COUNCIL AGENDA - Glenorchy City Council

COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, 11TH MAY 2015
GLENORCHY CITY COUNCIL
*
The General Manager certifies that the reports contained in this Agenda
have been written by qualified persons under Section 65 of the Local
Government Act 1993.
3.00 p.m.
Hour:
Present:
In attendance:
Leave of Absence:
Workshops held since
last Council Meeting
Date: Monday, 27th April 2015
Purpose: To discuss:

GCC Draft Open Space Strategy

State Policy – Healthly Places and Spaces
Date: Monday, 4th May 2015
Purpose: To discuss:

Proposed Local Government
Regulations Amendment

AAV Ajdustment Factor
Act
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1.
APOLOGIES ................................................................................................ 4
2.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES .................................................................... 4
3.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE CHAIR .............................................................. 4
and
4.
PECUNIARY INTEREST NOTIFICATION ......................................................... 4
5.
RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE ................ 4
6.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME (15 MINUTES) ....................................................... 4
7.
PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS .......................................................................... 4
COMMUNITY .........................................................................5
8.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR ............................................................ 6
9.
ENDORSEMENT OF WELLINGTON ALLIANCE PILOT PROJECT ...................... 10
ECONOMIC .......................................................................... 12
10.
EARLY REPAYMENT OF AN EXISTING TASCORP LOAN ................................ 13
ENVIRONMENT .................................................................... 15
11.
SOUTHERN WASTE STRATEGY AUTHORITY - QUARTERLY REPORT
- DECEMBER 2014 ..................................................................................... 16
GOVERNANCE ...................................................................... 18
12.
CORPORATE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - FEBRUARY 2015 ..................... 19
13.
CORPORATE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - MARCH 2015 .......................... 21
14.
BERRIEDALE CARAVAN PARK - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST .......................... 23
15.
625 MAIN ROAD, GRANTON - LICENCE OF LAND ........................................ 26
16.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM - INITIAL CONSULTATION .......................... 28
17.
NOTICES OF MOTIONS – QUESTIONS ON NOTICE / WITHOUT
NOTICE ..................................................................................................... 33
17.1
NOTICE OF MOTION 1 - ALDERMAN J. DUNSBY ......................................... 33
17.2
NOTICE OF MOTION 2 - ALDERMAN J. DUNSBY ......................................... 35
17.3
NOTICE OF MOTION 3 - ALDERMAN J. DUNSBY ......................................... 38
17.4
QUESTION ON NOTICE - ALDERMAN J. DUNSBY......................................... 40
CLOSED TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC .................................. 44
18.
APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE ..................................................... 44
II
GOVERNANCE .................................................................................... 44
19.
DRAFT MINUTES OF AUDIT PANEL MEETING - 1ST APRIL 2015 ................... 44
20.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - RESTRUCTURING OF MANAGEMENT
POSITIONS ................................................................................................ 44
21.
GENERAL MANAGER'S KPI'S - 12 MONTHS................................................. 44
22.
NOTICES OF MOTIONS – QUESTIONS ON NOTICE / WITHOUT
NOTICE (CLOSED) ...................................................................................... 44
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1.
APOLOGIES
2.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
That the minutes of the Council Meeting held on 13th April 2015 be confirmed.
3.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE CHAIR
4.
PECUNIARY INTEREST NOTIFICATION
5.
RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON
NOTICE
6.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME (15 MINUTES)
7.
PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS
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COMMUNITY
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR
Author:
Mayor Kristie Johnston
Qualified Person:
General Manager (Peter Brooks)
ECM File Reference:
Mayor Announcements
Community Plan Reference:
This item discusses a corporate management/governance issue. Since the
Community Plan is outwardly focussed, there is no applicable reference to this
matter.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
The strategic and annual plans are based upon the Community Plan which is
outwardly focussed. Since this item discusses a management/governance issue
there is no applicable reference to this matter.
Reporting Brief:
To receive the announcement of events by the Mayor.
Proposal in Detail:
The following is a list of events the Mayor has attended during the period 8th April
2015 to 4th May 2015.
Wednesday, 8th April 2015

Attended meeting with Resident

Chaired Extra Council Workshop

Chaired the Glenorchy Planning Authority
Thursday, 9th April 2015

Attended meeting regarding Opportunity Child
Friday, 10th April 2015

Attended meeting regarding Cadbury Funding

Attended meeting at Hexagon
Saturday, 11th April 2015

Officially unveiled the new War Memorial at Claremont
Monday, 13th April 2015

Attended the STCA meeting

Chaired an Extra Council Workshop

Chaired Council Meeting

Attended Flag Parade meeting
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Tuesday, 14th April 2015

