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2015

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North Burnett Regional Council

April 07, 2015

StandingCommitteeMeetings–PolicyandPlanning

North Burnett Regional Council Policy and Planning Agenda– 07/04/2015

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL POLICY AND PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA – MONTO– 07 APRIL 2015

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686512 Attendees Agenda Item 1 Attendees Welcome Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping

Apologies Agenda Item 3 Apologies 3.1 Chief Executive Officer, MJP Pitt Declaration Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest Deputations Agenda Item 5 Deputations/Petitions Governance Agenda Item 6 Governance Report 6.1 2015 Australia Day National Conference 003‐006 Social Agenda Item 7 Social Report 7.1 2015 Australia Day National Conference 007‐013 Economic Agenda Item 8 Economic Report 8.1 Signage and Tourism Infrastructure to Promote Local Business 014‐019 8.2 RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre 020‐026

8.3 Development Statistics February 027‐029 8.4 Local Infrastructure Plan 030‐033 Confidential Agenda Item 9 Confidential Report 9.1 Governance Report General Business Agenda Item 10 General Business Closure of Meeting Agenda Item 11 Closure of Meeting

GOV 01 04.2015

CNBT PAGE 4 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY File: 4.7.02 Responsible Officer: David Wiskar – Acting Chief Executive Officer Report prepared by: Tracey Wilson – Media / Grants Officer 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to inform Council on an advertising opportunity offered by the CNBT. 2 INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND Currently Council utilises a fortnightly feature in the Central and North Burnett Times for the cost of $478.78 (+ GST), providing Council with an Editorial section and a 3 column Strip Advert. The CNBT has advised that in line with inflation, this cost will soon be increased however no price update has been forthcoming at this stage. Along with this fortnightly feature, Council also places advertising and classifieds when required. The Central and North Burnett Times have offered Council a Full Page feature on page 4 which Council can use to inform the community through articles, advertising and classifieds. The full page feature has been offered at a cost of $972 (+GST). Utilising a full page feature would provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all Council business, with community members able to reference a single page for all of council information including articles, flyers, advertising, classifieds, community engagement, mayors message, etc…. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Corporate Plan 2013-18: - Outcome 5 – Governance, Section 5.6 Community Engagement – 5.10 Resource

Sharing 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Nil 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Increase in price of $493.22 (+GST) per fortnight (Cost of feature only – does not include advertising or classifieds).

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Current yearly expenditure with Central and North Burnett Times (APN) including fortnightly feature, Advertising and Classifieds for 2014-15 (9 months to 01-04-15) – $43,389.52 (+GST). Predicted yearly expenditure should Council utilise a fortnightly full page for all Council business including Advertising and Classifieds – $972.00 (+GST) x 26 = $25,272.00 (+GST). (Please note, should some classifieds be urgent and the fortnightly feature cannot be utilised then additional costs would be generated.) 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Nil 8 CONSULTATION Nil

9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Consider this report and accept, reject or amend recommendations. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION Nil 11 ATTACHMENTS InfoXpert Doc ID 686658 – CNBT correspondence InfoXpert Doc ID 686659 – CNBT Sample full page fortnightly feature RECOMMENDATION That: 1. The CNBT Page 4 Advertising Opportunity Report as presented be received. 2. Council endorse the change to a Central and North Burnett Times (APN) full page

fortnightly feature for all of Council business including advertising and classifieds. 3. The Central and North Burnett Times (APN) fortnightly feature page be called

“INSERT NAME”.

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News from the North Burnett Regional CouncilNews from the North Burnett Regional Council

www.northburnett.qld.gov.au | Phone 1300 696 292

by Don Waugh, Mayor

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North Burnett Regional CouncilMARCH COUNCIL MEETING

WILD DOG & PIG BAITING PROGRAM-APRIL 2015

North Burnett Regional Council in partnership with Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) is supplying free 1080 meat baits in a co-ordinated Wild Dog and Feral Pig Baiting Program. To take advantage of these free baits all participants must pre-register with Council before Friday 10th April at 4:00pm as limited baits are available and will be supplied on a fi rst in-fi rst served basis. Please contact Council's Administration Offi cer (Natural Resources) on 1300 696 272.

