for Period Ending 30 June 2012 VIC

only Paid only

Total Visits

Week‐end Visits


Interna‐tional

Learning Room Use <400klm >400klm Local

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Percentage of Paid Admission Visitors: Paid only Visitors/Total Visitors x 100 29.5% 45.0% 54.0% Without ROC‐UP Concert Visitors 44.4% Percentage of VIC only Visitors: VIC only Visitors/Total Visitors x 100 70.7% 55.0% 46.0% Without ROC‐UP Concert Visitors 55.6% Percentage of Visitors on Weekends: Weekend only Visitors/Total Visitors x 100 52.4% 27.8% 35.4% Without ROC‐UP Concert Visitors 27.9% Average Admissions to Paid Visitors: Total Admission Fees/Paid only Visitors $2.79 $4.95 $4.30 Average Add on Sale per Visitor: (Merch+Refresh+Consign) /Total Visitors $1.24 $3.49 $2.70 Without ROC‐UP Concert Visitors $1.88

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7 RISK MANAGEMENT No issues this month. 8 CONSULTATION

Friends of RMWABLC North Burnett Rural Futures Program Various artisans working in leather and silver RADF committee AACC at Narayen Tourism Queensland BIEDO

Contact has been made with the following who were seeking information regarding the facilities and services provided by the RMWABLC:

Individual workshop presenters and participants A number of clubs and tour organisers. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Nil

10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION Visitation numbers are holding up compared to last year. This was partly due to the visit by the Governor. Merchandise and paid admissions are very low. The flood affect has been significant this month. A lack of good news stories in the region could have also influenced travel plans.

11 ATTACHMENTS Nil

RECOMMENDATION

That Council reads and approves this report.

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SOCIAL 01 03.2013 RM WILLIAMS AUSTRALIAN BUSH LEARNING CENTRE

Responsible Officer: Andrew Jackson – Director of Community & Cultural Services Report prepared by: John Day– RMWABLC Management team.

1 PURPOSE OF BRIEFING

A request to Council for the designation of the Bush Spirit Festival 2013 to become a Council event in order to provide insurance coverage for Volunteers. The purpose of this briefing is to request that Council agree to designate the “Bush Spirit Festival” for 2013, which is proposed for the 1st of June, as an official Council event to provide insurance cover for the volunteers who are assisting to run the event. The volunteer group assisting are the Friends of RM Inc. and associated local not-for-profit groups. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

Management and staff of the RM Williams Centre in consultation with the Friends of RM Inc. have planned the Bush Spirit Festival 2013 to provide a platform to display the bush arts, crafts and family fun spirit which epitomises the ethos of the Centre and the North Burnett. The Festival is a small one day event which is planned to build on last year’s event and attract more people to the region. The event will focus on the horse and its contribution to our rural lifestyles. The venue will again be the RM Williams Centre and grounds and will include the proposed activities shown in Attachment 1. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN

Refer to Outcome 2 of Council’s Corporate Plan: 2.5 Tourism Refer to Outcome 7 of Council’s Corporate Plan: 7.2 Indigenous Culture 7.3 Funding Options 7.4 Cultural Heritage 7.5 Arts and Crafts 7.7 Sports and Recreation

4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS

None envisaged


None envisaged

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6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Nil at this time 7 RISK MANAGEMENT A full risk management plan will be prepared and provided before the event.

8 CONSULTATION

The Friends of RM Inc. The RM Williams Board and The Director Community and Cultural Services. 9 OPTIONS TO CONSIDER Nil

10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION The second Bush Spirit Festival aims to build on the first and will be part of Queensland Week Celebrations. It will be another local event which can bring travellers into the region for the Orange Festival week. Caravan and Motorhome Clubs will be actively targeted to boost out of town participation, and part of the proceeds of the event will go towards the Bendigo Bank North Burnett Flood Appeal. The event is planned as part of the region’s flood recovery process and has a strong community building focus. 11 ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 - Draft Schedule of activities for the Bush Spirit Festival. RECOMMENDATION That Council read this report and approves the request.

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Attachment 1

Draft Program of activities for the Bush Spirit Festival 1 June 2013

Start time - 11.00 am

Leather workers – whip cracking and making – judging junior whip cracking competition

Chain saw carver, BJ Gentry Camp oven cooking –billy tea and damper and stew Blacksmithing and bush woodwork demonstration Heavy horse demonstration by Col Wade Guy McLean horse training demonstration Working dogs Procession by pony club, race horses and other horse sports Photo Competition - Bush spirit of the Horse – potentially over 100 local shots

to be displayed Local community groups providing food and drinks all day Numerous stall holders with local arts, crafts and produce A bar will be running as well

Finish - approximately 4.00 pm

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SOCIAL 02 03.2013 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT

Responsible Officer: Andrew Jackson – Director Community / Cultural Services Report by: Pascal Kellenberg – Community Development Project Officer

1. PURPOSE OF REPORT

The purpose of the report is to update Council on the ongoing volunteer coordination efforts. 2. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

The project is to support volunteer groups in the North Burnett to meet the identified needs of the community in the most efficient and effective way. Communication Strategy Council to community: The community can register a request for volunteer assistance with Council either by calling 07 4160 3528, emailing [email protected] or returning the available Request for Assistance forms to their local Council office. The same methods of communication are employed by volunteers seeking placement. Council to Non Government Volunteer Organisations: All requests for assistance are referred to the relevant local volunteer organisations, mainly being the BlazeAid camps in Monto, Mundubbera and Biggenden. The collected information is also captured in the Land Owner Register which is available to all BlazeAid Camp Coordinators on the ground by means of a secure web based platform which allows all parties to update the data. The platform will be made available to other organisations as required. All volunteers referred to Council by Volunteering Queensland are passed on to the three BlazeAid camps. The Volunteer Coordinator is currently actively communicating with the three camp coordinators of the BlazeAid Camps; with Volunteering Queensland in relation to placing volunteers; with the Maryborough Correctional Centre in assisting their volunteering efforts; with the Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, BIEDO, BMRG and other organisations like the Salvation Army and local organisations i.e. schools and service clubs wishing to obtain information on request for assistance or other coordinative questions. Data collection The data currently collected comes from BlazeAid and results in figures on number of volunteers and volunteer days number of kilometres fenced and number of kilometres fencing cleared. The goal is to use these numbers for fundraising and historical purposes.

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Community Engagement of BlazeAid Timeline in the North Burnett: The Monto Camp of BlazeAid started in the week of the 4th of February followed by the Mundubbera Camp one week later and the Biggenden Camp by the 8th of March which was delayed due to adverse weather conditions. Mode of Operation: BlazeAid sets up camp based on the following principles: Volunteers bring their own accommodation in form of caravans. Volunteers provide their own breakfast. The farmer provides lunch (except in special circumstances). The local community provides a dinner meal. BlazeAid asks for $4,000 when setting up the camp to cover the costs of dinners. The local community groups cooking for volunteers can then buy local using

BlazeAid accounts. While BlazeAid is best known for fencing it will engage in any flood recovery activity require by local farmers (example cleaning up orchards) Local BlazeAid Committee: BlazeAid establishes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a local community committee. The committee coordinates the local efforts, provides leadership and handles finances. The MOU’s within the North Burnett allow for donations designated to the local camps to be returned to our community in full. BlazeAid as Volunteer platform: BlazeAid operations provide a platform for the North Burnett to direct volunteers to which it can attract to the region. This ensures health and safety requirements, insurance coverage and effective on the ground communications. Engagement of Queensland Corrective Services Under the leadership of the Maryborough Correctional Centre a contingent of 12 low risk prisoners and two guards are ready to volunteer in the North Burnett on a long term basis. These prisoners are close to being released back into the community and their volunteering engagement is part of their reintegration process. Queensland Corrective Services has been volunteering for over 50 years. These volunteers work on a fortnightly roster with one day swap for the next contingent to arrive. They are fully insured, have their own tools, truck, food and are fully independent. They currently engage in cleaning up in coordination with the BMRG efforts aimed at the effects of the spilled Biggenden dump. They travel every day from Maryborough.

Ideally we can bring this group to Gayndah to reduce travelling time of BlazeAid volunteers from Mundubbera. All efforts to provide accommodation in the Gayndah area have failed so far. They have their own bunk beds, required is 2 rooms, shower, toilet and basic cooking facilities.

Measurable Volunteering Achievements The value and the achievements by our community and NGO organisations cannot be adequately captured but we can demonstrate the example of BlazeAid activities.

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BlazeAid Monto

Week Ending Weekly Cumulative Number of Cumulative

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Volunteer Days

Sunday, 10 February 2013 14.5 0 14.5 0 51 51

Sunday, 17 February 2013 23.6 13.4 38.1 13.4 181 232

Sunday, 24 February 2013 25.8 8.1 63.9 21.5 164 396

Sunday, 3 March 2013 0.9 0 64.8 21.5 82 478

BlazeAid Mundubbera

3 weeks total until week Ending: Weekly Cumulative Number of Cumulative

km Cleared km Fenced km Cleared

km Fenced Volunteers

Volunteer Days

Sunday, 24 February 2013 5 13 5 13 110 487

The Mundubbera Camp further reports: 21 farms have been worked on 5 creek crossings cleared Orchards - 7km of trees cleaned

Re stood and staked 400 trees 5 acres cleared of debris Planted 100 new trees

Building – re-sheeted the whole inside of a house and did plumbing Irrigation – ½ km pipes Mechanical works – fixed 4 water pumps and 5 tractors up and running Electrical works – 3 water pumps up and running During times too wet to do outside work –

o 6 volunteers for 5 hours each at the bowls club o 6 volunteers for 5 hours each at Mundubbera Motel o 20 showers and toilets cleaned by 6 volunteers for 1 day

fencing at the Rifle Club Development of Volunteer numbers Volunteer numbers for both Monto and Mundubbera have been very satisfactory with both camps registering over 30 volunteers a day during peak days. The numbers are influenced by weather conditions and available work and are expected to fluctuate accordingly. The anticipated seasonal increase will come with the annual movement of the grey nomads from South to North and with three camps running the North Burnett will see itself in a position to capture this expected peak in volunteering activities. It is further possible to actively increase volunteer numbers by advertising through channels not used by BlazeAid or Volunteering QLD.

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Local economic impacts of Volunteer operations As with the achievements the full economic impact by all volunteering efforts can only be estimated and the following is based on numbers and assumptions established by BlazeAid, relevant for the BlazeAid effort in the North Burnett.

Weekly direct economic injections hours $$

Camp expenditures local (tools, hardware) 2000

Food expenditures local $5 per person x 200 1000

Weekly indirect economic injections hours $$ 200 volunteer days 8 h, at $20/h (below reported figures for past 3 weeks) 1600 32000

These figures are based on the two existing camps Monto and Mundubbera with each resulting in 100 volunteer days a week. It does not include Biggenden as yet as no figures are available at the time of this report. Further not measured local economic impacts are the volunteers spending their money locally. The indirect injections are likely to translate into local business by farmers into fencing material purchases. NSW government gets behind BlazeAid According to a Media Release of 28th February 2013 by the Minister for Primary Industries of NSW (Katarina Hodgkinson MP) the NSW government directly distributes $162,000 to local NSW Councils towards the cost of temporary camp facilities for BlazeAid and other volunteer organisations.

3. CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN

In accordance with Outcome: 2.1 Economic Development 2.3 Business Growth 4.1 Community Identity 6.3 Community Group Support 4. POLICY IMPLICATIONS N/A 5. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS N/A 6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS N/A

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7. RISK MANAGEMENT Council will only refer volunteers to organisations with appropriate insurance coverage and health and safety procedures. 8. CONSULTATION With various community and NGO stakeholders.

9. OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Nil OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION Nil ATTACHMENTS Nil

RECOMMENDATION That Council engage the Queensland Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Hon John McVeigh MP to achieve similar financial support to disaster affected Local Councils as implemented in NSW (support to Council to establish volunteer camps).