Held meeting with Business Representative
Thursday, 16th April 2015

Attended Opportunity Child/Collective Impact Governance meeting

Attended urgent TasWater briefing

Attended the opening of the Exposure Exhibition
Friday, 17th April 2015

Officiated at the Recovery Shop 32nd Birthday Celebrations

Officially opened the Youth Week Activity “Press Play” at the MAC

Attended the RSL Centenary of ANZAC Dinner
Sunday, 19th April 2015

Officially opened the Small Business Expo
Monday, 20th April 2015

Attended meeting with Resident

Attended meeting with Resident

Chaired Glenorchy Planning Authority Meeting

Attended ANZAC Flag Parade meeting

Attended the Claremont Garden Club as guest speaker
Tuesday, 21th April 2015

Attended Cedric Manen (MRC) farewell function
Wednesday, 22nd April 2015

Attended TasWater’s Owner Representative General Meeting (Launceston)

Attended Rosetta/Montrose Precinct meeting

Attended TTMS Committee meeting
Thursday, 23rd April 2015

Attended and jointly officiated the ANZAC Schools Flag Parade

Attended a Metro Tasmania Stakeholder Forum

Attended the Glenorchy Precinct meeting
Friday, 24th April 2015

Attended meeting with Sonya Enkelmann and Allison Stone regarding Child
Social Development Project

Attended the Tasmanian Headstone Project unveiling service

Attended the Montrose Bay High Inauguration Assembly of Student Leaders

Attended the Dominic College Performance “In Their Own Words”
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Saturday, 25th April 2015

Attended and laid wreath at 6am Claremont Dawn ANZAC Day Service

Guest Speaker and laid wreath at the 9am Claremont ANZAC Day Service

Officiated and laid wreath at the 11am Glenorchy ANZAC Day Service

Attended and laid wreath at the Tobruk Memorial Service
Sunday, 26th April 2015

Attended and coordinated the Clean Up Glenorchy Taskforce Claremont
activity
Monday, 27th April 2015

Attended and participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Launch and Celebrity Cake
Decorating Competition

Chaired Council Workshop
Tuesday, 28th April 2015

Attended the Pakuna Services First Birthday Celebrations

Attended the International Worker’s Memorial Service
Wednesday, 29th April 2015

Chaired the Wilkinson’s Point and Elwick Bay Steering Committee

Attended a meeting with business owner

Officiated at a Citizenship Ceremony
Thursday, 30th April 2015

Attended the LGAT General Meeting

Participated in the Garage Sale Trail media event
Friday, 1st May 2015

Attended meeting with resident

Attended meeting at Hexagon
Saturday, 2nd May 2015

Attended and laid wreath at Coral Sea Battle Service

Attended the West Moonah Community House and Rotary Health Wellness
Dinner
Monday, 4th May 2015