Baiting will commence on the dates and locations listed below:

Mundubbera Tuesday 21st April — Crn Durong-Hawkwood Road

Eidsvold Wednesday 22nd April — Eidsvold-Theodore Road (Wathonga turnoff)

Gayndah Thursday 23rd April — Brian Pastures Road

Gayndah Friday 24th April — Gayndah-Mt Perry Road (Back Yenda turnoff)

Biggenden Tuesday 28th April — Bull Pen

Mt Perry Wednesday 29th April — Elmhurst Road (Brigg's)

Eidsvold Thursday 30th April — Kerwee-Hollywell Road turnoff

Monto Friday 1st May — Hurdle Gully Road (Bill Avis' Yards)

The following conditions must be adhered to:

• Landholders must bring their rates notice to the baiting centre. • All participants must bring sealed containers large enough to carry the baits • Landholders must give 72hours notice to all adjoining neighbours prior to laying baits. • Baits are not to be laid within 2km of any habitation (includes houses, schools and

public facilities) unless written consent has been granted by the neighbour. • The property being baited must beat least 40ha (100acres) in size. • No baits are to be laid within 5km of a town (Contact Biosecurity Queensland for

exemptions). • An “Authority to Sign” form is required if you intend to pick up baits on behalf of

properties owned by different landholders.

Land holders not complying with these conditions will not be issued 1080 baits.

Further information is available from Land Protection Offi cers in your nearest town, by contacting 1300 696 272 (1300 MY NBRC) or email

[email protected]

This dog was impounded by an Authorised Person from the followinglocation: Pineapple Street, Gayndah, at 10.00am on Wednesday25/02/15.

Notice is hereby given that a dog, of the following descriptionBreed Kelpie Cross Ridgeback Sex MaleColour Red and Black Collar NILMarkings Ridge down back

Notice of Animal lmpoundments are also available on our websitehttp://www.northburnett.qld.gov.auAddress all correspondence to the Chief Executive Offi cer

Any person wishing to claim the above animal may do so by paying all impounding fees prior to 3pm on Monday 02/03/15 at the Council Administration Centre.

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SOCIAL 01 04.2015

2015 AUSTRALIA DAY NATIONAL CONFERENCE File: 26.2.03 Responsible Officer: David Wiskar – Acting Chief Executive Officer Report prepared by: Tracey Wilson – Media / Grants Officer 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide information to Council’s on the biennial 2015 Australia Day National Conference. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The ongoing commitment of local councils to support their community Australia Day Celebrations is the foundation of the continuing success of this important national day. The biennial Australia Day National Conference will be held for the first time in Queensland from 11-12 June 2015 on the Gold Coast. The conference provides a unique opportunity to meet, share ideas and learn from other local event organisers from across Australia, to help develop Australia Day activities in local communities. The National Australia Day Council (NADC) is offering 10 subsidised registrations to Queensland local councils to attend the conference. Subsidised registrations are available for $250 (usually $580). NADC will also cover the cost of travel to and from the conference for subsidised delegates. Accommodation costs are to be met by participating councils. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Corporate Plan 2013-2018: - Outcome 2 – Social Wellbeing, Section 2.4 A Community for all ages – Community Services 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Holidays Act 1983 s 5 (c)

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6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Costs involved with registration, accommodation and travel. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Nil 8 CONSULTATION Nil

9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Consider this report and accept, reject or amend recommendations. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION Nil 11 ATTACHMENTS Doc ID 686028 – 2015 Australia Day National Conference-EOI RECOMMENDATION That: 1. Council accept the 2015 Australia Day National Conference Report as presented. 2. Council endorse the attendance of Council’s Media / Grants Officer at the 2015

Australia Day National Conference at the Gold Coast on 11-12 June 2015 and further, that Council’s Media / Grants Officer submit an Expression Of Interest for subsidised registration for the conference.

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Responsible Officer: David Wiskar – Acting Chief Executive Officer Report prepared by: David Wiskar – Acting Chief Executive Officer

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to brief Council on an infrastructure project to promote local businesses to visitors to the North Burnett. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND In the 2014-2015 Budget Council allocated a capital project (105K) to install signage in each town with the aim of promoting local businesses to the travelling public. Council’s objectives were to build the economies of the North Burnett Communities by increasing awareness of the range of businesses and services available in each of the communities. In considering the project objectives the NBRC team was concerned about the use of static signage when communities and businesses in our towns are always changing. In addition, research conducted by the Queensland Government indicated that the travelling public was becoming more technologically savvy. As a result the project was redefined to include the following infrastructure elements;

1. A touch screen for each community 2. WIFI hot spot access in each town and appropriate rest areas 3. Road Signage to promote the above two pieces of infrastructure 4. Web links or web pages for local businesses.

