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REPORTAgenda Item 9.1

Report No. 113/19 cos

TO: CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE -MONDAY 15 JULY 2019

SUBJECT: DIRECTORATE UPDATE

AUTHOR: ACTING DIRECTOR COPORATE AND COMMUNTY SERVICES -SIMON DUKE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report provides an update of current Corporate and Community Services projects, programs and events.

RECOMMENDATIONThat it be a recommendation to Council:

That the report be received and noted.

REPORT

1. DISCUSSION

The attached reports summarise activities that occurred within the Corporate and Community Services Directorate for the month of June 2019.

1.1 Summary of Business Arising from Previous Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting 24 June 2019

All matters actioned

1.2 Director Corporate and Community Services Handover

Skye Price completed her time in the role as Director Corporate and Community Services on June 21. A number of meetings were held prior to this to handover to Simon Duke who will act in the role until the incoming CEO decides to recruit a permanent replacement in due course.

1.3 2019 Australasian Management Challenge - Australasian Final

Challenge team members comprising of Alice Springs Town Council and MacDonnell Regional Council staff have been meeting weekly in preparation to compete in the Australasian Final to be held 31 July - 1 August. Clare Fisher, Manager Alice Springs Public Library and former Local Government challenge participant has been mentoring the team.

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2. POLICY IMPACTS

All projects relate to Alice Springs Town Council Strategic Plan objectives.

3. FINANCIAL IMPACTS

All projects are being implemented within their respective budgets.

4. SOCIAL IMPACTS

As per individual project plans.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

As per individual project plans.

6. PUBLIC RELATIONS

Nil

7. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A - HR ReportAttachment B - Ranger Unit ReportAttachment C - Governance ReportAttachment D - Library ReportAttachment E - Community Development Unit ReportAttachment F - ASALC Report

Simon DukeACTING DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

ATTACHMENT A

REPORT

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - 15 JULY 2019

TO: ACTING DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

AUTHOR: MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES - BIGGI GOSLING

SUBJECT: REPORT FROM HUMAN RESOURCES UNIT FOR JUNE 2019

This report provides an update of current Human Resources projects.

1. TRAINING ACTIVITIES AS OF 30 JUNE 2019

Individual trainingAdvanced Copyright for Galleries, Libraries Archivists and Museum Curators Anti-Discrimination Workshop Company Directors Course CPR TrainingCopyright Essentials for Galleries, Libraries Archivists and Museum CuratorsHSR TrainingManual HandlingProvide First Aid TrainingStandard Mental Health First AidTraffic Management WZ2&3Warden Training

Courses of study includingCertificate III in Community Services Certificate III in Horticulture (Traineeship)Certificate III in Information Services (Library)Diploma in Leadership and ManagementCertificate IV in Project Management PracticeCertificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting)Certificate IV in Government Investigations Diploma of Local Government (Rates)

2. WHS&WNo new workers' compensation claims.

Council Representatives

An Emergency Wardens’ meeting was held on 26 June 2019. Wardens reviewed procedures and discussed planned drills and potential improvements of procedures.

Types of Incidents: Accident Incident Near Miss TOTAL

ASALC 0 1 0 1Civic Centre 0 2 1 3Depot 0 1 0 1Library 0 0 0 0Rangers 0 0 0 0RWMF 0 5 0 5

0 9 1

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Incidentsinvolving:

Staff Contractor VolunteerMember of Public

Vehicle /

EquipmentTOTAL

ASALC 1 0 0 0 0 1Civic Centre 2 0 0 0 1 3Depot 0 0 0 0 0 0Library 0 0 0 0 0 0Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 0RWMF 4 0 0 1 0 5

7 0 0 1 1

3. EMPLOYEE POLICIESHR is currently reviewing the Recruitment and Selection policy

4. FORMS AND TEMPLATESAll HR related forms are currently undergoing a review

Biggi GoslingMANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES

REPORTATTACHMENT B

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE JULY 2019


AUTHOR: MANAGER RANGER UNIT - KEVIN EVERETT

SUBJECT: REPORT FROM RANGER UNIT FOR JUNE 2019

This report provides an update of current Ranger Unit projects, programs and events.