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INFRA 01– ADDITIONAL B DOUBLE ROUTE APPLICATON

GREENTREE PASTORAL COMPANY “YERILLA”

Responsible Officer: Ken Palmer ‐ Director Technical Services

Report Prepared by: Warren Paulger ‐ Engineering Consultant

1. PURPOSE OF REPORT

This report recommends a response from Council to the Department of Transport and Main Roads in relation to a B‐Double permit application, seeking to utilise 25m B‐Double vehicles moving livestock and/or other produce to/from “Yerilla’ at 1954 Yerilla Road using access via Eidsvold‐Theodore Road, Redbank Road and Yerilla Road to “Yerilla” (current B‐Double approval).

2. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

This report has been prepared following an inspection of Redbank and Yerilla Roads to consider the suitability of the roads for 25m B‐Double usage to transport livestock from properties along the roads as per the application by Greentree Pastoral Company.

It should be noted that there is no current approved 25m B‐Double route leading to the Redbank Road segment off Eidsvold‐Theodore Road but this aspect will be addressed by Transport and Main Roads.

A previous application for a B‐Double permit was approved covering access to “Yerilla” from Auburn Road via the southern end of Redbank Road and then the segment of Yerilla Road which is part of this application. While that application was assessed by another professional, a review of the complete Redbank Road by the writer of this report recommended refusal of another application for B‐Doubles on Redbank Road.

3. CORPORATE PLAN

Community Infrastructure and Disaster Management “1.3 Infrastructure Delivery”: Strategically plan, provide or facilitate community infrastructure and facilities that will meet community needs. Economic Development and Tourism “2.3 Business Growth”: Enhance relationships and networks with local businesses and the rural industry and assist them to grow through appropriate support and assistance.

4. POLICY IMPLICATIONS

None identified at this time.

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5. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS While not a statutory requirement, this additional B‐Double Route assessment has been evaluated and reported by an experience local government engineer holding registration under the Professional Engineers Act, Qld. The assessment was undertaken with reference to and generally in line with the AustRoads Guidelines for Assessing Heavy Vehicle Access to Local Roads. 6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS In general terms, the expansion of B‐Double route access across the North Burnett Regional Council has a financial implication on Council’s operational budget, given the warrant to maintain these roads to a higher level of safety and maintenance than would otherwise warrant. Any required upgrading would place a demand on Council’s capital and/or operational budget. The full cost impact would need further review and would likely be a budget type consideration rather than minor maintenance. 7. RISK MANAGEMENT The focus of any B‐Double route assessment is based on safety for all road users and in making recommendations to Council, risk to all road users is the prime consideration. This can be evidenced by insufficient site distances, long steep grade (stopping capacity), structures etc. A secondary consideration is the impact on the existing pavements. The vertical loadings per axle / axle group are no greater but the impact of the drive axles pulling the additional load can be detrimental to the pavements. This is particularly a concern where the vehicle is pulling up inclines especially out of gullies or floodway’s where the vehicle tyres can carry water onto unsealed pavements. Given that most of the route along Redbank Road and Yerilla Road is within timbered country, dappled shade across the roads at certain times of the day makes some features (e.g. grids, floodway’s, and curves) difficult to see / appreciate from a distance. The reasonable width clear zones can mitigate this effect. If the route is approved, the installation of road furniture to alert motorists to these features is important and would be recommended. This relates particularly to approaches to creek crossings / floodway’s and grids. 8. CONSULTATION There has been no consultation with the applicant or the community in relation to this particular application. The applicant will be notified of the outcome of Council’s deliberations on the application once a resolution has been passed. The Department of Transport and Main Roads will also be advised of Council’s position on the application. 9. OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

Receive the report and consider the recommendation for adoption.

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10. OFFICER’S COMMENT / CONCLUSION

The Redbank Road and Yerilla Road segments of the route application within the North Burnett Regional Council area are, in general terms, suitable for B‐Double access, given the wide pavement formation but there are the following constraints along the route:

A series of narrow single lane grids (nominal 3.5m standard) including some

with an approach curve would make crossing by a B‐Double difficult with the

rear axles possibly missing the grid and/or damaging the adjacent fencing;

Steep approach/exit associated with floodway’s through creek / gully

crossings that would see considerable addition pavement impacts due to the

drive axles pulling the increased load up the slope;

Sharp curves on approach/ exit to relatively narrow constructed floodway’s

such that the rear axles of the B‐Double are likely to encroach onto

unconstructed adjacent road side;

There are some sight distance deficiencies associated with horizontal curves

combined with vertical curve entries associated with creek and gully crossing:

and

The intersection of Redbank Road and Yerilla Road is a slight reverse turn

located at the top of a sharp rise out of Redbank Creek.

There would be considerable work required to address the above issues to make this route compliant for approval by Council for B‐Double movements e.g. intersection upgrade/improvements (order of $50,000) widening of grids (order of $10,000 each and road furniture and floodway upgrades (order of $40,000).

There has been a previous application for a B‐Double route that included part of Redbank Rd. That application was refused but it is not clear that the refusal was impacted on by the former assessment of the Redbank Road segment.

11. ATTACHMENTS

None

RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that:

1) “the Department of Transport and Main Roads be advised that Council does not endorse approval of the permit application for 25 metre B‐Double vehicles to travel from Eidsvold‐Theodore Road via Redbank Road and Yerilla Road to “Yerilla”, opposite the intersection of Yerilla Rd and Nerangy Road within the North Burnett Regional Council area due to the current standard of the Redbank Road and Yerilla Road, and

2) the applicant be advised of Council’s decision relating to this particular application.”

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ENV 1 – POLICY STATEMENT – LIFESTYLE RESIDENTIAL

(Reconfiguring in Rural Areas of the North Burnett)

Responsible Officer: Lex Webster – Manager Development Services Report prepared by: David Newby – Partner & Consultant Town Planner, Insite

SJC 19 March 2013 – General Meeting 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT This report seeks Councils direction in relation to the acceptability of proposed subdivision in rural areas. It identifies criteria to help ‘interpret’ the assessment criteria under the six planning schemes. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND At the Council workshop in Gayndah on 7 March 2013 Councillors concluded that it would be appropriate for Council to approve a proposed reconfiguring on land at Bald Hills Norris Corner Road, Mundubbera. The proposed lots are well below the minimum in the planning scheme and therefore conflict with the planning scheme. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 2 – Economic Development and Tourism, Section 2.4. – Land Use Planning. 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS There would be policy implications if Council were to approve a development application that resulted in rural lifestyle lots in the Rural Zone. Such a decision would conflict with the relevant planning scheme and make it necessary for Council to decide that there are ‘sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict’ under section 326 (1)(b) of the SPA. The decision to approve such an application has policy implications that require delineation as to what circumstances are acceptable and what are not. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Council should ideally make the policy change in the context of its new planning scheme. There is no other appropriate planning instrument within which a possible policy position could comfortably sit. Council could prepare and propose either a Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) or a Planning Scheme Policy although neither of these are likely to suit. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Prospective additional lots in rural areas may have implications for placing further demand on Council services and infrastructure. From past experience,

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it is likely that future residents will come to expect upgraded roads, kerbside waste collection and other services. On the other hand, there is the potential for additional ratepayers to contribute to the overall wealth and prosperity of the North Burnett, although the experience in many other local government areas is that this is often insufficient to outweigh the additional demand on services. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Without defining its policy position there may be a risk in setting a precedent for unfettered expectation of further subdivision in rural areas. The superior option would be formally adopt a policy position in a new planning scheme after appropriate consultation and notification. There is some risk that adopting a position via a Council resolution will not have a sufficiently strong statutory basis. 8 CONSULTATION There has not been any specific consultation with stakeholders on this matter. From past experience, it is unlikely that DSDIP officers will view the possible policy position in a favourable manner. The department has had a long-standing policy position opposing similar subdivisions, including a document published as Discretionary Rural Subdivisions (DLGP Policy Position) about 10 years ago. The Queensland Farmers Federation recently published Planning for Healthy Agriculture: A guide for good practice planning for prosperous agriculture in Queensland. It identifies the problems the rural sector has with rural lifestyle lots. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

A. Not adopt the possible policy position in the following section but instead continue determining development applications in accordance with the relevant planning schemes.

B. Adopt the possible policy position in the following section as the basis for deciding whether a development application conflicts with the relevant planning scheme and whether or not there are ‘sufficient grounds’ to justify a decision conflicting with the scheme as required by section 326(1)(a) of the SPA.

C. Adopt the policy position as recommended but await the consideration of the new planning scheme before determining development applications under these provisions. (This is the preferred option.)

10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION The six North Burnett planning schemes respond to what was, at the time of their preparation, the perceived community need for low density residential development by providing areas included in the Rural Residential Zone (for Monto, Eidsvold, Gayndah and Perry) or within the Residential Zone (for Mundubbera). Biggenden has no Rural Residential Zone. The minimum lot size within the Rural Residential Zone is 4000m2 and in Mundubbera the Residential Low Density area has a minimum of 2 hectares.

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Councillors have previously indicated that they consider that there is an inadequate supply of rural residential lots or housing to meet current demand. It is likely that Council will experience an increase in the number of applications requesting division of rural land into smaller “lifestyle” blocks. While the approval of such applications may be desirable to meet the demand, such approvals have the potential to result in ad hoc and inappropriate subdivision proposals.

The new planning scheme will address the creation of rural residential style developments or “lifestyle” blocks. However, until the new Planning Scheme is publicly notified, it is desirable for there to be some guidance to landowners and intending applicants. Without guidelines it is possible that any landowner in the Rural Zone may consider that it is possible to subdivide land into rural lifestyle lots.

The following policy position could form the basis of deciding whether a proposal complies with the reconfiguring code with respect to the performance criteria relating to “…Rural Zone retains its viability as an area of primary production, consistent with the local character”.

Prior to consideration by Council, an application for Reconfiguration of Lot to create smaller “Rural Residential” lifestyle lots in the Rural Zone should meet the following conditions— the parent lot should be no more than 10km from either Biggenden,

Gayndah, Monto or Mundubbera as measured by the shortest trafficable route to the respective post office;

the parent lot should be greater in area than 65 hectares or less than 10 hectares;

the parent lot was registered prior to 19 March 2013 (i.e. to prevent further reconfiguring);

there should be no more than one additional rural lifestyle lot per 65 ha parent lot, or part thereof, up to a maximum of two lifestyle lots;

each proposed rural lifestyle lot should be entirely within the Grazing Land classification of the Natural Features or Resource Overlay, Planning Scheme Map NFR01 (Mundubbera) or not on Class A or Class B GQAL in Biggenden, Monto, or Gayndah;

the proposed lifestyle lots lot should not have direct access to a State Controlled Road;

each rural lifestyle lot should be between 2 and 4 hectares; each rural lifestyle lot should have minimum road frontage of 100m; each rural lifestyle lot should have access to a sealed road along its

frontage; each rural lifestyle lot and its access from a constructed road should be

elevated above the highest known flood level, or in the absence of any readily identifiable flood level, not be on land included in the interim floodplain assessment overlay at www.qldreconstruction.org.au;

rural lifestyle lots should not contain remnant or regrowth vegetation as identified under the Vegetation Management Act 1999;

rural lifestyle lot should not contain land identified as Strategic Cropping Land, or Potential Strategic Cropping Land in accordance with the Strategic Cropping Land Act 2011; and

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each rural lifestyle lot should be at least— a. 100 metres from strategic cropping land or land mapped as

potential strategic cropping land; b. 500 metres from a refuse tip, sewage treatment plant, or water

treatment plant; c. 200 metres from land included in an Industrial Zone or on which

is conducted an industrial activity; d. 100 metres from a state-controlled road; e. 40 metres from an electricity transmission line or easement; f. 1000 metres of an extractive industry, mine or haul route; g. 1000 metres of an aerodrome; h. the separation distances as set out in the table ‘Separation of

Sensitive Land Uses from Intensive Animal Industries’ respective planning scheme or equivalent;

each rural lifestyle lot should not be on steep land and not on land that is a medium or high bushfire hazard;

each rural lifestyle lot should not contain a watercourse, as identified on the applicable planning scheme maps.