The aim of this project is that at the Touch Screen or at the entry\logon page for the WIFI Hot Spot that travellers will see promotions and advertisements for local businesses.

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Initially, to implement the above concepts, NBRC led the development of an R4R submission in partnership with other Local Governments on the Australian Country Way. This submission was sent to Government as part of Round 4 submissions. At this point it has been unsuccessful although NBRC has been encouraged by State Government stakeholders to submit the application in the next funding round. However, following some recent negotiations we have been successful in leveraging funds from the Queensland Department of Tourism (75K) to enable NBRC to implement the above elements in all of our communities. Details of this project are;

Melinda Jones will be project managing delivery. Prottera Contractors have been engaged to complete the WIFI, touch screen

and signage installation. A list of proposed WIFI spots is attached at Appendix 1. Each town will have a touch screen installed at an appropriate site e.g.

Tourism Information Centre. (Melinda will consult Councillors regarding the siting of this infrastructure)

Melinda and Scott Bambrick will work with Local Businesses to establish appropriate web pages and portal to the WIFI access.

The project plan is to have this project delivered by June 30th 2015. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Corporate Plan Outcomes:

3.6 Business Development - Effective engagement with the private sector and Government 3.6.1 Work with the private sector and other levels of government to support the retention and expansion of existing businesses within the region and encourage population growth 3.7 New and Emerging Business Opportunities - New Business Attraction 3.7.1 Work with the private sector and other levels of government to support new business investment within the region and encourage population growth 5.2 Organisational Systems - Best practice organisational Systems 5.2.1 Provide responsive and efficient systems to enable the delivery of council services.

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5.2.2 Develop, implement and review strategic policies that assist council in formulating innovative responses to critical and operational issues 5.2.3 Establish and manage long term financial planning to ensure the future sustainability of council.

4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS

This project supports the Camping Strategy Adopted by Council during 2014 and enhances the work that Council has done via the drive tourism groups over the past five years. This project supports the North Burnett Regional Futures and Economic Development activities of the Region. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Nil 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS This project can be implemented within the existing NBRC Capital Budget and the grant that has been leveraged from the Queensland Government. The project will assist local business to leverage benefit from the driving public travelling within the North Burnett. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Appropriate risk management strategies will be implemented in all aspects of the project.

8 RECOMMENDATION That Council note and endorse the implementation of this Signage and Tourism Infrastructure to Promote Local Businesses project. The Councillors review the proposed WIFI locations and provide feedback on these locations and make other suggestions for inclusion as appropriate. That Councillors work with Melinda Jones to finalise siting of the touch screens in each community.

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APPENDIX 1 – WIFI LOCATIONS

Monto - Information Centre Pioneer Cottage Lister Street Mundubbera - Information Centre Lions Street Gayndah – History Centre Capper Street Gayndah – Zonhoven Park Rest Area – Capper Street Monto (Lions Park) Mundubbera (Black Stump Reseat Area) Ban Ban Springs Rest Area Cania Dam Paradise Dam Mt Perry Town Centre Rest Area Biggenden Beiers Park Rest Area Mundubbera Archer Park Rest Area on the Burnett River. RM Williams Centre Burnett Highway Eidsvold RSL Park Eidsvold

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APPENDIX 2 – ROAD SIGNAGE

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APPENDIX 3 – The touch Screen Concept

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ECON 02 02.2015

RM WILLIAMS AUSTRALIAN BUSH LEARNING CENTRE

Responsible Officer: David Wiskar – General Manager Corporate & Community Services Report prepared by: Peter Anderson – Senior Administration Officer 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 for the month of February 2015 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND In addition to day visitors, the following groups have utilised or visited the Centre:-

Four Bundaberg Employment Agencies Starfire Solutions Visit Queensland Eidsvold Community Tourism Discussion RMWABLC Bush Tucker Project Planning Meetings RMWABLC Advisory Committee Meeting