1. INFRINGEMENT NOTICES - PARKING

$12,500.00

$10,000.00

$7,500.00

$5,000.00

$2,500.00

PARKING: $ Value of the Infringement Notices Issued (Inc. Interstate)

$0.00 - JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE TOTAL2017/2018 $2,865 $7,010 $6,710 $11,395 $8,615 $2,960 $1,300 $940 $2,800 $5,675 $3,675 $11,910 $65,8552018/2019 $7,635 $8,140 $8,100 $9,080 $5,130 $1,600 $1,660 $4,005 $4,090 $4,090 $5,250 $2,785 $61,565

•2017/2018 2018/2019

PARKING: Amount of Infringement Notices PAID (Inc. Interstate)$8,000.00 -I

$7,000.00 -

$6,000.00 -

$5,000.00 •

$4,000.00 •

$3,000.00 •

$2,000.00 -

$1,000.00 -

* vv JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE TOTAL2017/2018 $2,511 $4,199 $5,231 $5,984 $7,198 $4,353 $1,479 $833 $1,649 $1,917 $3,862 $4,475 $43,6912018/2019 $6,246 $5,716 $5,472 $5,594 $4,426 $2,176 $1,412 $1,218 $2,296 $2,790 $4,246 $2,265 $43,857

2017/2018 ■ 2018/2019

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2. INFRINGEMENT NOTICES - ANIMAL CONTROL

ANIMAL: $ value of the Infrinqement Notices Issued$20,000.00 -I ----------------

$15,000.00 -

$10,000.00 -

$5,000.00 -

$0.00 -JUL AUG SEP OCT rflv DEC JAN APR JUNE TOTAL

2017/2018 $3,080 $3,850 $1,848 $4,312 $1,386 $1,540 $1,386 $308 $1,078 $4,466 $308 $770 $24,3322018/2019 $3,100 $8,215 $2,015 $310 $0 $620 $3,255 $3,720 $310 $4,030 $16,895 $620 $43,090

2017/2018 ■ 2018/2019

ANIMAL: Amount of the Infringement Notices PAID$2,000.00

$1,500.00

$1,000.00

$500.00

JUNE TOTAL2017/2018 $3,3082018/2019 $1,600 $5,003

2017/2018 2018/2019

3. INFRINGEMENT NOTICES - PUBLIC PLACES

PUBLIC PLACES: $ value of the Infringement Notices Issued$10,500.00

$9,000.00

$7,500.00 •

$6,000.00

$4,500.00

$3,000.00

$1,500.00

JUNE TOTAL2017/2018 $2,310 $1,232 $2,002 $1,078 $20,482$2,002

2018/2019 $2,325 $4,650 $1,240 $1,240 $3,100 $1,085 $1,860$2,170 $19,995

2018/20192017/2018

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PUBLIC PLACES: Amount of the Infringement Notices PAID$1,000.00 1

$900.00 -

$800.00

$700.00

$600.00

$500.00

$400.00 -

$300.00 -

$200.00

$100.00

TOTAL2017/2018

2018/2019

2017/2018 2018/2019

4. FINES RECOVERY

FINES RECOVERY: Received$15,000.00 i

$12,500.00 •

$10,000.00 -

$7,500.00

$5,000.00

$2,500.00

JUNE TOTAL2017/2018 $12,232$4,371 $8,596 $9,997 $13,782 $2,959 $4,625 $4,951 $69,5222018/2019 $2,679 $1,617 $2,781$2,819 $3,947 $3,108 $6,846 $6,461 $4,456 $7,486 $42,199

2017/2018 2018/2019

$18,000.00

$16,000.00

$14,000.00

$12,000.00

$10,000.00

$8,000.00

$6,000.00

$4,000.00

$2,000.00

FINES RECOVERY: Sent

$0.00 -JUL ATC SEP OCT NOV DEC JSj FEB MAR APR fMf JUNE TOTAL

2017/2018 $3,974 $16,781 $2,408 $4,018 $4,201 $958 $8,414 $11,043 $2,473 $2,900 $2,535 $10,853 $70,5682018/2019 $6,625 $0 $5,614 $6,466 $9,981 $7,177 $0 $1,904 $6,804 $5,204 $0 $5,806 $55,581

■2017/2018 2018/2019

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5. COMPLAINTS

Number of Complaints

JUNE TOTALMAR2017/20182018/2019

2017/2018 2018/2019

BREAKDOWN OF COMPLAINTS:

Abandoned Vehicle 15

Cat at Large 2Cat Nuisance 1Cat Trap 16Dog at Large 16Dog Attack Animal: 2

13/06/2019 Ongoing 28/06/2019 Ongoing

Dog Attack Human: 115/06/2019 Closed

Dog Menace 1Dog Nuisance 12Dog Surrender 1Dog Unregistered 2Dog Welfare/Cruelty 1Other Animal - Dingo 2Kennel Licence 2Parking/Traffic 1Public Places 13Neatstreets - Abandoned Vehicle 2Neatstreets - Parking/Traffic 1Neatstreets - Public Places 1

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6. ANIMAL REGISTRATION

$12,000 -i

$10,000

$8,000

$6,000 -

$4,000

$2,000

DOGS: $ value of registrations - Lifetime, New Annual & Annual Renewals

* JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE TOTAL2017/2018 $10,007 $8,597 $7,009 $8,678 $5,879 $4,763 $3,753 $5,150 $5,620 $4,516 $5,907 $4,052 $73,9312018/2019 $10,507 $9,775 $7,729 $5,124 $7,016 $4,479 $5,282 $5,691 $5,535 $4,572 $5,259 $4,438 $75,408

• 2017/2018 2018/2019

$2,500 n CATS: $ value of registrations - Lifetime, New Annual & Annual Renewals

$2,000

$1,500

$1,000

$500 -

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE TOTAL2017/2018 $1,803 $2,199 $1,013 $1,358 $740 $1,118 $1,004 $1,888 $1,169 $1,175 $1,902 $980 $16,342018/2019 $1,173 $2,018 $908 $684 $1,240 $303 $702 $1,019 $872 $916 $1,142 $573 $11,54

•2017/2018 2018/2019

7. ANIMALS IMPOUNDED

DOGS: Impounded

JUNEMAR TOTAL2017/20182018/2019

2017/2018 ■ 2018/2019

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CATS: Impounded

JUNE TOTAL2017/20182018/2019

2017/2018 2018/2019

8. RIVER RUNS (CAMPERS)

No. of People

JUNE TOTAL2016/20172017/2018

2016/2017 ■ 2017/2018

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9. CBD

Indigenous Liaison Officer J. Watterson-Bateup has submitted the below report for the month of June:

DATE No. of CyclistsNo. of Painting

Sellers Shop Owners JOBS3/06/2019 2 5 4 14/06/2019 4 3 35/06/2019 3 3 4 16/06/2019 2 5 47/06/2019 1 3 4 -

11/06/2019 5 3 412/06/2019 30 4 313/06/2019 4 5 319/06/2019 3 6 220/06/2019 4 6 4 221/06/2019 5 7 3 124/06/2019 4 8 4 125/06/2019 1 4 326/06/2019 2 3 3 127/06/2019 3 5 13TOTAL 73 70 61 7

Kevin EverettMANAGER - RANGER UNIT

ATTACHMENT C

REPORT

TO: CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - 15 JULY 2019

SUBJECT: REPORT FROM GOVERNANCE UNIT FOR JUNE 2019

AUTHORS: MANAGER GOVERNANCE - JODIE SUMMERS

This report provides an update of current projects and work of the Governance Unit.

Governance Unit established and Manager Governance appointedDemonstrating a commitment to best practice governance, Council approved a new Manager Governance position to join the Civic Centre team. Ms Jodie Summers commenced in the role on 6 June 2019. With the addition of this management position a new Governance Unit was created which includes Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, Registry and management of the Administrative traineeships.

Administrative Trainee ProgramThe Administrative trainee program has been developed and is ready for implementation. Council have partnered with CDU to ensure candidates complete the 12 month program with appropriate business administration certification. Two new trainees, 1 Indigenous and 1 non- Indigenous, will commence on 10 July 2019.

RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE

Risk Management FrameworkThe final draft Risk Management Framework is being presented to the Risk Management & Audit Committee (RMAC) at their 29 July meeting for endorsement. Following this it will come to Council for adoption.

Internal AuditsThe findings of two internal audits conducted in May & June will be presented to the RMAC for review at their July meeting.

GOVERNANCE

Local Government Act SubmissionA submission to the Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Services addressing the impacts of proposed changes to the Local Government Act is expected to be submitted by the 18 July deadline.

The Manager Governance is currently undertaking a strategic review of all council committees with a view to:

Determine effectiveness and structure of committeesStandardise documentation and processes including ToR, agendas, papers and minutesDevelop a Council Committees Handbook/Charter

2018-19 Annual ReportThe Annual Report process is underway.