11 ATTACHMENTS

N/A RECOMMENDATION

That Council decide to adopt the possible policy position for incorporation into the new planning scheme, but at this stage not use it for determining development applications under the current planning schemes. (Option C above)

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ENV 2 – APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT

(Three proposed lots for J.A & K.L Ruthenberg, Mundowran)

Responsible Officer: Lex Webster – Manager Development Services Report prepared by: David Newby—Consultant Town Planner & Partner, Insite

SJC 13 March 2013 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT This report seeks Council’s decision in relation to a development application by J.A & K.L Ruthenberg to subdivide land at Bald Hills Norris Corner, Mundowran, into three lots. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The applicant seeks a development permit for reconfiguring a lot by subdividing the subject lot located on Bald Hills Norris Corner Road, Mundowran, described as lot 77 on YL147. The proposed subdivision would create three lots, including two smaller rural residential sized allotments. Lots 1 and 2 would have an area of 3.13ha, 3.7ha and 57.9ha respectively. A majority of Councillors indicated at the workshop held in Gayndah on 7 March 2013 that they would support approval of the application. Subject site The subject site is approximately 10km north of Mundubbera, contains an area of 64.75 hectares and has historically been utilised for light grazing purposes. The subject site is characteristic of the property sizes and uses within the locality. There are a small number of rural residential ‘lifestyle’ lots within the locality, including three within the next 3.5km to the east along Bald Hills Norris Corner Road. One of these, Lot 199 on YL241 containing 1.32 hectares is located to the east about 500 metres along Bald Hills Norris Corner Road and remains vacant. The Burnett Highway is located to the west of the property and adjoins the western end of Bald Hills Norris Corner Road approximately 500 metres away. At the property frontage, Bald Hills Norris Corner Road is 6 metres wide and of gravel formation.

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3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 2 – Economic Development and Tourism, Section 2.4. – Land Use Planning. 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Approval of this application equates to a reversal of a long-standing policy. The proposal conflicts with the planning scheme and therefore also makes it necessary for Council to decide that there are ‘sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict’ under section 326 (1)(b) of the SPA. The planning scheme represents the current formal and statutory policy position and makes it clear that proposals like the one proposed is inappropriate. The broader policy question is the subject of a separate report. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Assessment Summary The site is located in the Rural Zone of the Mundubbera Shire Planning Scheme and is therefore Code Assessable against the Reconfiguring a Lot Code and the Infrastructure Works Code. The application does not trigger any referral agencies. The proposal does not meet the minimum area and frontage requirements of the Reconfiguring a Lot Code. That non-compliance with the code’s probable solutions is not fatal to the application—it is also necessary to consider the specific outcomes and overall outcomes of the Reconfiguring a Lot Code, and the scheme’s Desired Environmental Outcomes. The IDAS rules enable the Council to approve applications that conflict with a code. Since this type of issue does not arise often in the North Burnett this report summarises the SPA’s expectations on the subject. Statutory Guideline 05/09 Sufficient grounds for decisions that conflict with a relevant instrument (available at http://www.dlg.qld.gov.au/resources/planning/planning/statutory-guideline-05-09.pdf) explains the obligations on the Council as assessment manager— 1. the assessment manager can only make a decision that conflicts with

a ‘relevant instrument’, such as a planning scheme, if there are ‘sufficient grounds’;

2. the SPA defines ‘grounds’ to mean matters of public interest; 3. assessment managers should consider the following examples of

guidance about whether there are sufficient grounds— a. the relevant instrument is out-of-date—changed circumstances; b. the relevant instrument is incorrect—not correct in its substance

or assumptions; c. the relevant instrument inadequately addresses development—

for example changing technologies; d. the relevant instrument does not anticipate particular

development;

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e. urgent need for the proposal—an exceptional need to remedy a significant shortfall.

For an application conflicting with a planning scheme, it would be appropriate to consider the regional plan. The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan deals with lifestyle residential predominantly in section 7.3 Rural residential development. Policy 7.3.2 summarises the situation by identifying that rural residential development occurs within the regional plan’s Rural Living Area or urban footprint, or within a planning scheme’s rural residential zone. The regional plan does not provide grounds for approval. If Council wishes to approve this proposal conflicting with the Planning Scheme, it would also need to determine the “suitable grounds”. These may include the following—

The relevant planning instrument identifies only two areas immediately adjacent to the town of Mundubbera within which rural lifestyle housing can occur and neither of these areas have proceeded with projects in the nearly 10 years since the commencement of the planning scheme.

There are few vacant lots between 2 and 5 hectares on which it would be practical to construct a dwelling proximate to Mundubbera.

Rural lifestyle housing is valid housing choice and likely to be important in attracting families, jobs and economic activity to the North Burnett.

There is therefore a shortage of suitably zoned land to meet the current demand.

Considering factors such as the proximity to Mundubbera, no impact on GQAL or SCL, and flood-free land with good amenity—the site is suited to rural lifestyle housing as proposed in the application

Council should consider these carefully and make any changes thought appropriate. Proposal The proposal involves the creation of three lots from the 64.75 hectare parent lot. The application states that the aim is to create two sought after “lifestyle” lots, and a larger balance area of 57.9 hectares. The two smaller lots of 3.13 and 3.7 hectares respectively would be located fronting Bald Hills Norris Corner Road. The northern portion of the property has the highest elevation, and according to the application also affords the poorest quality land for grazing. Planning provisions The subject site is located within the Rural Zone of the Mundubbera Plan. The Plan makes reconfiguring Code Assessable, against provisions of the Reconfiguration of Lot Code and the Infrastructure Works Code. Reconfiguring a Lot Code The purpose of the Reconfiguration of Lot Code is to ensure that— “lots are suitable for the intended use or probable uses having regard to the zone in which the site is included;”

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“the productivity of good quality agricultural lands is not compromised;” and “any other overall outcomes sought with respect to the zone…” In order to achieve the purpose, the Code contains assessment criteria, i.e. specific outcomes and probable solutions. The specific outcomes include “…the capability of the land to be sustainably used for…animal production…” Within the Rural Zone the acceptable solutions with respect to minimum area and frontage for a lot in the Rural Zone is 200 hectares 200 metres respectively. The parent lot is below the minimum, with an area of 64.79 hectares. The proposed lots have areas of 3.13 hectares (proposed Lot 1), 3.7 hectares (proposed Lot 2), and 57.9 hectares (proposed Lot 3), and frontages of 356.7m, 158.9m and 341.7m respectively. Clearly the proposed lots do not meet the minimum area requirements, and proposed lot 2 does not meet the minimum frontage requirement. Further, the proposal does not achieve the specific outcomes or overall outcomes of the code and therefore conflicts with it. Infrastructure Works Code The Infrastructure Works Code aims to ensure that all new lots are adequately connected to a water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, power supply and telecommunications. The subject site is not located in an area serviced by a reticulated sewerage or water supply. However rainwater tanks and on-site effluent disposal methods will be utilised to provide future development with necessary water and sewerage services. The application states that power traverses the property, and existing telecommunication services are located close to the property, and there is good mobile phone reception on-site. Technical Services advises that there are no engineering impediments to approving the application subject to conditions relating to constructing access.

Rural Zone Code The planning scheme does not identify the Rural Zone Code as an applicable code however the reconfiguring ‘calls up’ its overall outcomes. Relevant overall outcomes include— “Land is used efficiently for rural production free from intrusion from incompatible land uses.” “other uses (than rural, recreation, tourism etc.)…locate in the Rural Zone if they can only be practically located there…” The Rural Zone Code does not contain any provisions that help conclude that an approval is appropriate. Desired Environmental Outcomes Desired Environmental Outcomes (DEO) relevant to the assessment of this application include: “Rural lands are protected from incompatible development and support a vibrant and sustainable rural economy” (DEO2)

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“Residents of the local government area enjoy a high quality lifestyle based on its rural character and its natural features and resources” (DEO6). Noting approval on the planning scheme – section 391 of SPA If the Council approves development conflicting with the planning scheme, the SPA requires it to note such approval on its planning scheme and then give the chief executive written notice of such notation.

6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS nil 7 RISK MANAGEMENT see comment in related report

8 CONSULTATION Technical Services advise of appropriate conditions.

9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER The options for this application depend on Council’s decision in relation to the related matter ‘Policy Statement – Lifestyle Residential (Reconfiguring in Rural Areas of the North Burnett). The Council could either— i) refuse the application on the grounds that the proposal conflicts with—

(1) the Reconfiguring a Lot Code in respect of— (a) probable solution (88) (lot size and frontage) (b) specific outcome (68)(d) (ability to be sustainably used for rural

production) (c) overall outcomes (66)(a) and (h) (suitability for rural production)

(2) the Rural Zone Code in respect of its purpose (section (20)(a) and (h))

ii) approve the application subject to the attached conditions, and in so doing— (1) conclude that there are sufficient grounds, as noted above, to

approve the application despite the conflict with the planning scheme;

(2) note the approval on the planning scheme as conflicting with it; iii) decide that approval at this time is premature due to the significant

conflicts with the current planning scheme and therefore invite the applicant to withdraw the application or request its deferral pending the commencement of a new planning scheme.

The final option is preferred.

10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION

The application proposes the reconfiguration of a 64.75 hectare lot into three lots, with areas of 3.13 hectares, 3.7 hectares and 57.9 hectares. The proposal conflicts with the planning scheme and reverses a long-standing policy in relation to rural subdivision. The preferred approach would be to wait

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until a planning scheme with sympathetic provisions is in place before approving the application. If Council decides to approve the application such approval should be subject to conditions as per the attachment. The Council would also need to place a notation on the Mundubbera planning scheme zoning to the effect that it has approved an application conflicting with the scheme.

11 ATTACHMENTS

1. Plan of proposed reconfiguring 2. Recommended approval conditions

RECOMMENDATION At 4:15 pm 18/03/2013 the applicant requested that Council defer making a determination on their application until the next General Council Meeting to be held on 16 April 2013. Council’s planning consultants recommendation for the report in hand is as follows: ‘That— i) Council conclude that approval would conflict with current planning

scheme and there are not sufficient grounds to warrant approval despite the conflict;

ii) the applicant be informed that it is possible that the new planning would be more favourably disposed to the application and as a result the Council may be prepared to approve the application once it commences.

iii) the applicant be invited to withdraw the application or request that the Council hold it in abeyance.’

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Mailing Address: Street Address:

Telephone: Facsimile:

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ATTACHMENT 1CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

Part A — Conditions imposed by the assessment manager

General

1) Carry out the approved development generally in accordance with the following drawings and documents except as modified by the conditions below—

Drawing/document Title Date

Ruthenberg12078‐ Lot 77 – Drwg 2

Proposed Survey of Lots 1 to 3, Cancelling Lot 77 on LY147

8.02.2013

2) Exercise the approval and complete all associated works, including any relocation or installation of services, at no cost to Council.

3) Pay to the Council all rates and charges or any expenses being a charge over the subject land.

4) Reinstate survey marks and install new survey marks in their correct position in accordance with the plan of subdivision. Such work is to be certified in writing by a Licensed Surveyor.

Landscaping

5) Retain all significant mature vegetation (excluding areas for a house site) within the site.

Encroachments, boundary clearances, building envelopes

6) Ensure the boundaries for proposed Lot [insert lot number] are located—

a) so that associated services do not encroach on an adjoining lot;

b) to comply with the setbacks specified by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning—Queensland Plumbing and Wastewater Code (QPW code), 1 January 2008, and Australian Standards (AS) 1547.2000, under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002;

c) to comply with the Building Regulation 2006 and the Building Code of Australia or [state the relevant] Zone Code

Works

7) Provide each lot with a telecommunication service. Where supply is not to be provided at this time, details of the proposed service is to be provided for Council's consideration and approval.

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8) Provide each lot with an electricity supply. Where supply is not to be provided at this time, details of the proposed supply shall be provided for Council's approval prior to sealing the survey plan.

9) Carry out the following works—

a) remove all disused vehicle entrances and reinstate the table consistent with the adjacent profile;

b) a vehicle crossover for each new lot to a design and construction standard acceptable to Council.

10) All operational work is to be designed and constructed in accordance with Council requirements and accepted engineering practice including reference to Australian Standards, Codes of practice and Industry Guidelines as nominated by Council.

Minimise or avoid nuisance

11) Take all reasonable precautions to avoid or minimising nuisance to adjacent and nearby dwellings, roads, reserves or other property during construction work on the site, to the satisfaction of Council. Nuisance includes impacts due to noise, dust, mud, sediment, waste, smoke, soot, vibration, or electrical interference. Such precautions are to be discussed and agreed to by Council prior to construction commencing and will form part of the Construction Site Management Plan.