Bundaberg employment groups, CQID, Impact, Job Find and Mission Australia, continue to hire the Learning Room for client deputations. An onsite audit of the Centre’s yellow “i” VIC accreditation was carried out on the 25 February. The audit was successful, except for a few minor issues such as documenting VIC Environmental and Brochure Management Procedures and creating an Induction/Training Check List with sign off for staff and volunteers. A community meeting of interested people was called to explain the RMWABLC Bush Tucker Project and obtain feedback on the 12 February. Other than representatives from the Eidsvold Chamber of Commerce, RMWABLC Advisory Group, friends of RM and NBRC staff and councillor, no community people attended. Flyers were distributed by Centre staff to all interested residents for a follow up meeting on the 20 February, again no community people attended. The quarterly meeting of the RMWABLC Advisory Committee was held on the 18 February. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN Refer to Outcome 2 of Council’s Corporate Plan: 2.5 Education and Training 2.11 Arts and Cultural

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Refer to Outcome 3 of Council’s Corporate Plan: 3.2 Tourism Refer to Outcome 5 of Council’s Corporate Plan: 5.2 Organisational Systems 5.3 External Funding 5.8 Regional Representation 5.10 Resource Sharing 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Nil 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

RMWABLC Operational Budget to 28 February 2015

GL Number Description Budget Actual Total Item BreakupRevenue

2350‐1000‐0001 Admission Sales $11000 $51922350‐1000‐0002 Merchandise Sales $5000 $21582350‐1000‐0003 Refreshments Sales $3000 $10152350‐1100‐0000 Consignment Commission $1600 $26622350‐1100‐0001 Consignment Commission 0 $02350‐1100‐0002 Consignment Sales 0 $80042350‐1100‐0003 Consignment Payments 0 ‐$53422350‐1300‐0001 Education Income $2000 $2042350‐1300‐0002 Facility Hire $150 $18452350‐1300‐0003 Mobile Learning Centre $100 $02350‐1300‐0004 Function/Catering Income $600 $02350‐1300‐0005 RV Camping $3552350‐1600‐0003 Other Contributions $150 $98

Total Income $23600 $13529.00

GL Number Description Budget Actual Total Item BreakupExpenditure

2335‐2000‐0000 Board Expenses $800 $102360‐2000‐0000 Salaries & Wages $148000 $887452360‐2010‐0000 Facility Maintenance Costs $17000 $3384

‐ Building Mtce & Repairs $683 ‐ Electrical Reps & Mtce $279 ‐ Painting $0 ‐ Plumbing Reps & Mtce $625 – Garden / Irrigation Mtce $1797

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2360‐2060‐0000 Operation & Maintenance $39800 $14762 – Catering Costs $197 – Cleaning Costs $252 – Coffee Machine Exp $79 ‐ Educational Exp $330 ‐ Electricity $6486 ‐ Gallery Displays $176 ‐ Internet $254 ‐ Interpretative Centre $1570 ‐ IT Equipment $168 ‐ Printing & Stationery $2657 ‐ Rates & Charges $1759 – Security Costs $641 ‐ Telephone $193 ‐ Other $0

2360‐2110‐0000 Marketing Expenses $4000 $14392360‐2300‐0000 Depreciation $28787 $02360‐2700‐0000 Cost of Goods Sold $6000 $1782

‐ Merchandise $620 ‐ Refreshments $1162 Total Expenses $38787.0

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RMWABLC Comparative Visitation Statistics to Period Ending 28 February 2015 VIC

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Total Visits

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Interna‐tional

Events / Learning Room Use

<400klm >400klm Local

Jul 449 265 714 193 137 170 100 280 27 9

Aug 405 262 667 145 146 181 94 219 27 10

Sep 334 361 695 247 229 193 146 108 19 10

Oct 357 168 525 150 101 138 237 41 8 11

Nov 188 153 341 93 126 58 116 31 10 13

Dec 107 75 182 63 46 55 67 8 6 4

Jan 157 85 242 46 66 97 42 27 10 5

Feb 122 47 169 25 29 42 59 19 20 11

Total 2119 1416 3535 962 880 934 861 733 127 74

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RMWABLC Comparative Visitation Statistics to Period Ending 30 June 2014 VIC