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REGISTRY50 emails received from the Community to the ASTC inbox25 Cemetery enquiries in person18 Cemetery enquiries by phone/email26 Ownership changes in June 2019 (43 June 2018)

Interments Total Fees

Notice of Interments 7 $10,514

Burial Fees $ 3,665

Burial of Ashes 0 $ 0

Chapel Fees 1 $ 400

Exclusive Rights 4 $ 418

Headstone Applications 4 $ 418

Personalised Plaque orders 2 $ 789

Total $19,204

OtherThe Administrative trainee program has been developed and is ready for implementation. Council have partnered with CDU to ensure candidates complete the 12 month program with appropriate business administration certification. Two new trainees, 1 Indigenous and 1 non- Indigenous, will commence on 10 July 2019.

Jodie SummersMANAGER GOVERNANCE

ATTACHMENTD

REPORT

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE - JULY 2019


AUTHOR: MANAGER OF LIBRARY SERVICES - CLARE FISHER

SUBJECT: REPORT FROM ALICE SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR JUNE 2019

This report provides an update of current Library projects, programs and events.

1. LIBRARY MANAGER’S UPDATE

Library memberships reach 12,000May 2018 saw the library reach a record high of 10,000 members - in just over 12 months we’ve increased that number by another 2,000, sitting at our highest recorded membership in the history of the library.

This represents 45.22% of Alice Springs residents and 31.91% of Central Australia (Alice Springs, Central Desert and MacDonnell.) The National standard sits at 44%.

One of the library’s KPIs is to increase memberships by 25% per annum - a very ambitious target - with 10,404 members at the end of June 2018, we haven’t quite reached that goal with 12,057 but still sit at a very healthy 15.9% increase.

This achievement is thanks to a dedicated, passionate and hardworking team, great support from all the departments within Alice Springs Town Council and a community who love their library.

LEFT: 12,000lh library member Sergey Moiseev and Manager Library Services Clare Fisher.

Sergey visited the library to return a library DVD that was found in his letterbox. Sergey then joined the library and became our 12,000th member.

The award was presented by ALIA NT President Jayshree Mamtora in recognition of the library's work with local at-risk youth.

RIGHT: The Alice Springs Public Library team accepted the 2019 ALIA NT Recognition Award at a special luncheon in June.

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Meetings & Committees attended by Library Manager:• Meeting with Blair McFarland, Co-Director CAYLUS and Michelle Krauer,

CEO Gap Youth to plan for school holiday caseworker & youth worker support partnership

• Australian Library & Information Association ALIA Red Centre luncheon and Award Presentation

• NTG July School Holiday Coordination Meeting• Child Friendly Alice Community Profile Launch• Women in Business Luncheon, Chamber of Commerce• Seniors Coordinating Committee• ASTC Energy Efficiency Committee Meeting

GrantsProject Provider Amount StatusSeniors Month:High Tea Bingo & Tall Tales

Territory Families, NTG $2,000 Successful(29/5/19)

NAIDOC Week: SmokingCeremony & Roo tail BBC

Dept. PMC Australian Government.

$3,620 Successful(24/5/19)

Alice Springs Collection Cultural Sensitivity Assessment

Regional MuseumGrant: Arts NT, NTG

$5,000 Successful(10/5/19)

Geek in Residence:Program support

CAYLUS $5,000 Complete

Geek in Residence:After school program (12 months)

CentreCorp Aboriginal Investment Corporation

$50,000 In progress

Youth Engagement:School Holidays (12 months)

Territory Families, NTG $45,000 In progress

2. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK• "Staff are always helpful and very accommodating, friendly too. The library is

always neat, clean and tidy. The Alice Springs library is so much better than the one in Darwin, because it is children friendly, best thing to have, plus you can bring snacks for your kids. Happy to come here all the time. Keep up the good work guys!General Feedback form

• 7 come almost every day with my 6 siblings and 4 month old daughter. We love the library and everything it has to offer. Staff are always friendly" - General Feedback

• "It would be very helpful to be able to print from a phone or email address from the Wi-Fi" - General Feedback

• Please keep this wonderful library going, we learn so much. Each event is a wonderful experience - World Refugee Day Event Feedback

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3. STATISTICS

Library MembershipTotal Members 12,057Total New Members 188

Library UsageTotal Visitors 12310Total Items Borrowed 7762Total Items Used in Library (Soft-checkout) 2351