Advice to the applicant

The approval to which these conditions attach may also be subject to an adopted infrastructure charges notice. See s648F of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

This development approval does not authorise any activity that may harm Aboriginal cultural heritage. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 you have a duty of care in relation to such heritage. Section 23(1) provides that "A person who carries out an activity must take all reasonable and practicable measures to ensure the activity does not harm Aboriginal cultural heritage." Council does not warrant that the approved development avoids affecting Aboriginal cultural heritage. It may therefore be prudent for you to carry out searches, consultation, or a cultural heritage assessment to ascertain the presence or otherwise of Aboriginal cultural heritage. The Act and the associated duty of care guidelines explain your obligations in more detail and should be consulted before proceeding.

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ENV 3 – NATURAL HAZARD MANAGEMENT AREA (FLOOD)

(Resolution and TLPI as an interim response)

Responsible Officer: Lex Webster – Manager Development Services Report prepared by: David Newby – Partner & Consultant Town Planner, Insite

SJC 19 March 2013 – General Meeting 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT

SUBMITTED AS INFORMATION ONLY – Indicative, awaiting further flood height data. Final report to include Monto.

This report proposes an interim response to the 2013 floods in which Council would define a natural hazard management area (NHMA) for Gayndah and Mundubbera, adopt minimum habitable floor levels, and replace certain provisions of the two planning schemes through a temporary local planning instrument (TLPI). 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND At the Council workshop in Gayndah on 7 March 2013 Councillors received advice about adopting a resolution in relation to a NHMA (flood) and proposing a TLPI. Following the devastating floods of 2013, Council should consider designating a natural hazard management area (NHMA) (flood) for the townships of Gayndah and Mundubbera. These towns were recently affected such that a significant number of homes and business were inundated with flood waters above floor level. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 2 – Economic Development and Tourism, Section 2.4. – Land Use Planning. 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS The recommended resolution for a NHMA and TLPI has the following implications— clarifies or defines the minimum habitable floor levels for Gayndah and

Mundubbera—compared to the current uncertain and somewhat inconsistent policy;

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The Building Regulation 2006 (section 13) provides for a local government to designate part of its local government area as a NHMA (flood) and, among other things, declare for all or part of that area a defined flood level and a finished floor level for habitable rooms of class 1 buildings. The designation of an NMHA (flood) will ensure that any major building works carried out within the NHMA (flood) and below the thresholds adopted by Council will trigger assessment of certain building work against the Queensland Development Code (QDC) part 3.5 Construction of buildings in flood hazard areas. QDC Part 3.5 does not apply to minor building work, alterations that don’t increase the flood area of an existing building, raising or repairing a building. Building work not picked up by QDC Part 3.5 may be picked up through Council’s planning provisions. Designating an NHMA (flood) does not, in itself, affect Council’s current planning schemes and they will continue to operate as normal. Where the planning schemes influence the assessment of new uses or building work, the planning scheme provisions could be supported by a temporary local planning instrument (TLPI) to ensure Council adopts a consistent approach to managing the risk of flooding in its community. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no direct financial implications for Council. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT There is some risk that those landowners whose land is within the new NHMA (flood) will consider themselves injuriously affected by the resolution. Council ought to have a sensitive strategy for consulting such people. Ultimately however, the objective of the strategy is to reduce the risk to the community and to the council. The resolution is designed to save lives and property, whether this is next year or well into the future. Council should also view the NHMA (flood) and TLPI as an opportunity to respond quickly, consult those affected and adopt a longer-term strategy in more permanent instruments such as the planning scheme. The resolution is an interim mechanism that could be replaced or repealed relatively easily. 8 CONSULTATION This report follows a Councillor workshop held in Gayndah on 7 March 2013 at which Brendan Nelson (formerly QRA, now MWH Global), Michelle Riley, and Susie Williams (DSDIP) attended and provided advice. As agreed at that workshop, DSDIP has provided draft resolutions and the draft TLPI.

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9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

A. The Council could make a resolution to adopt a NHMA (flood) and seek Ministerial approval for a TLPI. (Recommended)

B. The Council could decide not to make the resolutions.

10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION Designating a NHMA (flood) A natural hazard management area (flood) is land inundated by a defined flood event (DFE). Section 13 of the Building Regulation 2006 states that an NHMA (flood) must comply with State Planning Policy 1/03: Mitigating the adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide SPP1/03). SPP1/03 states that the 1% AEP flood (1 in 100 year) event is generally the appropriate flood event for determining an NHMA (flood), although it provides flexibility for local governments to adopt a different event to suit local circumstances. The 2013 flood level was approximately 600mm (TBC) below the highest recorded flood level for the North Burnett but mapping is yet to be completed for the 2013 event. The 1942 flood event is the highest known level to which flood waters have risen. Council officers consider the 1942 flood equates to be approximately 0.5% AEP (a 1 in 200 year) event. Modelling has been carried out for Gayndah and Mundubbera providing a flood level for a 0.5% AEP flood. Declaring a defined flood level (DFL) and finished floor levels of class 1 buildings The DFL for Gayndah and Mundubbera is based upon a 0.5% AEP flood (1 in 200 year) event. Therefore within the NHMA, if a building application for example proposes a floor level lower than the defined flood level declared by Council, the application will need to be accompanied by information such as an engineering report addressing hydrologic and hydraulic modelling to meet the requirements of QDC Part 3.5. Consistent with the QDC, the finished floor level of habitable rooms should be 300mm above the DFL. TLPI While the current planning schemes for the North Burnett remain relevant for development assessment purposes, the TLPI can reinforce Council’s short-term approach in dealing with potential impacts of future flood events on its community and economic welfare. A TLPI is made under Chapter 3, Part 3 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

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The TLPI is an interim policy response to improve the resilience of Gayndah and Mundubbera and other areas at potential risk from flooding associated with the Burnett River. The new planning scheme will form part of Council’s long term response to flooding and will be informed by the NHMA resolution, ongoing flood modelling work and the provisions included in the proposed TLPI. The provisions of the current schemes and the QDC already address flood risk management to some degree. To create a consistent approach across the North Burnett it is recommended that the planning schemes for Gayndah and Mundubbera be supported by provisions to facilitate raising floor levels to 300mm above the DFL by adopting a new maximum building height of 10m (noting that the Mundubbera scheme already supports a maximum building height of 10m for certain development), and adopting a new North Burnett Regional Council Flood Hazard Area within which these new provisions will apply.

11 ATTACHMENTS

a) Draft TLPI b) Maps- Gayndah-1 in 100 and 200yrs c) Maps- Mundubbera - 1 in 100 and 200yrs

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1 That Council refrain from passing a resolution as an interim response to the 2013 floods until further height data is received and analysed. It is also recommended that Monto be included in any TLPI.

2 The following is a sample resolution based on items 2 to 10 incl of the report in hand.

“ 1. Pursuant to section 13 of the Building Regulations 2006, Council resolves to— 1.a designate parts of the North Burnett Regional Council local government area as a

natural hazard management area (flood), which is reflective of a 0.5% AEP flood (1 in 200 year) event for Gayndah and Mundubbera and shown on Map 1;

1.b declare the defined flood level (DFL) to be the 0.5% AEP flood (1 in 200 year) event for Gayndah and Mundubbera; and

1.c declare that the finished floor levels of habitable rooms of buildings on land within the NHMA (flood) to be 300mm above the DFL.

2. Pursuant to the section 117 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, Council resolve to— 2.a prepare a draft TLPI to facilitates the North Burnett’s interim flood response; 2.b write to the Minister advising of Council’s decision to prepare a TLPI; and, 2.c request the Minister’s consideration of the draft TLPI.”

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North Burnett Regional Council Temporary Local Planning Instrument 1/2013 – North Burnett Interim Flood Response 1. Short title 1.1 This Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) may be cited as Temporary Local

Planning Instrument 1/2013 – North Burnett Interim Flood Response. 2. Purpose 2.1 The purpose of this TLPI is to provide an interim policy response to the flooding events of

January 2013 that prioritises and facilitates short term resilience actions and defines a policy on rebuilding in the affected areas as identified in Schedule 1—Mapping.

2.2 To achieve this purpose, the TLPI:

provides flood mapping for the purposes of the Gayndah and Mundubbera Planning Schemes

sets an interim flood response policy to facilitate short term priority actions provides assessment criteria to reflect the flood mapping adopted and to enhance

the application of existing provisions dealing with flood risk under the Gayndah and Mundubbera schemes.

3. Application 3.1 This TLPI applies to land identified within the North Burnett Regional Council Flood

Hazard Area (Schedule 1—Mapping). 3.2 The flood hazard area reflects the natural hazard management area (flood) that Council

has separately designated pursuant to section 13 of the Building Regulation 2006. In accordance with section 13(1)(b) of the Building Regulation 2006, Council has declared the following parameters for parts of the flood hazard area: the defined flood level (DFL) the finished floor level of Class 1 buildings.

3.3 Relationship with planning scheme:

to the extent of any inconsistency between North Burnett Regional Council’s current planning schemes and the TLPI, the TLPI prevails

this TLPI suspends the provisions in the Gayndah and Mundubbera Planning Schemes to the extent outlined under the section “Effect of this TLPI” below

development identified as exempt development in the Gayndah and Mundubbera Planning Schemes is unaffected by this TLPI

4. Duration 4.1 This TLPI has effect for a period not exceeding 12 months from the date of

commencement. 5. Definitions 5.1 The terms used in this TLPI have the same meaning as defined in the Sustainable

Planning Act 2009, unless otherwise defined in the relevant planning scheme. 5.2 For the purpose of this TLPI:

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North Burnett Regional Council Flood Hazard Area means premises included in the defined area in Schedule 1—Mapping.

DFL is based upon a 0.5% AEP (1 in 200 year) flood event. Finished Floor Level is an AHD height (m) representing the defined flood level

plus 300mm additional freeboard height to which habitable finished floor levels must be built (relevant to the provisions of the Building Act 1975).

6. Effect of this TLPI 6.1 This TLPI suspends the operation of the following acceptable solutions of the Gayndah

Planning Scheme for self-assessable development within the Flood Hazard Area other than where within 100 metres of the boundary of an Airport: Table 4.1.3.4 AS6 and Table 4.1.3.5 AS1 of the Rural Zone Code Table 4.2.3.4 AS6 and Table 4.2.3.5 AS1 of the Rural Residential Zone Code Table 4.4.3.4 AS7 and Table 4.4.3.5 AS1 of the Urban Zone Code Table 4.5.3.4 AS5 and Table 4.5.3.5 AS1 of the Commercial Zone Code Table 4.6.3.4 Part B AS17 and Table 4.7.3.5 Part B AS9 of the Open Space Zone

Code 6.2 This TLPI suspends the operation of the following acceptable solutions of the

Mundubbera Plan for self-assessable development within the Flood Hazard Area: acceptable solution 16(c) of the Dwelling House Code acceptable solution 62(a) of the Planning Scheme Building Matters Code acceptable solution (f)(A) of Table 6.5 of the Home Business Code acceptable solution (a)(A) of Table 6.11 of the Multi-residential Code

6.3 Development specified in Column 1 of the Table of Assessment at Schedule 2 of this

TLPI, has the level of assessment specified in Column 2 and must comply with: any assessment criteria (including any zone, development and/or overlay code/s)

otherwise applicable to the development under the relevant planning scheme; and the assessment criteria specified in Column 3.

6.4 The North Burnett Regional Council Flood Hazard Code at Schedule 3 provides an

additional set of provisions to be considered by an assessment manager when assessing development specified in Column 1 of the Table of Assessment at Schedule 2.

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Schedule 1—Mapping

North Burnett Regional Council Flood Hazard Area (Maps 1 and 2)

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Schedule 2—Table of Assessment – North Burnett Regional Council Flood Hazard Area 1.0 Application The tables in this part identify the level of assessment and assessment criteria for development subject to the flood hazard area maps contained within Schedule 1—Mapping. 2.0 Levels of assessment The following table identifies where the TLPI changes the level of assessment from that stated in a zone and the relevant assessment criteria. Development1 Level of assessment Assessment criteria

Development within a Flood Hazard Area

Material change of use Self-assessment if – (a) identified as self-assessable in

a planning scheme; and (b) complying with the self-

assessable acceptable outcomes of the applicable codes.