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<400klm >400klm Local

Jul 461 198 659 21 166 154 121 197 21 8 Aug 351 218 569 94 141 119 39 250 20 3 Sep 328 265 593 149 219 129 95 146 4 3 Oct 223 174 397 51 128 89 101 54 25 9 Nov 123 124 247 35 106 32 68 20 21 5 Dec 165 164 329 62 72 60 147 35 15 6 Jan 165 129 294 51 130 74 70 15 5 5 Feb 222 110 332 96 72 33 208 12 7 6 Mar 201 89 290 57 94 69 84 27 16 8 Apr 318 168 486 164 223 133 37 74 19 5 May 380 310 690 132 203 192 170 104 21 10 Jun 306 253 559 144 188 143 53 156 19 4 Total 3243 2202 5445 1056 1742 1227 1193 1090 193 72

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RMWABLC Comparisons: 2014‐15 2013‐14 2012‐13

Percentage of Paid Admission Visitors:

‐ Paid only Visitors/Total Visitors x 100 40.1% 40.4% 35.3% Percentage of VIC only Visitors:

‐ VIC only Visitors/Total Visitors x 100 59.9% 59.6 % 64.7% Percentage of Visitors on Weekends:

‐ W’end only Visitors/Total Visitors x 100 27.2% 19.4% 33.8% Average Admissions to Paid Visitors:

‐ Total Admission Fees/Paid only Visitors $3.67 $3.03 $2.90 Average Add on Sale per Visitor:

‐ (Merch+Refresh+Consign) /Total Visitors $1.65 $1.60 $1.80

7 RISK MANAGEMENT

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8 CONSULTATION Friends of RM Inc. RMWABLC Advisory Committee Eidsvold Chamber of Commerce Various Artisans Groups Narayen Board of Trustees and Emerald Agricultural College Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism Visit Queensland Australian Tourism Data Warehouse

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 RV/Caravan clubs and tour organisers. State & Federal Government Departments Commercial organisations Indigenous Arts Development

9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

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10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION

Visitor numbers for February 2015: Total 169 Interstate 19 Overseas 20 Queensland 130 22% were from within 400 kilometres of the Centre (excluding locals) 32% were from outside 400 kilometres of the Centre 46% were from within the North Burnett area. Historically, February is our lowest month for visitors, but this year figures are low. We’ve had a higher visitation of Interstate and Overseas visitors for this time of the year. The Tourism Touchscreen Kiosk has had a few teething problems since being installed. An Australian Tourism Data Warehouse technician has been working on the problem. The Centre’s security system has also been dropping out since January, leaving us with no out-of-hours security alarms. Council’s IT staff looked at the problem, then the security contractors thought they repaired it. They were called back when the problem continued. The direct wireless unit was replaced, as the old unit was not receiving a mobile phone signal. The system is now working. 11 ATTACHMENTS

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RECOMMENDATION

That Council reads and approves this report.

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ECON03 Development Statistics

Responsible Officer: Lex Webster – Manager of Development & Compliance Report prepared by: Sue-Ann Jensen – Administration Assistant (Development and

Environment) Apr 7 2015

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information on the number and type of development applications received for the month identified. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The attached report details Building, Planning and Plumbing Statistics

NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED – Feb 2015

Biggenden Eidsvold Gayndah Monto Mundubbera Perry TOTAL

PLANNING

* MCU 0

* ROL 1 1 2

* Other 1 1

Sub ‐ Total Planning 1 0 2 0 0 0 3

BUILDING

*Domestic (Dlwg/Shed/pools etc) 1 2 2 3 8 $ value of work $42,818 $41,000 $53,993 $383,368 $521,179

* Commercial/Industrial 0 $ value of work 0

Sub ‐ Total Building 1 0 2 2 3 0 8

PLUMBING

* Domestic (Dwg/Shed) 1 1 2

* Commercial/Industrial 0

Sub ‐ Total Plumbing 1 0 0 0 1 0 2

TOTAL 3 0 4 2 4 0 13

MONTHLY COMPARISON

TYPE OF APPLICATION

Feb‐14

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Apr‐14

May‐14

Jun‐14

Jul‐14

Aug‐ 14

Sep‐14

Oct‐14

Nov‐14

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Feb‐15

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Months)

Planning 2 2 4 1 3 5 3 2 2 2 0 0 3 29

Building 8 14 7 16 14 14 11 13 7 6 13 14 8 145

Plumbing 3 2 5 1 4 4 1 6 2 1 2 4 2 37

TOTAL 13 18 16 18 21 23 15 21 11 9 15 18 13 211

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Note

The number of Building Applications is the combined total of all those received by Council and Private Certifiers.