ProgramsTotal Programs 78Total Participants 2061

JUNE 2019Events Attendees

|#Attendees 0-11 years |424 EventCategory # 0-11 12-18 Adult TOTALATSI 5 33 1078 6 1117

|#Attendees 12-18 years |lU7 Author Talk 1 2 0 25 27Community Outreach 5 134 12 104 250

#Attendees ADULT |S20 Digital Literacy 4 0 0 16 16History/Heritage 0 0 0 0 0

^Attendees TOTAL |2061 Multicultural 4 10 2 79 91Print Literacy 18 112 0 111 223

^Programs TOTAL |/8 Recreation 0 0 0 0 0STEAM 9 124 14 36 174Supported 32 9 11 143 163Youth Engagement 0 0 0 0 0

In 2017/18 the library hosted 837 events with 12,604 attendees - an average of 15 people per event.

Although we ran 110 fewer events during 2018/19, we attracted an extra 9209 attendees, effectively doubling the average number of attendees to 30.

4. CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH SERVICES• 1078 young people engaged with the after-school Geek in Residence program

(funded by Centrecorp and Alice Springs Town Council)• 4 x Grevillea Childcare Centre Storytime (outreach)• 3 x LEGO Club• 4 x STEAM Club• 1 x School Visit for Robotics session - Papunya School

4 x Scribe and Sketch Club• 4 x Preschool Storytime• 4 x Baby Rhyme Time• Geek in Residence 3pm to 6pm weekdays• 4 x Yipirinya Storytime (outreach)• 1 x Storybook Saturday• 2 x It’s Rocket Science Workshops in partnership with the Polly Farmer

Foundation

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5. PROGRAMS & EVENTSSpecial Events• 20 June - World Refugee Day Event “Share a Meal, Share a Story" in

partnership with Safe Harbour Alice Springs• 26 June - Author Talk with Jeremy Scott “Long Road from a Broken Heart"• 29 June - Launch of fortnightly Storybook Saturdays• 29 June - School Holiday Program

Alice Springs local Isaac Moses talking about his experience as a refugee at the World Refugee Day Event "Share a Meal, Share a Story" at the library.

78 people attended the lunchtime event.

6. DISPLAYS/EXHIBITIONS• National Reconciliation Week• Australian Institute of Architects• Men’s Health Week• Refugee Week• July School Holiday/ eLibrary

7. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Usage:_______________________Akaltye Antheme 223Local Languages 16Alice Springs Collection 203Sensitive Items Cabinet 16Nevil Shute Collection 0

8. OUTREACH & PROMOTIONCommunity Engagement• 1 x Educator PD session: Early Years Training - Baby Rhyme Time/Storytime• 4 x visits to Yipirinya Primary School for storytime• 1 x visit to Territory Parents Support Group for Baby Rhyme Time• 4 x visits to Grevillea Child Care for storytime• 3 x Congress Healthy Promotions stalls• 1 x School Visit for Robotics session - Papunya School• 6 Jun - Library Stall at ASTC Finke Night Markets

Meeting Room Usage• 40 Internal (library & Council use)• 32 External (public)

Social Media - Library Facebook Page:• 1641 total likes = increase of 1%

Media Interviews:• Book Chat - ABC Radio

Work Experience & Volunteers:• Volunteer, Ben - weekly library volunteer• Volunteer, Nella - weekly Housebound Service

9. UPCOMING IN JULY

Special events• July School Holidays - Sat 29 June-Sun 22 July

- Lego Club- Preschool Storytime- Baby Rhyme Time- Cool 4 Kids present: Pirate Pal- Bird Quilt- Storybook Saturday- Invent-a-Thon- Create-a-Critter- 2 x Fairytale Fun- 2 x Leather Craft activities- Movie Morning- Moon craft- Moon Landing workshop- Sphero Soccer- 3x Weekly Craft Tables - Show Time, NAIDOC, Moon Landing

• Alice Springs Show - Fri 5-Sat 6 July- Library stall, story corner, giveaways and competitions

• NAIDOC Week - Sun 7-Sun 14 July- 8-12 July: Craft Table- Tues 9 July: Smoking Ceremony & Roo-tail BBQ- Wed 10 July: T-Shirt design and printing- Thurs 11 July: Movie night We don’t need a map’- Sat 13 July: Library stall at Yeperenye NAIDOC Marketplace

Clare FisherMANAGER LIBRARY SERVICES

ATTACHMENTE

REPORT



AUTHOR: MANAGER COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT - JEANETTE SHEPHERD

SUBJECT: REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UNIT FOR JUNE 2019

This report provides an update of current projects, programs and events of the Community and Cultural Development Unit (CCDU).