North Burnett Regional Council Flood Hazard Code

Code assessment If not otherwise specified


Building Work Self-assessment if – (a) identified as self-assessable in

a planning scheme; and (b) complying with the self-

assessable acceptable outcomes of the applicable codes.


Code assessment If not otherwise specified


1 Note—where development is not identified in this column of the table as being subject to the TLPI, then the TLPI

is not applicable to the development.

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Schedule 3—North Burnett Regional Council Flood Hazard Code Applicability The provisions of the North Burnett Regional Council Flood Hazard Code apply to self-assessable and assessable development occurring within the North Burnett Regional Council Flood Hazard Area identified in Schedule 1—Mapping. Overall outcomes: a) The local government purpose of the code is to:

(i) limit future development that may increase risk to life or property (ii) ensure that future development is compatible with the nature of the flood hazard to

which it is subject. b) The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcome:

(i) development ensures land use, design and built form seek to mitigate the potential risks of flooding to people and property.

Table 3.1 Criteria for self-assessable development

Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes

Buildings within a Flood Hazard Area

PO1 Buildings are resilient to flooding.

AO1.1 The finished floor level of all habitable rooms is at least 300mm above the defined flood level (DFL).

AO1.2 Where an existing building is raised,

extended or a new building is erected, the building height (measured from ground level to the highest point of the building roof) is not greater than 10 metres.

Table 3.2 Criteria for assessable development


Development within a Flood Hazard Area

PO1 Development is sited and designed such that potential risk to people and damage to property on the site is avoided or minimised.

AO1.1 The finished floor level of all habitable rooms is at least 300mm above the defined flood level (DFL).

OR

For an extension to an existing dwelling house that is situated below the DFL:

(a) the maximum size of the extension does not exceed 50m² gross floor area; and

(b) the finished floor level of all habitable rooms is not less than the floor level of existing habitable rooms.

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uses within flood affected areas on land situated below the DFL.

AO1.3 Where an existing building is raised,

extended or a new building is erected, the building height (measured from ground level to the highest point of the building roof) is not greater than 10 metres.

PO2 Building design and built form: (a) is resilient to flood events by appropriately responding to the potential risks of flooding (b) ensure that building products used have high water resistance and will improve the resilience of a building during and after a flood event.

AO2.1 The design and layout of buildings used for residential purposes on land below the DFL minimises risks from flooding by providing: (a) parking and other low intensive,

non-habitable uses at ground level (e.g. temporary storage of readily removable items); and

(b) habitable rooms above. AO2.2 The building material and surface

treatments used below the DFL are resistant to water damage and do not include wall cavities that may be susceptible to the intrusion of water and sediment.

AO2.3 Infrastructure necessary to service the

development is designed and constructed to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces as a result of inundation by the DFL.

Additional requirements for Non-residential

uses AO2.4 Development that increases the

number of people living or working in a flood hazard area has an emergency evacuation plan for people to evacuate to a gathering point above the DFL in the face of advancing flood waters.

AO2.5 Where possible, the design and layout

of buildings provides for: (a) parking or other low intensive or non habitable uses at ground level; and (b) retail, commercial and work areas are above the parking areas, to increase resilience.

AO2.6 Materials stored on-site:

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be moved in a flood event; (b) are not hazardous or noxious, or comprise materials that may cause a detrimental effect on the environment if discharged in a flood event; and (c) where capable of creating a safety hazard by being shifted by flood waters, are contained in order to minimise movement in times of flood.

PO3 Development does not directly, indirectly or cumulatively change flood characteristics which may cause adverse impacts external to the development site.

AO3.1 Development within the flood hazard area does not result in a reduction in flood storage capacity.

AO3.2 The development does not increase the

flood hazard (e.g. by way of increased depth, duration or velocity of flood waters or a reduction in warning times) for properties external to the development site.

AO3.3 No earthworks (including filling of land

or reduction of flood storage capacity) occurs on land below the DFL, unless –(a) such earthworks result in the rehabilitation and repair of the hydrological network and the riparian ecology of the waterway; and (b) an assessment, undertaken by a suitably qualified consultant, demonstrates that the reforming of the land does not negatively impact on the overall hydrology, hydraulics and flood capacity of the waterway and does not in any way result in the reduction of flood storage capacity on the site.

Editor’s Notes:

The relevant building assessment provisions under the Building Act 1975, including QDC MP3.5 Construction of Buildings in Flood Hazard Areas, apply to building work within a flood hazard area. Queensland Government Fact Sheet ‘Repairing your house after a flood’ provides information about water resilient products and building techniques. Business owners / applicants to undertake their own risk assessment to determine the floor level that maximises flood resilience for plant and equipment and stock. Businesses would be advised to ensure that continuity plans are in place to account for the potential need to relocate property prior to a flood event (e.g. allow enough time to transfer stock to the upper-storey of a building or off-site).

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File: Responsible Officer: Bob Savage – Director of Development & Environment Report prepared by: David Newby – Consultant Town Planner & Partner,

Insite SJC 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has alerted Council to a State Government proposal to amend legislation to remove the opportunity for Councils to levy an infrastructure charge on school infrastructure that will be required for the transition of Year 7 into the high school system. LGAQ intends to oppose the proposed amendment and any other additional costs that may be incurred by local governments as a result of the changes in the schooling arrangements. This report provides an update regarding all of the amendments proposed to the State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges) 2012 including the inclusion of North Burnett Regional Council (NBRC) priority infrastructure area (PIA) maps. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND Council made Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolutions that commenced on 18 November 2011. These resolutions were made pursuant to the Draft state planning regulatory provision (adopted charges) 2011. In July 2012 the final State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges) 2012 commenced. Councils were advised to amend existing Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolutions to be consistent with changes incorporated into the final SPRP. While the new resolutions were being drafted for Council consideration it was noted that the department had not included the PIA maps for the North Burnett in the final SPRP. Council advised the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) of the omission. Subsequently DSDIP commenced an amendment process of SPRP (adopted charges) 2012 to rectify the error.

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Moreton Bay Regional Council (MBRC) also requested an amendment to their PIA maps. In addition, the State is proposing an amendment of its own as mentioned in the LGAQ circular. Flying Start for Queensland Children Program The following is an extract from the DSDIP website: “From 2015, Year 7 will become the first year of high school in Queensland. Moving Year 7 is a significant reform that will benefit students at all Queensland schools. Year 7 students will be better positioned to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the new Australian curriculum as it is rolled out over the coming years. The government is seeking to minimise red tape for development required under this program. The aim is to reduce cost and time delays, while still enforcing sound planning and building requirements. It is therefore proposed to amend the SPRP to set a 'nil' infrastructure charge for 'essential development' which is required for the Flying Start for Queensland Children program. 'Essential development' is defined as classrooms and toilet facilities.” It is anticipated that all secondary schools will need to provide extra classrooms and toilet facilities to accommodate the extra Year 7 students. The government is seeking to avoid the payment of infrastructure charges on such development. The proposed amendments therefore:

include NBRC PIA maps include Moreton Bay changed PIA maps; and intend to reduce the infrastructure charge payable on “essential

development” to ‘nil’. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 2 – Economic Development and Tourism, Section 2.4. – Land Use Planning. 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS 4.1 Amendments related to NBRC only The gazettal of the proposed amendments to SPRP (adopted charges) 2012 will allow Council to proceed with the adoption of new resolutions to ensure compatibility with the amendments that commenced in July 2012.

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Council will have the opportunity to review the adequacy of charges adopted in November 2011 and to adjust them accordingly. The issue of Council’s ability to fund infrastructure versus the potential adverse impact on development project viability will be an important consideration. 4.2 Amendments related to school infrastructure The development of new classrooms and toilet facilities at existing schools is unlikely to constitute a material change of use application under Council’s planning schemes. Council does not levy an infrastructure charge on building work—only on a material change of use or reconfiguring applications. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Submissions on the amendments are due by 12 April 2013. A submission form is provided on the website. A submission may be emailed, posted online or mailed. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Council does not levy an infrastructure charge on building work. It is unlikely that Council will require an application for a material change of use for any new classrooms or toilet facilities. In any case, Council has very low maximum charges. A discount is also applied for existing lawful uses equivalent to the charge that would have applied under the AICR. Any increase in floor area in the schools would not trigger any charge. Under the existing system of AICR’s there are no financial implications for Council in relation to the proposed amendments. The unknown factor is what the permanent changes to the infrastructure charging mechanism will be. It is still unlikely that it will affect NBRC given its current policy of minimal charging. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT There is no risk to Council as a result of the proposed amendment to the SPRP that includes the NBRC PIA maps. It is advantageous to Council to have the option of charging extra for urban development outside of the PIA. There is little risk to Council in relation to the proposed amendments to introduce a nil charge for new school facilities necessitated by changes to the schooling system as Council would be unlikely to generate revenue from new classroom or toilet construction anyway.

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8 CONSULTATION Insite SJC consulted with officers of the Infrastructure Charges Section of DSDIP to: - ascertain the process for amendment of the SPRP to include its PIA

maps; - confirm that the PIA maps were the correct versions; and - seek advice as to when new Adopted Infrastructure Charges

Resolutions should be made. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Due to the controversy surrounding the government’s proposed amendments in relation to education facilities it was advised that Council should not make new resolutions until the amended SPRP is gazetted to ensure that the resolution reflects the finalised document. Upon gazettal of the amendments to SPRP (adopted charges) 2012 Council may proceed with making new Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolutions (AICR) to properly reflect the finalised version. When making the new AICR’s Council can review its charges to reflect any changes that are deemed necessary after observing the charges in operation. As Council is not detrimentally affected by the proposed amendments regarding nil infrastructure charges for school “essential development” it need not respond to the LGAQ. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION There is no requirement for Council to respond to LGAQ as there is no relevant information to give. There is no imperative for Council to make a submission to the Draft SPRP (adopted charges) 2012 amendments as the amendment relating to NBRC was at Council’s request. 11 ATTACHMENTS Draft SPRP (adopted charges) 2012 amendments Draft SPRP (adopted charges) 2012 feedback form LGAQ circular 2012-019 – Removal of schools infrastructure charges: say no RECOMMENDATION That Council decide not to make representations to the LGAQ in relation to the removal of charges that could apply to schools.

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That Council makes new Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolutions upon gazettal of the amendments to State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges) 2012 to reflect all the changes made to the Draft state planning regulatory provision (adopted charges) 2011 and any other desired changes. DECISION

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Contents Amendments for consideration for public consultation....................................4

Division 1—Preliminary...................................................................................5

Division 2—Infrastructure charges..................................................................5

Division 3—Proportional split of an adopted infrastructure charge between a distributor-retailer and relevant local government ...........................................6

Division 4—Priority infrastructure areas..........................................................6

Schedule 1—Adopted infrastructure charges schedule ..................................7

Schedule 2—Priority infrastructure area maps .............................................11

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Amendments for consideration for public consultation

The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning invites you to have your say on the proposed amendments to the State Planning Regulatory Provision (adopted charges) 2012. Amendments are highlighted on pages 8, 9, 15 and 18 and are marked in a shaded green box. In your submission, please focus on these specific amendments only. A feedback form is available to assist you in making a written submission. The closing date for feedback is 5 pm, Friday 12 April 2013.

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State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges) 5

Division 1—Preliminary

1.1 Short title This State Planning Regulatory Provision may be cited as the State Planning Regulatory Provision (adopted charges) 2012 (SPRP).

1.2 When the SPRP has effect This SPRP commences on 1 July 2012. Note: The Draft SPRP (adopted charges) ceases to have effect when this SPRP takes effect.

1.3 Purpose of the SPRP (1) This SPRP is made for chapter 8, part 1, division 5A of the Sustainable Planning Act

2009 (SPA). (2) The purpose of this SPRP is to:

(a) state a maximum adopted charge for trunk infrastructure (b) state development for which the charge may be levied (c) identify, for particular local government areas, a priority infrastructure area (d) state the proportion of an adopted infrastructure charge that may be: (i) levied by Ipswich City Council (ii) charged by Queensland Urban Utilities for its water service or wastewater

service in the Ipswich City Council local government area.