The total projected figures are for the calendar year not financial year. The total value of building work may not be accurate. The values are extracted from the information

provided on the application forms and in some cases they are absent or understated. The applications noted above are those received for the month, some may not yet be approved.

3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 2 Economic Development and Tourism with particular relevance to section 2.4 Land Use Planning. 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Not applicable 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Sustainable Planning Act 2009, Plumbing and Drainage Act 2002, Building Act 1975. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Not applicable. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Not applicable. 8 CONSULTATION Council’s ‘in house’ Staff (Planning, Building, Engineering and Environmental Health), Council’s Consultants (Town Planners, Plumbing Inspector, Engineers etc.) and Government Departments if and when required as Referral Agencies. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Information only. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION For Council’s consideration

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11 ATTACHMENTS Planning, Building and Plumbing applications for the month of February

North Burnett Regional Council Approvals Report

Application Number

Property Address Description Assessment Number

Value

0019/15 912 FLEECE ROAD, LAKESIDE QLD 4621

PLUMBING ‐ Dwelling 10662‐00000‐000 $ ‐

0020/15 32 TARDENT STREET, BIGGENDEN QLD 4621 BUILDING ‐ Shed 10312‐00000‐000 $ 42,818

0021/15 855 GORDONS ROAD, ARANBANGA QLD 4625

PLANNING ‐ Reconfiguration of Lot (1 lot into 2 lots) 30782‐10000‐000 $ ‐

0022/15 58 ELIZABETH STREET, MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626

PLUMBING ‐ Dwelling 60344‐00003‐000 $ ‐

0023/15 6 PINEAPPLE STREET, GAYNDAH QLD 4625

BUILDING ‐ Demolition of Storage Shed 30437‐00000‐000 $ 6,000

0024/15 12007 GLADSTONE‐MONTO ROAD, MUNGUNGO QLD 4630

BUILDING ‐ Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling 41348‐00000‐000 $ 10,500

0025/15 12 STRATHDEE STREET, MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626 BUILDING ‐ Carport 60429‐00000‐000 $ 6,000

0026/15 30706 GAYNDAH‐MONTO ROAD, THREE MOON QLD 4630

BUILDING ‐ Restump Dwelling 40906‐00000‐000 $ 43,493

0027/15 GAYNDAH‐MUNDUBBERA ROAD, MOUNT DEBATEABLE QLD 4625

PLANNING ‐ Operational Works relating to an RaL 31109‐00000‐000 $ ‐

0028/15 27 BAUER STREET, MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626

BUILDING ‐ Extension to Storage Shed 60366‐00000‐000 $ 14,000

0029/15 SUMMERS ROAD, COALSTOUN LAKES QLD 4621

PLANNING ‐ Realignment of Boundary (? into ?) 10696‐00000‐000 $ ‐

0030/15 111 GAYNDAH‐MUNDUBBERA ROAD, GAYNDAH QLD 4625

BUILDING ‐ Pool with Deck 31247‐50000‐000 $ 35,000

0031/15 58 ELIZABETH STREET, MUNDUBBERA QLD 4626

BUILDING ‐ Dwelling 60344‐00003‐000 $ 363,368

$521,179

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ECON 04 04.2015

LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN

Responsible Officer: Lex Webster – Manager Development Services Report prepared by: David Newby – Principal, Insite SJC.

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to advise Council in relation to making an amendment to its recently gazetted planning scheme to replace the existing Priority Infrastructure Plan (PIP) with a complying Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP). 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The State Government has been reviewing the infrastructure charging regime in Queensland for many years now. Changes made to the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) on 4 July 2014 now set the new rules and requirements in relation to infrastructure charging and planning. There are two separate actions Council must undertake—

amend the existing Infrastructure Charges Resolution to include new

sections and have it in place prior to 1 July 2015 (this resolution is not part of the planning scheme but sets out what charges apply to development and the method for calculating the charges)

prepare an LGIP amendment and have it in place prior to 1 July 2016

(the LGIP is embedded in the planning scheme therefore requiring an amendment to the planning scheme. It contains details about actual trunk infrastructure, any planned trunk infrastructure, delineates the Priority Infrastructure Area etc).