EVENTS

In-Kind SupportCurrent value of in-kind support offered to Alice Springs events is $125,808.40 as of 27 June 2019.

Night MarketsThe 6 June Night Market went well with strong stallholder numbers and community attendance. Currently liaising with Red Hot Arts around their launch of Desert Festival at the 29 August Night Market, which will include a range of performances and entertainment.

Twilight in the MallTwilight in the Mall series has finished; 776 people attended the eight week series. Good feedback was received on the series from community members and musicians. Locally based films had the most attendance. There were a few very cold nights, which impacted attendance.

NAIDOC WeekAttended two NAIDOC Planning Committee meetings.

Civic Responsibility Information SessionOrganising Council’s participation in a Multicultural Community Services of Central Australia information session to educate migrants and refugees about their civic responsibilities. This is part of MCSCA's Fostering Integration Project.

Melbourne Cup EventA public welcome in Todd Mall for the Melbourne Cup and Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jim Cassidy is being organised for 1pm Thursday 18 July.

Alice Springs ShowAlice Springs Town Council’s stall at the show is organised, with staffing schedules confirmed, stock ordered, and shed cleaned and ready for bump-in.

Phoney Film FestivalPreparation for Phoney Film Festival continues, with an upcoming free workshop and media promotion. Youth Services Officer had film editing training with Mikey Boyce from CDU to prepare for editing the 2019 entries for the opening night on Thursday 18 July.

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PROJECTS

Public Art MasterplanAn online survey is being conducted from 24 June - 1 August 2019, and building on from these responses, the Public Art Advisory Committee and targeted stakeholders will be met with to develop the plan.

Shanahan Park Transformer BoxAn EOI closes 1 July for the painting of art on the transformer box at Shanahan Park.

Interpretive SignsInterpretive signs is being placed at Alice Springs Town Council connected public artworks in Alice Springs. Work is ongoing.

Traeger Park Wall MuralWork has started on decommissioning the Traeger Park wall mural. An EOI to paint a new mural will go out in the near future.

PROGRAMS

After-Hours BasketballPlanning has started for an after-hours youth basketball tournament.

Health & Wellness Centre (HAWC)Council’s Health & Wellness Centre (HAWC) received twenty-eight (28) referrals from GP’s and allied health professionals in June. There is ten (10) Keep You Moving classes per week aimed at improving strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness for people with chronic health conditions. Our new brochure which was circulated to local GPs and Allied Health Professionals for this program increased the referrals dramatically this month.

Heart Foundation WalkingCouncil’s Heart Foundation Walking monthly average participation was thirty (30) in June. For our end of month walk, we enjoyed an off-track walk from Elder Street.

Mental HealthHealthy Communities is delivering exercise for people with mental health conditions on Mondays and Wednesdays at Alice Springs Hospital and MHACA. Participants have expressed interest in water workouts at ASALC which we will trial for the month of July.

Suicide Prevention GrantApplied for a NTG Suicide Prevention Grant to facilitate awareness sessions to educate Council staff on suicide prevention. The aim of this project is to reduce stigma in the Alice Springs community regarding suicide, as well as provide information on how staff can find ways to prevent suicide in the workplace and broader community.

Santa Fun RunCouncil's first Santa Fun Run to raise funds for Variety NT will be held on 21 July 2109. A working group has been established and planning is underway. Marketing for this event commenced 28 June.

Stand Upl ProjectInitial meetings held to run a week-long empowerment and leadership project encouraging female and non-binary identified young people to become future leaders.

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Aqua for ArthritisCouncil’s Aqua program, held at the Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre, targeted at people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions is receiving regular participation of twelve - fifteen (12-15) per class, three (3) classes per week.

Old TimersGet Physical delivered two (2) sessions weekly at Old Timers during June on behalf of Council’s Healthy Communities program. Residents enjoy a variety of strength, balance and flexibility exercises to music.

Life Without BarriersCouncil’s Healthy Communities program for people with a disability is averaging eighteen (18) participants weekly. Gaby Targett from A Labour of Love’ is currently delivering this program on behalf of Council’s Healthy Communities Program.

Staff Exercise ClassesParticipation for June at Civic Centre was thirty-eight (38).

TrainingHealthy Communities Coordinator participated in Domestic Violence and CPR Update training in June.

Youth Action GroupYouth Action Group merchandise has been designed and sent to the screen printers in time for the Alice Springs Show stall.