1.4 Area to which this SPRP applies This SPRP applies to all local government areas.

1.5 Definitions (1) The dictionary in schedule 3 defines particular words used in this SPRP. (2) If a word or term used in this SPRP is not defined in schedule 3, it has the

meaning given in the SPA or the Queensland Planning Provisions.

Division 2—Infrastructure charges

2.1 Maximum adopted charges for trunk infrastructure

The maximum charge for trunk infrastructure that may be levied for development for a use mentioned in schedule 1, column 2, is the charge specified in schedule 1, column 3, for that use.

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2.2 Development for which maximum adopted charges may be levied

A maximum adopted charge may be levied for development that is reconfiguring a lot, a material change of use of premises or carrying out building work, that is for a use mentioned in schedule 1, column 2.

Examples for section 2.1 and 2.2:

A proposed development of premises involves a material change of use and reconfiguring a lot and building work for a child care centre. Separate development applications are made for the reconfiguration, material change of use and building work. Separate charges may be levied for the reconfiguration, material charge of use and building work only if the total charge does not exceed the maximum adopted charge for the development of a child care centre.

Division 3—Proportional split of an adopted infrastructure charge between a distributor-retailer and relevant local government

3.1 Proportion of adopted infrastructure charge The proportion of an adopted infrastructure charge that can be levied by Ipswich City Council and charged by Queensland Urban Utilities, is the proportion that each entity was able to charge or levy under Ipswich City Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 5— Infrastructure as in force on 30 June 2011.

Division 4—Priority infrastructure areas

4.1 Priority infrastructure areas for particular local governments

(1) This section applies for a local government that does not have a priority infrastructure plan.

(2) The priority infrastructure areas for a local government mentioned in schedule 2, column 1, are the areas shown on the priority infrastructure area map for that local government mentioned in schedule 2, column 2.

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Schedule 1—Adopted infrastructure charges schedule

Adopted infrastructure charges schedule

Column 1 Adopted infrastructure charge category

Column 2 Use

Column 3 Maximum adopted charge

Residential Dwelling house

Caretaker’s accommodation

Multiple dwelling

Dual occupancy

$20 000 per 1 or 2 bedroom dwelling or $28 000 per 3 or more bedroom dwelling

For a tent or caravan site in a tourist park: $10 000 per 1 or 2 tent/caravan sites, or $14 000 per 3 tent/caravan sites

Example: The maximum charge for seven caravan sites is $38 000. This is calculated as below:

$14 000 x 2 (for 2 x 3 caravan sites) = $28 000

plus $10 000 (for 1 site) = $10 000 Total charge for seven caravan sites = $38 000

For a cabin in a tourist park: $10 000 per 1 or 2 bedroom cabin, or $14 000 per 3 or more bedroom cabin

Accommodation (short-term)

Hotel

Short-term accommodation

Tourist park

For a hotel or short-term accommodation: $10 000 per suite (with 1 or 2 bedrooms, ) or $14 000 per suite (with 3 or more

bedrooms), or $10 000 per bedroom (for a bedroom that is

not within a suite) Examples:

The maximum adopted charge for a hotel containing suites with 3 bedrooms is $14 000 per suite.

The maximum adopted charge for a motel with studio rooms is $10 000 per room.

The maximum adopted charge for a bedroom (which is not in a suite) in a backpacker is $10 000.

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Column 2 use


For a relocatable home park: $20 000 per 1 or 2 bedroom

relocatable dwelling site, or $28 000 per 3 or more bedroom

relocatable dwelling site

Accommodation (long-term)

Community residence

Hostel

Relocatable home park

Retirement facility

For a community residence, retirement facility or hostel:

$20 000 per suite (with 1 or 2 bedrooms),

or $28 000 per suite (with 3 or more

bedrooms), or $20 000 per bedroom (for a bedroom

that is not within a suite)

Places of assembly Club

Community use

Function facility

Funeral parlour

Place of worship

$70 per m2 of Gross Floor Area (GFA) plus $10 per impervious m2 for stormwater

Commercial (bulk goods) Agricultural supplies store

Bulk landscape supplies

Garden centre Hardware and trade

supplies Outdoor sales Showroom

$140 per m2 of GFA plus $10 per impervious m2 for stormwater

Commercial (retail) Adult store

Food and drink outlet Service industry Service station Shop Shopping centre


Commercial (office) Office Sales office


Education facility

Child care centre Community care

centre Educational

establishment


except essential development which is for the Flying Start for Queensland Children program

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Column 2 Use


Entertainment Hotel (non-residential component)

Nightclub Theatre


Indoor sport and recreational facility

Indoor sport and recreation

$200 per m2 of GFA, court areas at $20 per m2 of GFA plus $10 per impervious m2 for stormwater

Industry Low impact industry Medium impact

industry Research and

technology industry Rural industry Warehouse Waterfront and

marine industry


High impact industry High impact industry Noxious and

hazardous industries


Low impact rural Animal husbandry Cropping Permanent

plantations Wind farms

Nil charge

High impact rural Aquaculture Intensive animal

industries Intensive horticulture Wholesale nursery Winery

$20 per m2 of GFA for the high impact rural facility

Essential services Correctional facility Emergency services Health care services Hospital Residential care

facility Veterinary services


Essential development which is for the Flying Start for Queensland Children program

N/A Nil charge

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Column 2 Use


Specialised uses Air services Animal keeping Car park Crematorium Major sport,

recreation and entertainment facility

Motor sport Non-resident

workforce accommodation

Outdoor sport and recreation

Port services Tourist attraction Utility installation Extractive industry

The maximum adopted charge is the charge (in column 3) for the charge category (in column 1) that the local government determines should apply for the use at the time of assessment

Minor uses

Advertising device Cemetery Home based

business Landing Market Roadside stalls Telecommunications

facility Temporary use Park Outdoor lighting

Nil charge

Other uses A use not otherwise listed in column 2, including a use that is unknown because the development application does not specify a proposed use.

The maximum adopted charge is the charge (in column 3) for the charge category (in column 1) that the local government decides should apply for the use at the time of assessment.

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Schedule 2—Priority infrastructure area maps Local government Priority Infrastructure Area map

Balonne Shire Council Balonne Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of St George, Sheet 1 of 1; Balonne Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Dirranbandi, Sheet 1 of 1; Balonne Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Bollon, Sheet 1 of 1; Balonne Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Thallon, Sheet 1 of 1; Balonne Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Mungindi, Sheet 1 of 1; Balonne Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Hebel, Sheet 1 of 1

Barcaldine Regional Council Aramac Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Aramac, Sheet 1; Aramac Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Muttaburra, Sheet 2; Barcaldine Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Barcaldine, Sheet 1; Jericho Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Alpha, Sheet 1; Jericho Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Jericho, Sheet 2

Barcoo Shire Council Barcoo Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Jundah, Sheet 1; Barcoo Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Towns of Windorah and Stonehenge, Sheet 2

Blackall-Tambo Regional Council

Map 3, Priority Infrastructure Plan, Blackall-Tambo Regional Planning Scheme – Blackall Priority Infrastructure Area; Blackall – Tambo, Map 3, Priority Infrastructure Plan, Blackall-Tambo Regional Planning Scheme – Tambo Priority Infrastructure Area

Boulia Shire Council Boulia Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Boulia, Sheet 1; Boulia Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Urandangi, Sheet 2

Bulloo Shire Council Bulloo Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Thargomindah, Sheet 1; Bulloo Shire Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Town of Hungerford and Noccundra, Sheet 2

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Local government Priority Infrastructure Area map

Bundaberg Regional Council

Bundaberg Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Plan (former Bundaberg City), Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing Key; Bundaberg Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Plan (former Bundaberg City), Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 1; Bundaberg Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Plan (former Bundaberg City), Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 2; Bundaberg Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Plan (former Bundaberg City), Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 3; Bundaberg Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Plan (former Bundaberg City), Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 4; Bundaberg Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Plan (former Burnett Shire), Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing Key; Bundaberg Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Plan (former Burnett Shire), Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 1; Bundaberg Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Plan (former Burnett Shire), Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 2; Bundaberg Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Plan (former Burnett Shire), Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 3; Bundaberg Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Plan (former Burnett Shire), Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 4; Bundaberg Regional Council, Isis Shire Planning Scheme, Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 1; Bundaberg Regional Council, Isis Shire Planning Scheme, Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 2; Bundaberg Regional Council, Isis Shire Planning Scheme, Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 3; Bundaberg Regional Council, Isis Shire Planning Scheme, Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 4; Bundaberg Regional Council, Kolan Shire Planning Scheme, Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 1

Burke Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area, Burketown, Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1 Cairns Regional Council

Cairns City Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Area Map: Key; Cairns City Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Area, Map: 1; Cairns City Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Area Map: 2; Cairns City Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Area Map: 3; Cairns City Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Area Map: 4; Cairns City Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council, Priority Infrastructure Area Map: 5; Cairns Regional Council, Douglas Shire Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council (Douglas) Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 1; Cairns Regional Council, Douglas Shire Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council (Douglas) Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 2; Cairns Regional Council, Douglas Shire Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council (Douglas) Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 3; Cairns Regional Council, Douglas Shire Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council (Douglas) Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 4; Cairns Regional Council, Douglas Shire Priority Infrastructure Plan, Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council (Douglas) Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 5; Cairns Regional Council, Douglas Shire Priority Infrastructure Plan; Map 1 – Cairns Regional Council (Douglas) Priority Infrastructure Area, Drawing 6

Carpentaria Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Karumba Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 01; Priority Infrastructure Area Normanton Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 02

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Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Priority Infrastructure Area Map 1A showing Planning Scheme Zones Cardwell; Priority Infrastructure Area Map 2A showing Planning Scheme Zones Tully; Priority Infrastructure Area Map 3A showing Planning Scheme Zones Wongaling Beach; Priority Infrastructure Area Map 4A showing Planning Scheme Zones South Mission Beach; Priority Infrastructure Area Map 1A showing Planning Scheme Zones Innisfail; Priority Infrastructure Area Map 2A showing Planning Scheme Zones North Mission Beach

Central Highlands Regional Council

Central Highlands Regional Council (Bauhinia Planning Scheme) Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1 – Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 1; Central Highlands Regional Council (Bauhinia Planning Scheme) Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1 – Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 2; Central Highlands Regional Council (Duaringa Planning Scheme) Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1 – Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 1; Central Highlands Regional Council (Duaringa Planning Scheme) Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1 – Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 2; Central Highlands Regional Council (Duaringa Planning Scheme) Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1– Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 3; Central Highlands Regional Council (Duaringa Planning Scheme) Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1– Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 4; Central Highlands Regional Council Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1 – Central Highland Regional Council (Emerald) Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 1; Central Highlands Regional Council Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1 – Central Highland Regional Council (Emerald) Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 2; Central Highlands Regional Council (Peak Downs Planning Scheme) Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1 – Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 1; Central Highlands Regional Council (Peak Downs Planning Scheme) Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1 – Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 2

Charters Towers Regional Council Dalrymple Planning Scheme Area Priority Infrastructure Plan Map1 – Greenvale Priority Infrastructure Area; Charters Towers Regional Council Dalrymple Planning Scheme Area Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 2 – Ravenswood Priority Infrastructure Area; Charters Towers Regional Council Dalrymple Planning Scheme Area Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 3 - Pentland Priority Infrastructure Area

Cook Shire Council Figure 1. Cooktown Priority Infrastructure Area Croydon Shire Council Croydon Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Plan Map Croydon Township (1) Priority Infrastructure Area Diamantina Shire Council Diamantina Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Birdsville Sheet 1 of 1; Diamantina Shire Council Priority

Infrastructure Area Town of Bedourie Sheet 1 of 1 Fraser Coast Regional Council

Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Index Map; Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1; Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1; Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 2; Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 3; Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 4; Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 5; Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 6; Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 7; Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 8; Hervey Bay Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 9; Maryborough Priority Infrastructure Area; Tiaro Priority Infrastructure Area

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Gladstone Regional Council

Gladstone Regional Council Priority Infrastructure Areas Proposed; Miriam Vale Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 1 (Draft for discussion only); Miriam Vale Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 2 (Draft for discussion only); Miriam Vale Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 3 (Draft for discussion only); Miriam Vale Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 4 (Draft for discussion only)

Goondiwindi Regional Council

Goondiwindi Town Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Goondiwindi Sheet 1 of 1; Inglewood Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Inglewood Sheet 1 of 1; Inglewood Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Texas Sheet 1 of 1; Waggamba Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Goondiwindi Environs Sheet 1 of 1; Waggamba Shire Council Towns of Yelarbon and Talwood Sheet 1 of 1; Waggamba Shire Council Towns of Toobeah, Bungunya & Bendidee Area Sheet 1 of 1