Chaired Extra Council Workshop

Chaired Glenorchy Planning Authority meeting
Numerous internal meetings and administrative duties were also undertaken.
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Consultations:
Nil.
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
Nil.
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
Nil.
Recommendation:
That Council receives the announcements about the activities of the Mayor’s office
for the period 8th April 2015 to 4th May 2015.
Attachments/Annexures
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ENDORSEMENT OF WELLINGTON ALLIANCE PILOT PROJECT
Author:
Manager Community & Customer Service (David Laugher)
Qualified Person:
Manager Community & Customer Service (David Laugher)
ECM File Reference:
Glenorchy Community Learn
Community Plan Reference:
Making Lives Better
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
1.2.2.01 Develop and implement a whole of community response to building a
learning community in Glenorchy.
Reporting Brief:
The Wellington Alliance schools (Sonya Enkelmann and Alison Stone) are seeking the
support of Glenorchy City Council (endorsement only) for the establishment of a
pilot project to provide after school activities for children in grades 2 to 6.
Proposal in Detail:
This proposal to develop a pilot project to provide after school activities for children
in the grade 2 to grade 6 categories has been developed by schools in the Wellington
Alliance.
Three schools have been identified as potential participants in the pilot, namely
Glenorchy Primary, West Moonah Primary, and Goodwood Primary. These schools
will host the activities.
The program would be delivered from 3pm to 4pm on specified days, with activities
programs and sponsors/delivery agents still being developed. A maximum of 20
places will be available for each activity.
Parent/guardians will be responsible for dropping off and picking up their children at
the completion of the activity. The cost of the activities is a gold coin donation and
will be paid on arrival at the activity.
Parents or community members who may wish to share their skills with a small
group of students would be welcome to contact Sonya Enkelmann on 0466 253 321
or email [email protected]. All volunteers will be required to
undertake a Working with Children check.
The proponents of this project seek Councils formal support to the pilot. The
support is in the form of an endorsement only. There are no financial contributions
or commitments being asked of Council.
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The pilot project aligns with the Glenorchy LEARN strategy and continues to provide
strong positive experiences for young people in a learning environment.
Consultations:
No specific consultations by Council have occurred. The proposal before Council is
one of the provision of support for an initiative of schools from the Wellington
Alliance.
The LEARN Strategy however has been an outcome of extensive consultations and is
encompassed in the Community Strategic Plan and in Council’s Strategic Plan.
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
There are no human resource/financial risks to Council from this proposal. This is
not a project of Council, but merely a project that aligns with and supplements some
of the aims of the LEARN strategy.
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
As noted above, no specific community consultations have taken place in respect to
this project, however it accords with and strongly supports the LEARN Strategy.
Recommendation:
1.
That Council endorses the request for support from the Wellington Alliance schools
for their pilot project to run after school activities for children aged between 8 and 12
years of age; and
2.
That Council recognises this endorsement will be used in correspondence and
promotion of the project.
Attachments/Annexures
1
Letter of request for support
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ECONOMIC
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10. EARLY REPAYMENT OF AN EXISTING TASCORP LOAN
Author:
Accountant (Amanda Sartori)
Qualified Person:
Acting Manager Business and Finance (Jason Browne)
ECM File Reference:
Loan 26 TasCorp
Community Plan Reference:
This item discusses a corporate management/governance issue. Since the
Community Plan is outwardly focussed, there is no applicable reference to this
matter.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
4.2.2 Ensure long term financial capacity to deliver required services.
Reporting Brief:
The entire organisations debt portfolio has a fixed interest rate. In several instances
the expiry of the fixed interest rate is earlier than the loan expiry date.
One such loan is with Tascorp and has a fixed interest rate expiry on the 15th June
2015.
On this date the following options apply:
1.
The organisation can enter into another fixed rate interest rate period as
agreed with Tascorp;
2.
The organisation can opt for an interest only variable loan term. The
outstanding loan balance is repaid at the expiry date. However, if the loan is
repaid earlier there will be market component adjustment charged as a
penalty; or
3.
The organisation can repay the loan in full without incurring any penalties or
additional charges.
After reviewing cash requirements and modelling within the long term financial plan,
it is recommended to repay the loan balance of $554,023.15 at this time.
Proposal in Detail:
The loan was taken out as part of the 2010/11 budget and all terms were compliant
with the debt policy of the organisation.
The current interest rate on the loan is 6.14%. This rate was offered when the loan
was taken out on the 15th June 2011. The amount financed was $680,000 and the
agreed rate term was 4 years with a 15 year loan maturity term, with expiry on the
15th June 2026.
The outstanding balance of the loan on the 15th June 2015 will be $554,023.15.
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Early repayment will significantly reduce future scheduled loan repayments.
Currently, annual repayments for this loan are $70,015 annually.
After reviewing cash requirements and modelling within the Long Term Financial
Plan, it is recommended to repay the loan balance of $554,023.15.
Consultations:
The Treasury Accountant has consulted with Tascorp representatives.
The Interim Management Team will be consulted.
The Acting Manager Business and Finance has provided input into the report.
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
The outstanding loan balance as at 15th June 2015 (when the interest rate term
expires) is $554,023.
By repaying this loan in full, the debt portfolio balance will reduce from $7,067,329
to $6,513,306, with the cash balance reducing by $554,023 in the short term.
The annual loan repayment total will reduce by $70,015 annually. These repayments
are scheduled for the remainder of the loan term (the loan matures on the 15th June
2026).
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
Community consultation is not required and there will be no public relations impact.
Recommendation:
Council endorse the loan repayment of $554,023 on the 15th June 2015.
Attachments/Annexures
Nil.
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ENVIRONMENT