Youth WorkshopsA free workshop for youth will be held as part of the Phoney Film Festival activities. The workshop will be held 2 July 2019 in the Andy McNeill Room.

A free music workshop for youth will be held during the school holidays, 2pm to 4pm, 4 July 2019. The workshop will be held at Red Hot Arts and will be facilitated by Harvey Sutherland.

Youth Market StallYouth Services Officer coordinated the first Youth Market stall with was held on Thursday 6 June at the Night Markets; this event was successful with youth participants selling some of their work and enjoying their time. The Youth Market stall will continue to occur during the Night Market calendar.

Youth ActivitiesAttended the Youth Services Alice Springs meeting and Child Friendly Alice Community Profile launch. Member recruitment and outreach strategies continue, with meetings held at Centralian Senior School, Centralian Middle School, and Tangentyere Council, Gap Youth Centre.

SeniorsFollowed up on actions from previous Seniors Coordinating Committee meeting. Planning continues for the Seniors Month activities, the Mayoral Morning Tea and Seniors Still Got Talent.

Jeanette ShepherdMANAGER, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT

ATTACHMENTF

REPORT



AUTHOR: ACTING MANAGER, ALICE SPRINGS AQUATIC & LEISURE CENTRE -PETINA FRANKLIN

SUBJECT: ALICE SPRINGS AQUATIC & LEISURE CENTRE - JUNE 2019 REPORT

The new BBQ Area adjacent to the outdoor 20m learn to swim pool was completed in June and will be officially opened by Mayor Ryan on 19th July.

REPORT SUMMARY

In June, attendance (6404 visits) was 58 less visits than for the same month last year, despite reduced hours of operation through the winter season. Annual patronage for 2018- 19 financial year was 141,183 which was 3,026 more than the previous financial year and was the second busiest year on record. Quarterly scheduled pool maintenance performed by Trisley’s was completed. The 25m pool thermal blankets, in use from the start of June have improved gas use efficiency and contributed to consistent pool temperatures.

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TOTAL MONTHLY ATTENDANCE

Total attendance for the month of June 2019 was 6404 visits: 58 less than the June 2018 total of 6462 visits.

2017/2018 financial year total visits was 138,1572018/2019 financial year total visits as at June 30, 2019 is 141,183

ASALC MONTHLY PATRONAGE 2014/15 -2018/19

25000

■ 2014/2015 ■ 2015/2016 ■2016/2017 12017^2018 ■2018/2019

20000

15000

10000

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Learn to SwimRegular Learn to Swim lessons continued throughout June with 852 attendances in the after school program and 1754 attendances for school swimming lessons with students from Living Waters, Sadadeen Primary, Mt Liebig, Harts Range and Kites (Kids in Town Engaged in School).

ASALC 12 Hour SwimThe Inaugural ASALC 12 Hour Swim event held on Sunday June 2 proved to be a fun, community orientated team event for the committed competitors, swimming almost 140kms collectively. Over $2000 was raised for non-profit organisations and charities selected by the teams, with Alice Springs Swimming Club winning the event and receiving an additional $500 prize towards their club’s activities.

Aqua ClassesAll Aqua classes were running throughout June, except for on the public holiday with attendance of 217 participants for the month.

Health and Wellness CentreThe Healthy Communities Program, run by Get Physical at ASALC had 215 attendances recorded for June.

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USER GROUPS

The Alice Springs Swimming Club, Aussie Masters have continued their regular training sessions with ASSC maintaining good numbers through the cooler month of June. CAIS has only made a few booking this month with lower numbers than usual.

STAFF

The Life Guard Coordinator position and Senior Life Guard position have been filled and both successful candidates commenced their roles in the last week of June.

Interviews were held mid-June for the Customer Service Coordinator.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

Friday 7 June via feedback formThank you for heating the 50m pool - and to Customer Service for persuading me to swim in it.

Thursday 13 June via feedback formMy comments are specifically about 2 of the customer service staff. They are both an asset to your organisation as they are polite, courteous, cheerful and very helpful. They obviously enjoy working at the pool.

Friday 28 June via feedback formFantastic!

CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE

ASALC Security Fencing: Speed Street section completed in May, Stuart Highway section completed in June.

ASALC LED Lighting Upgrade: in progress, temporary delay experienced in June.

ASALC Chemical Shed: Contractor chosen and Purchase Order organised. Construction commencement scheduled for August.