In relation to the first required action on 3rd February 2015 Council decided as follows—

1. That North Burnett Regional Council’s Adopted Infrastructure Charges

Resolution, 17 December 2013 continues until its expiry date of 30 June 2015; and

2. That North Burnett Regional Council adopts a new infrastructure charging resolution at its General Meeting to be held on 20 May 2015 to commence 1 July 2015.

The new “Charges Resolution” will be presented for adoption on 20 May. In relation to the second required action the first step of the process is for Council to resolve to prepare the LGIP amendment. Refer to the recommendation at the end of the report.

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The diagram below indicates the process and timing for the two separate actions.

3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with the North Burnett Regional Council’s Corporate Plan— Outcome 1 – Infrastructure To have infrastructure facilities in place that are well planned, affordable and offers a safe environment to the community Outcome 3 – Economic Section 3.5 Land Use - Appropriate community, industrial, commercial and residential land is available to meet community needs and Item 3.5.3 Promote strategies for the infilling of vacant urban land.

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4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS The effect of the 4 July 2014 SPA amendments is that Council would need to amend its planning scheme if it wants to impose infrastructure charges for trunk infrastructure after 30 June 2016. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS The North Burnett Regional Planning Scheme commenced on 4 November 2014 and included a PIP. Pursuant to section 982 (1) of the amended SPA the PIP became an LGIP on commencement of the planning scheme. In addition, pursuant to section 982 (3) an amendment to the PIP prepared in accordance with Statutory guideline 04/14 Making and amending local planning instruments is to be made before 1 July 2016 so as to retain Council’s ability to levy infrastructure charges and impose conditions about infrastructure. The statutory process for preparing an amendment to the planning scheme is set out in the statutory guideline. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Council will need to budget for preparation of the LGIP amendment. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT The risk of not preparing an LGIP amendment at all is that Council would no longer be able to levy infrastructure charges or impose conditions on development about infrastructure resulting in a loss of revenue. The risk of preparing an LGIP amendment but not meeting the deadline of 30 June 2016 is that after 1 July 2016 until the LGIP amendment commenced Council would not be able to levy infrastructure charges or impose conditions on development about infrastructure. 8 CONSULTATION The Department of State Development Infrastructure and Planning has advised Council staff in relation to the requirements for amending the scheme to include a complying LGIP. The Department has a set of tools, for use by Councils, included in Statutory Guideline 03/14 and these were demonstrated to staff members from Council’s Development Services on 27 February 2015. Development Services and Technical Services have held other discussions regarding a project plan, steps and responsibilities towards the preparation of the LGIP.

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9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER As the North Burnett Regional Planning Scheme contained a PIP that became an LGIP in accordance with section 982(1) of SPA, Council may choose to follow the ‘transitional interim LGIP amendment’ process of the statutory guideline. This process does not include the requirement for a compliance check with an appointed reviewer. However, under the SPA provisions, local governments that wish to levy infrastructure charges or impose conditions about trunk infrastructure from 1 July 2016, will not be able to do so unless their planning scheme includes an LGIP that was— (i) in place by 30 June 2016; and (ii) complies with the requirements of the latest statutory guideline for LGIPs

which commenced after 3 July 2014 ie Statutory guideline 04/14. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION As Council wishes to continue to levy infrastructure charges and retain the ability to impose conditions about trunk infrastructure it must comply with the requirements of Statutory guideline 04/14 of Statutory guideline 04/14 Making and amending local planning instruments The first step is to decide to prepare an LGIP amendment. 11 ATTACHMENTS Nil. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that pursuant to s 982(3) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and Step 1 of section 2.4B.1 of Statutory Guideline 04/14 Making and amending local planning instruments Council resolves a local government infrastructure plan amendment to the North Burnett Regional Planning Scheme and that this item be referred to the budget deliberations.

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standing committee meetings – policy and planning · 7 risk management nil 8 consultation nil 9...

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