Gympie Regional Council Cooloola Shire Priority Infrastructure Area Amamoor and Kandanga Map Priority Infrastructure Area -CS-4; Cooloola Shire Priority Infrastructure Area Cooloola Cove Map PIA-CS-7; Cooloola Shire Priority Infrastructure Area Gympie Map Priority Infrastructure Area -CS-2; Cooloola Shire Priority Infrastructure Area Imbil Map Priority Infrastructure Area -CS-3; Cooloola Shire Priority Infrastructure Area Localities Map Priority Infrastructure Area -CS-1; Kilkivan Shire Priority Infrastructure Area Goomeri Map Priority Infrastructure Area -KS-2; Kilkivan Shire Priority Infrastructure Area Kilkivan Map Priority Infrastructure Area -KS-3; Cooloola Shire Priority Infrastructure Area Rainbow Beach Map Priority Infrastructure Area -CS-6; Cooloola Shire Priority Infrastructure Area Tin Can Bay Map Priority Infrastructure Area -CS-5

Hinchinbrook Shire Council Hinchinbrook Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Planning Priority Infrastructure Area Map 1; Hinchinbrook Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Planning Priority Infrastructure Area Map 1A Ingham; Hinchinbrook Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Planning Priority Infrastructure Area Map 1B Trebonne

Ipswich City Council Priority Infrastructure Area Map 13.13.2 Ipswich Planning Scheme Ipswich City Council City of Ipswich Isaac Regional Council

Isaac Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 1; Isaac Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 2; Isaac Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 3; Isaac Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 4; Isaac Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 5; Isaac Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 6; Isaac Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 7; Isaac Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 8; Isaac Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 9; Isaac Regional Council Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 10

Lockyer Valley Regional Council

Plainland Figure 1-A; Forest Hill Figure 1-B; Placid Hills Figure 1-C; Laidley Township Figure 1-D; Gatton Township Figure 1-E; Helidon Township Figure 1-F; Withcott Township Figure 1-G

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Logan City Council Logan City Council Priority Infrastructure Area

Longreach Regional Council

Ilfracombe Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Ilfracombe Sheet 1; Isisford Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Isisford Sheet 1; Isisford Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Towns of Yaraka and Emmet Sheet 2; Longreach Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Longreach Sheet 1; Longreach Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Cramsie Sheet 2

Mackay Regional Council

Mackay City Planning Scheme Mackay Priority Infrastructure Area; Mirani Shire Plan Marian Priority Infrastructure Area; Mirani Shire Plan Mirani Priority Infrastructure Area (1 of 2 maps); Mirani Shire Plan Mirani Priority Infrastructure Area (2 of 2 maps); Sarina Shire Planning Scheme Sarina Priority Infrastructure Area

Maranoa Regional Council

Map 3 Priority Infrastructure Plan Maranoa Regional Council Planning Scheme – Roma Priority Infrastructure Area; Map 4 Priority Infrastructure Plan Maranoa Regional Council Planning Scheme – Wullumbilla Priority Infrastructure Area; Map 5 Priority Infrastructure Plan Maranoa Regional Council Planning Scheme – Yuleba Priority Infrastructure Area; Map 6 Priority Infrastructure Plan Maranoa Regional Council Planning Scheme – Surat Priority Infrastructure Area; Map 7 Priority Infrastructure Plan Maranoa Regional Council Planning Scheme – Mitchell Priority Infrastructure Area; Map 8 Priority Infrastructure Plan Maranoa Regional Council Planning Scheme – Injune Priority Infrastructure Area

McKinlay Shire Council

Priority Infrastructure Area Julia Creek Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1

Murweh Shire Council Murweh Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Charleville Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 2; Murweh Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Augathella Priority Infrastructure Plan Map 1

Paroo Shire Council Paroo Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Cunnamulla Sheet 1 of 1; Paroo Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Towns of Eulo, Yowah and Wyandra Sheet 1 of 1

Moreton Bay Regional Council Moreton Bay Regional Council Pine Rivers District Priority Infrastructure Area; Moreton Bay Regional Council Redcliffe City (version 3.0 August 2010); Caboolture Shire Priority Infrastructure Area (version 0.5 November 2010)

North Burnett Regional Council Biggenden Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Biggenden; Eidsvold Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Eidsvold; Gayndah Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Gayndah; Monto Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Monto; Mundubbera Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Mundubbera; Perry Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Mount Perry

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Quilpie Shire Council Quilpie Shire Council Infrastructure Area Town of Quilpie Sheet 1 of 1; Quilpie Shire Council Infrastructure Area Towns of Adavale and Eromanga Sheet 1 of 1; Quilpie Shire Council Infrastructure Area Towns of Cheepie and Toompine Sheet 1 of 1

Redland City Council Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Boundary Redland City Council Rockhampton Regional Council

Draft Priority Infrastructure Area Rockhampton; Draft Priority Infrastructure Area Livingstone; Draft Priority Infrastructure Area Fitzroy; Draft Priority Infrastructure Area Mount Morgan

Scenic Rim Regional Council

Priority Infrastructure Area – Beaudesert Priority Infrastructure Area 1; Priority Infrastructure Area – Canungra Priority Infrastructure Area 3; Priority Infrastructure Area – Kooralbyn Priority Infrastructure Area 2; Priority Infrastructure Area – Boonah Priority Infrastructure Area 1; Priority Infrastructure Area – Kalbar Priority Infrastructure Area 2; Priority Infrastructure Area – Aratula, Mt Alford, Warrill View Priority Infrastructure Area 3; Priority Infrastructure Area – Harrisville Priority Infrastructure Area 2; Priority Infrastructure Area – Peak Crossing Priority Infrastructure Area 1

Somerset Regional Council

Fernvale Priority Infrastructure Area Map 1; Lowood Priority Infrastructure Area Map 2; Esk Priority Infrastructure Area Map 3; Toogoolawah Priority Infrastructure Area Map 4; Kilcoy Priority Infrastructure Area Map 5

Southern Downs Regional Council Priority Infrastructure Plan - Map 2 Stanthorpe Priority Infrastructure Area; Priority Infrastructure Plan – Map 1 Warwick Priority Infrastructure Area; Priority Infrastructure Plan – Map 3 Towns Priority Infrastructure Area

Tablelands Regional Council

Map 3 Atherton Priority Infrastructure Area; Map 4 Tolga PIA; Map 5 Tandara/Rangeview Priority Infrastructure Area; Map 6 Kairi Priority Infrastructure Area ; Map 3 Malanda Priority Infrastructure Area ; Map 4 Yungaburra Priority Infrastructure Area ; Map 5 Millaa Millaa Priority Infrastructure Area ; Map 1 Herberton Priority Infrastructure Area ; Map 2 Ravenshoe Priority Infrastructure Area ; Map 3 Mt Garnet Priority Infrastructure Area ; Map 3 (Untitled); Map 4 Kuranda Priority Infrastructure Area ; Map 5 Dimbulah Priority Infrastructure Area; Map 6 Chillagoe Priority Infrastructure Area;

Townsville City Council

City of Thuringowa Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 1; City of Thuringowa Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 2; City of Thuringowa Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 3; City of Thuringowa Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 4; City of Thuringowa Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 5; City of Thuringowa Priority Infrastructure Plan Priority Infrastructure Area Drawing 6; Map 1 Townsville City Council Priority Infrastructure Area

Western Downs Regional Council

Priority Infrastructure Area Regional Overview July 2011; Priority Infrastructure Area Condamine July 2011; Priority Infrastructure Area Bell July 2011; Priority Infrastructure Area Jandowae July 2011; Priority Infrastructure Area Tara July 2011; Priority Infrastructure Area Warra July 2011; Priority Infrastructure Area Wandoan July 2011; Priority Infrastructure Area Miles July 2011; Priority Infrastructure Area Dalby July 2011; Priority Infrastructure Area Chinchilla July 2011

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Whitsunday Regional Council Priority Infrastructure Area Whitsunday RICS 2008 – Town of Proserpine; Map 1 – Bowen Priority Infrastructure Area Map 2: Whitsunday Shores Priority Infrastructure Area Map 3: Merinda Priority Infrastructure Area Map 4: Collinsville/Scottville Priority Infrastructure Area Priority Infrastructure Area Whitsunday 2011 – Town of Whitsunday

Winton Shire Council Winton Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Town of Winton Sheet 1 of 1; Winton Shire Council Priority Infrastructure Area Towns of Middleton and Corfield Sheet 1 of 1

Note: Priority infrastructure area maps for local governments can be viewed at www.dsdip.qld.gov.au.

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State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges) - 18 -

Schedule 3—Dictionary

Queensland Planning Provisions means the Queensland Planning Provisions version 2.0 made on 4 October 2010.

Flying Start for Queensland Children program is the program to transition Year 7 from the last year of primary schooling to the first year for secondary schooling. Essential development for the Flying Start for Queensland Children program is the development of classrooms and toilet facilities.

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Draft amendment to the State planning regulatory provision (adopted charges) 2012 Feedback form

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Infrastructure charges for ‘Flying Start’ program

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NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL COUNCILLOR GENERAL MEETING REPORT

COUNCILLOR DG WAUGH

NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2012

Date Function Location Comments / Action

16/1 Meeting Pat Smith, Beppy Stanley, Show Society

Mt. Perry Inspection of a number of gardens and need of a disabled toilet block at showgrounds.

17/1 Daniel Pelci Gayndah Discussion on advertising Rural Fires De-brief Mundubbera Discussion after fires. 22/1 M.E.G Meeting 23/1 Nurayan Meeting Bundaberg Board meeting Foodies meeting Biggenden Different types of food. 24/1 Met with Moira Thompson Biggenden S.E.S. Cadets. Wide Bay Health Eidsvold Evolution Gold Gayndah Keeping contact 25/1 Met with Epic Employment Gayndah Work for the Dole Dinner with Aust. Day

Ambassador Mundubbera

26/1 Breakfast with Tony Gould and his wife

Mundubbera Australia Day Awards.

27/1 Floods Across region No further reports until 14/2 14/2 Hilda Payne 100th b’day Mundubbera Flood forum Mt. perry 15/2 Workshop Gayndah 18/2 Meeting various people Gayndah Hospital meeting Eidsvold 19/2 General Meeting Gayndah Broke for Ben Zillman Funeral Primary School badges Gayndah

20/1 High School Badges Biggenden 21/2 Meeting with Gayndah

Resident Gayndah

22/2 Flood recovery Kingaroy Programme in place. 23/2 Country races Eidsvold 24/2 Community Cabinet

Meeting Maryborough

25/2 Flood Recovery Forum Mundubbera 26/2 More flooding 5/3 Standing Committee Monto. Unveiling Plaque 6/3 Debriefing meeting Gayndah Trade Ambassador Minister Ludwig Presented cheque for $6.6 m 7/3 Planning meeting Gayndah 8/3 Meeting resident Biggenden About drainage High School Badges Mundubbera 9/3 Art Gallery Auction Gayndah 11/3 High School Badges Monto 12/3 D.D.M.G Debriefing Bundaberg

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COUNCILLOR FO WHELAN

13th February, 2013 to 12th March, 2013


13.2.13 BlazeAid Meeting Eidsvold Cofounder of BlazeAid Kevin Butler in attendance. People present registered need for assistance.

14.2.13 Citizen’s 100th Birthday Mundubbera Attended morning tea celebration with the Mayor and family members

14.2.13 BlazeAid Volunteers Start in Field

Mundubbera Attended Red Shed at evening meal time. One meal per day to be provided by service and community clubs. Thanked volunteers for coming to help.

15.2.13 Workshop Gayndah 16.2.13 ABC Radio Phil Smith

Program Mundubbera Interview and thanks to the Brisbane

volunteers who came for the weekend to help with flood cleanup. MP Reg Gulley was a volunteer. Community members spoke well during radio interviews. Deputy Premier in attendance.

18.2.13 Visit Flood Victims in Grosvenor and O’Bil Bil

Moved by the destruction by flood waters in this area. Stories of survival and a feeling that these people will and want to rebuild. Tough times ahead but great spirit.

19.2.13 Council Meeting Gayndah 19.2.13 Funeral Car Crash

Victim Gayndah

19.2.13 Informal Meeting Gayndah Initial discussion on way forward for possible assistance to home owners in flood prone areas of North Burnett.