ASALC frontage footpath on Speed St including entrance: Work commenced June and will continue into July. Landscaping design underway.

ASALC BBQ shelter area: Completed in June

OPERATIONS

In June, the following maintenance was carried out.

Electrical• All Electrical - Emergency plant room light, 6 June

Plumbing• TDC - Indoor maintenance of boilers, 1,15 -16, 26 June• SDA Plumbing - Toilet, shower repairs, 17-18 June• Apollo - Underground pipe repair, 14,17 June

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• SDA Plumbing - Mapping of isolator valves, 24 June• SDA Plumbing - Installation of shower tunnel auto sensors, 27 June

Buildings• Kurlben Painters - Paint indoor pillar bases, 24 June• AW McLean - Gutter /flashings maintenance, 18-20 June• Neata Glass - Automatic doors repair Indoor Centre 4, 25-26 June• Alice Locksmiths - Main office door lock repair 11,27 June

Grounds• AW McLean - BBQ Electrical Connection 17 June• Heartland Concrete - Footpath along storage shed, 17-21 June

Pools• David Ashley Tiling - 20m Outdoor pool maintenance surface preparation, 24-28

June• Trisleys - Quarterly scheduled maintenance, chlorine gas pipe repair, soda ash

mixers, chlorine booster pump, 2-5 June

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Electricity Usage

Oct 18 Oct 18 Nov 18 Nov 18 Dec 18 Dec 18 Jan 19 Jan 19 Feb 19 Feb 19

PROVIDER Rimflre Usage kWh

Rimfire . Charges

Rimfire Usage kWh

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Rimfire Usage kWh

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Rimfire Usage' kWh

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Rimfire Usage kWh

Rimfire"Charges

Peak18,693.38 $5,399.15 19478.40 $5,625.89 11558.66 $3,338.45 9949.60 $2,820.13 9487.81 $2,689.24

Off-peak51,206.35 $11,211,94 50285.95 $11,010.41 50018.11 $10,951.77 40873.86 $8,782.73 39187.14 $8,420.30

Network $5927.73 $5,809.36 $5,494.96 $4,750.13 $4,539.81

Total69,899.73 $22,538.82 69,764.35 $22,445.66 61,576.77 $19,785.18 51823.46 $16,352.99 48674.95 $15,649.35

Mar 19 Mar 19 Apr 19 Apr 19 May 19 May 19 Jun 19 Jun 19 June 2018

PROVIDER Rimfire Usage kWh

RimfireCharges

Rimfire - Usage kWh

Rimfirecharges

Rifhfire Usage kWh

RimfireCharges

RirrifireUsagekWh

Rimfire , cbafses

Rimfire Usage kWh.

Rimfire . Charges.

Peak11099.06 $3,145.94 14017.50 $3,973.15 17919.70 $5,079.20 18,377.20 5,208.87 16308.50 $4,622.47

Off-peak48835.31 $10,493.44 49514.74 $10,639.43 52038.46 $11,181.71 48,541.74 10,430.36 42437.30 $9,118.67

Network$5,217.04 $5,385.16 $5,887.19 5,875.50 $5,257.32

Total59934.37 $18,856.42 63532.24 $19,997.74 69,958.16 $22,148.10 66,918.94 $21,514.73 58745.80 $18,998.46

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Gas Usage

Apr-Jun 18 Apr-Jun 18 Jul-Sep 18 Jul-Sep 18

PROVIDEROrigin

Usage MJOrigin

Charges $Origin

Usage MJOrigin

Charges $

First 4,200 4,600 $115.14 4,350 $108.88

4201-130200 138,000 $3,088.44 138,000 $2,920.59

130201-466200 368,000 $7,010.40 348,000 $6,629.40

466201+ 201,079 $3,040.31 510,847 $7,724.01

Supply Charges $51.51 $48.71

Total $13,305.80 $17,431.59

Oct-Dec 18 Oct-Dec 18 Jan-Mar 19 Jan-Marl9

PROVIDEROrigin

Usage MJOrigin

Charges $Origin

Usage MJOrigin

Charges $

First 4950 4,350 $108.88 4,950 $123.90

4951 -153450 130,500 $2,920.59 148,500 $3,323.43

153451-549450 348,000 $6,629.40 549,450 $8307.68

549451 + 1,402,801 $21,210.35 1,027,488 $15,535.63

Supply Charges $48.71 $55.43

Total $30,917.93 $27,290.64

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