20.2.13 Met Chaplains Mundubbera Suggested flood affected people who may need assistance coping with the aftermath of the flooding

20.2.13 RSL AGM Mundubbera Chaired AGM 20.2.13 Met President and

Member of Mundubbera Bowls Club

Mundubbera Bowls Club severely damaged by Flood. Spoke about options for rebuild or possible relocation if this is the decision of the members and funding can be sourced. Waiting insurance decision but unlikely that there is any cover. This venue is important to the town of Mundubbera as a conference and catering asset.

22.2.13 Human Social Recovery Meeting

Monto Services winding back in the area but still visiting each area for short periods and outreach

23.2.13 Eidsvold Race Meeting Eidsvold Good crowd support for flood recovery and community wellbeing

24.2.13 Community Cabinet Meeting

Maryborough Delegations to Ministers went well. Outcomes from these will be wait and see. Offers given to visit NB.

24.2.13 Premier and Cabinet Reception

Hervey Bay Large gathering.

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25.2.13 Recovery Forum Mundubbera Initial attendance was good. 25.2.13 Economic Recovery

Meeting Mundubbera Concern that rural businesses cannot take

advantage of low interest loans due to commitments from previous event. Cat. D criteria needs flexibility.

26.2.13 Mundubbera LDMSG Meeting

Mundubbera Debrief of flood event. Everyone spoke honestly about things that were done well and lack of support in certain areas.

27.2.13 LDMG Meeting Gayndah 27.2.13 Community Meeting of

Flood affected residents Mundubbera Information meeting with regard to recovery

and possible funding by Federal and State Government for flood mitigation. Explained processes to allow a submission. No certainty that funding will be forthcoming so suggested that residents should work toward getting back into their homes as if offers were made it would take a long time.

1.3.13 Flood Victims Draw of new items at Red Shed

Mundubbera Conducted draw arranged by churches of new donated pieces of furniture and sausage sizzle.

1.3.13.-6.3.13

River Height Watch Mundubbera and Boyne

Boyne River Bridge was submerged again for days.

4.3.13` Archer Park Advisory Committee Meeting

Mundubbera No major issues from clubs

4.3.13 Met BlazeAid Co-ordinator

Mundubbera Checked that everyone was happy and if they needed any assistance.

5.3.13 Council Committee Meeting

Monto Policy and Tech Services

5.3.13 Opening of QGC Projects and History Plaque

Monto Aged residents happy to have achieved this.

6.3.13 LDMG Debrief Gayndah Honest appraisal of the management of the flood event given and hopefully changes will be introduced.

6.3.13 Meeting with Trade Commissioner and Citrus Industry Exporters

Gayndah Productive meeting and good advice given.

6.3.13 Meeting with Senator Joe Ludwig

Gayndah Meeting too rushed. I hope someone got something out of the visit. Hopefully the Senator from Industry represented.

7.3.13 Planning Workshop Gayndah Need to meet again to discuss the NB Narrative.

8.3.13 Qld Governors International Womens Day Reception at Government House

Brisbane Small group of invitees and nice words spoken by Her Excellency. Obviously has a strong feeling about NB and the job we have done during the flood. Hopes to visit again. Invitees mainly members of the Governors charities. The Arts are hoping to visit our schools in as I suggested 6 months time to assist the recovery. Myself and 3 NB ladies seemed to be the only country people.

11.3.13 Economic Recovery Meeting

Mundubbera Workshop – Cat D criteria for a submission for change to assist our rural and urban businesses get back to production.

11.3.13 Mundubbera MPHS Meeting

Mundubbera Reports by community health related associations and visit by WBBHB member.

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11.3.13 Health Transport Meeting with Jena Boran

Mundubbera Review of charges for use of community car to specialist appointments in view of the rise in PTS and the cost to maintain the vehicle.

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COUNCILLOR KS WENDT OAM BEM

Period 13 Feb 13 to 16 Mar 13


18 Feb 13 Infrastructure Meeting Mt Perry Progressing 19 Feb 13 General meeting Gayndah NFA 20 Feb 13 Specialist Bundaberg 21 Feb 13 Environmental sub

Group Meeting Gayndah Well Attended Progressing

23 Feb to 1 Mar 13

Reunion Ettalong NSW Great 400 attended

5 Mar 13 Standing Committee Monto NFA 6 Mar 13 LDMG Debrief Gayndah Very Good allowed people to Air their

concerns 6 Mar 13 Infrastructure Meeting ---------------- Good to hear first claims paid excellent

result 7 Mar 13 Planning Meeting Gayndah Good Meeting a way to go yet 9 Mar 13 Art Auction Gayndah Excellent Evening Raised a lot of money for

the Gallery 13 Mar 13 Planning Meeting Mundubbera Tidy up 13 Mar 13 Chamber of Commerce

Meeting Biggenden Finishing touches to planning for Solo Club

visit in April 14 Mar 13 Environmental Sub

Group Meeting Gayndah TBA

15 Mar 13 Badge Ceremony Dallarnil State School

TBA

15 Mar 13 Community Forum Biggenden TBA At last the clean up around Biggenden is on its way. We have had a group of Volunteers from Bundaberg here for a Week picking up rubbish made a hell of a difference Blazeaid are on the ground helping with fencing only a small number at this stage 8 but growing and we have had a group of low risk prisoners working on fencing as well

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COUNCILLOR PW LOBEGEIER

MARCH 2013


21-2-13 B&NB Tourism Bundaberg Start to rebuild Tourism after the flood. I hope it does not take as long as it did in 2010/11. Blaze Aid may be a help with word of mouth to their mates.

22-2-13 Human Social Monto Issues after the Event[flooding] This group played a large roll last event and we plan to use the things that worked again this time.

24-2-13 Country Cabinet Maryborough Our Council was very affect in this event and with full role up we saw as many Ministers as they would allow in the time. Must thank CEO and staff for the great paper work. We were heard and seen on many issues.

25-3-13 Recovery Road Show Economic recovery

Mundubbera First Road show worked well but only need ½ day, Working to produce better economic recovery for NBRC post event

26/27-3-13 Second Flood Event Monto Large rain fall in the Monto area caused Flooding equal to 2010/11. Spent time at office again. Staff did a great job I’m very proud of them. I lost home for a week, phone cable washed out in the creek. This has once again tested the Monto community and it’s economy. Down steam stayed in the bank but not in Monto which was hit hard.

1-3-13 ACW Second Flood Event

Monto Teleconference planning Sydney Super Show for April this year. We went last year and had tourist visit our area because we did and hope to copy that again this year. Water going down very slow with more damage across many areas and our road network.

2-3-13 Third Flood Event Monto More rain in the catchment brings the creeks down again. Not as high as last week but more pain to our community. I’m finding it harder to get into the office as water level are high and the roads are getting worse but got there and home to help our great staff manage these events. I’m so proud of their efforts to keep our Community safe. We tried new things each time to keep people better informed.

4-3-13 Age Care Monto Members Meeting not many there because of flooded Roads. Life must go on so I did not pull the Meeting. Still providing a great service to Monto with positive employment outcomes.

5-3-13 Committee Meetings Monto Report will be posted

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6-3-13 LDMG Infrastructure recovery Joe Ludwig Mulgildie Bus committee

Gayndah A frank discussion about flood events what worked and what did not. This is a important process so we can improve with no blame just facts. The recovery on our Infrastructure is ongoing with the lessons that we learned from the last event taken into account. There will be changes and they will become clear as they unfold. We hope to do it better this time. Joe make important announcement of our first NDRRA claim for this event which was fully funded and the funds will start to be spent as soon as possible on ground. Mulgildie Bus meeting was a step in the right direction and I must thank my fellow Councillors and the CEO for the common since that prevailed in the end.

7-3-13 Planning Gayndah Ongoing with many issues to be solved before going public.

11-3-13 Economic Recovery Mundubbera 13-3-13 Planning

Road show recovery RADF

Mundubbera Gayndah Mundubbera

14-3-13 Road show Recovery Eidsvold Monto

15-3-13 Road Show Recovery EMU Training new ACT

Mt Perry Biggenden Bundaberg

18-3-13 Infrastructure Recovery Age Care BOM

Mundubbera Monto

19-3-13 General Meeting Monto

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COUNCILLOR PW FRANCIS


21/2/13 RDA Meeting Bundaberg FIFO on the agenda but took the opportunity to visit North Bundaberg and see flood damage first hand.

23/2/13 Eidsvold Races Eidsvold 25/2/13 Mundubbera Community

Forum Mundubbera Had a tour of flood affected areas in town.

Biedo Postponed 4/3/13 Inspect Rocky Creek

Road Moonford Attempted to provide access for West

Monal residents but too wet. 5/3/13 Policy and Planning

Tech Services Monto

6/3/13 LDMG Debrief Gayndah Useful Discussion Infrastructure Sub Group Gayndah Observer Joe Ludwig visit Gayndah 7/3/13 Planning Workshop Gayndah 11/3/13 Economic Sub Group Mundubbera 13/3/13 Planning Workshop Mundubbera 14/3/13 Flood Forums Eidsvold Flood Forum Monto 19/3/13 General Meeting Monto

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COUNCILLOR JF DOWLING

FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 12


15.02.13 General Meeting Workshop

Gayndah

15.02.13 Funeral Gayndah Well-known Gayndah identity 19.02.13 Council General

Meeting Gayndah

19.02.13 Funeral Gayndah A very sad day as the district farewelled a popular, young man.

21.02.13 Bundaberg Tourism Meeting

Bundaberg Flood reports from each area were recounted. Positive discussions around moving forward from the recent disaster.

22.02.13 Gayndah State Primary School Leadership Presentations

Gayndah A pleasure to congratulate the young leaders and present them with their badges of office.

24.02.13 Community Cabinet Maryborough Attended deputations to State Government Ministers in matters concerning: Flying Foxes, Temporary Housing, Counselling Services, Police presence and SES Cadets.

25.02.13 Economic Recovery Group Meeting

Mundubbera Decided to write to Government requesting that the Category D Assistance package guidelines be changed.

27.02.13 LDMG Gayndah 01.03.13 Meeting with Gayndah

Museum Gayndah Toured the Museum and saw the repairs

and changes made by the volunteers after the flood.

05.03.13 Standing Committee Meeting

Monto After the meeting, attended the opening of the new plaque in the Monto town Centre and afternoon tea with residents.

06.03.13 LDMG Debriefing Gayndah Agency representatives reported on the handling of the recent disaster.

06.03.13 Minister Joe Ludwig Gayndah Key Industry representatives met with Minister Ludwig and discussed any concerns regarding the impacts of the recent flood disaster on their respective industries.

07.03.13 Planning and relocation Workshop

Gayndah Presentation by Brendan Nelsen regarding costs and facts involved in building community flood resilience. Examined the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan for alterations. Approved changes to North Burnett Regional town plan zones.

11.03.13 Economic Recovery Meeting

Mundubbera Workshop to decide on submission to Govt departments regarding guidelines on disaster funding.

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COUNCILLOR WJ Bowen

Period 19‐2‐13 To19‐3‐13


21-2-13 Visit Gayndah Visit office .Inspected bridge at Mingo

22-2-13 Mingo Look at progress clean up at Mingo

24-2-13 Meeting Maryborough Attend Community Cabinet Meeting

27-2-13 Visit Gayndah Visit Gayndah office

28-2-13 Visit Mt Perry Talks with Andrew and ratepayers

2-3-13

Meeting

In contact with Mt Perry Flood levels

5.3.13

Meeting

Monto Policy Meeting

6.3.13

Meeting

Gayndah Debrief Meeting and meet Minister

7.3.13

Meeting

Gayndah Planning scheme workshop

9.3.13

Meeting

Mt Perry

Attend Axeman auction for A.G.L.

11.3.13

Meeting Mt Perry

Meetings with Ratepayers

12.3.13

Meeting

Gayndah Football Meeting

13.3.13

Meeting

Mundubbera

Planning Workshop

14.3.13

Meeting Gayndah

Recovery Sub/Group Meeting

15.3.13

Meeting Mt Perry

Community Recovery Meeting

16.3.13

Meeting Mt Perry

Mt Perry Fine Art Group

19.3.13 Meeting

Monto General Meeting

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