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11. SOUTHERN WASTE STRATEGY AUTHORITY - QUARTERLY
REPORT - DECEMBER 2014
Author:
Manager Waste Services (Shafiq Mohamed)
Qualified Person:
Manager Waste Services (Shafiq Mohamed)
ECM File Reference:
Southern Waste Strategy Authority
Community Plan Reference:
This item discusses a corporate management/governance issue. Since the
Community Plan is outwardly focussed, there is no applicable reference to this
matter.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
The strategic and annual plans are based upon the Community Plan which is
outwardly focussed. Since this item discusses a management/governance issue
there is no applicable reference to this matter.
Reporting Brief:
To receive the Quarterly Report – December 2014 of the Southern Waste Strategy
Authority.
Proposal in Detail:
The Southern Waste Strategy Authority (SWSA) is a “joint authority” formed under
Section 36B of the Local Government Act 1993.
The Quarterly Report – December 2014 of the Southern Waste Strategy Authority
has been provided and is attached.
Consultations:
None required.
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
None.
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
None.
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Recommendation:
That the Quarterly Report – December 2014 of the Southern Waste Strategy
Authority be received.
Attachments/Annexures
1
Attachment - SWSA Quarterly Report - December 2014
2
Attachment - SWSA - Tasmanian Waste Levy Benefit Study
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GOVERNANCE
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12. CORPORATE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - FEBRUARY 2015
Author:
Reporting Officer (David Harrison)
Qualified Person:
Acting Manager Business and Finance (Jason Browne)
ECM File Reference:
Traffic Lights
Community Plan Reference:
This item discusses a corporate management/governance issue. Since the
Community Plan is outwardly focussed, there is no applicable reference to this
matter.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
The Corporate Performance Indicators are provided to Council in accordance with
Strategy:
4.1.5
Manage information in an integrated, secure, efficient, effective, and user
friendly way;
4.1.7
4.1.8
Ensure integrated strategic planning across Council;
Manage risk throughout Council; and
4.2.1
Manage the Council’s finances to ensure sustainability service delivery
through a planned approach to the funding of council’s short and long term
operations.
Reporting Brief:
To present the Corporate Performance Indicators as at the end of February 2015 for
Aldermen’s information.
Proposal in Detail:
The Corporate Performance Indicators are attached (Attachment 1) along with
Appendix B (Attachment 2). Appendix B outlines expected year to-date variances
within the various Capital Works programs for this financial year.
Please note the Indicators include the 2013/2014 Budget Carry Forwards as
approved in the August 2014 Council Meeting.
For February 2015 we have 1 red light and 3 yellow lights:
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR): Month (MTD) 32.70 LTIFR for February –
Red light (page 29). There was one LTI for February and the rolling 12 month LTIFR is
38.72 marginally up on January (40.93). Safety remains a priority for the
organisation and all incidents are reviewed to ensure policies and practices are
refined to avoid future incidents.
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Corporate Services Revenue (page 14): Primarily below budget due to lower wage
recoveries at the Derwent Entertainment Centre due to below budget attendance
events held.
General Manager’s Unit Expenditure (page 17): Primarily above budget due to
redundancy payment and higher legal expenses relating to Human Resources and
back-pay paid relating to the previous financial year.
Accounts Receivable (page 25): Overdue debtors are above the target due primarily
to secured property debts of $55k, DPRS Contractor $1,596k and DEC debtor $39k
under arrangement.
Consultations:
Executive Leadership Team
Capital and Operational Expenditure Program Leaders
Relevant Corporate Services Staff
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
As outlined in the Corporate Performance Indicators reports.
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
No public relations implications are known at this point, and no community
consultation has been undertaken.
Recommendation:
That the information provided by the Corporate Performance Indicators for February
2015 be accepted.
Attachments/Annexures
1
February 2015 - Corporate Performance Indicators
2
Appendix B - Corporate Indicators
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13. CORPORATE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - MARCH 2015
Author:
Reporting Officer (David Harrison)
Qualified Person:
Acting Manager Business and Finance (Jason Browne)
ECM File Reference:
Traffic Lights
Community Plan Reference:
This item discusses a corporate management/governance issue. Since the
Community Plan is outwardly focussed, there is no applicable reference to this
matter.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
The Corporate Performance Indicators are provided to Council in accordance with
Strategy:
4.1.5
Manage information in an integrated, secure, efficient, effective, and user
friendly way;
4.1.7
4.1.8
Ensure integrated strategic planning across Council;
Manage risk throughout Council; and
4.2.1
Manage the Council’s finances to ensure sustainability service delivery
through a planned approach to the funding of council’s short and long term
operations.
Reporting Brief:
To present the Corporate Performance Indicators as at the end of March 2015 for
Aldermen’s information.
Proposal in Detail:
The Corporate Performance Indicators are attached (Attachment 1) along with
Appendix B (Attachment 2). Appendix B outlines expected year-to-date variances
within the various Capital Works programs for this financial year.
Please note the Indicators include the 2013/2014 Budget Carry Forwards as
approved in the August 2014 Council Meeting.
For March 2015 we have 1 red light and 1 yellow light:
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR): Month (MTD) 40.71 LTIFR for March – Red
light (page 26). There were two LTI for March and the rolling 12 month LTIFR is
40.55 marginally up on February (38.72). Safety remains a priority for the
organisation and all incidents are reviewed to ensure policies and practices are
refined to avoid future incidents.
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Accounts Receivable (page 22): Overdue debtors are above the target due primarily
to secured property debts of $55k, DPRS Contractor $1,596k and DEC debtor $39k
under arrangement.
Consultations:
Interim Management Team
Capital and Operational Expenditure Program Leaders
Relevant Corporate Governance Staff
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
As outlined in the Corporate Performance Indicators reports.
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
No public relations implications are known at this point, and no community
consultation has been undertaken.
Recommendation:
That the information provided by the Corporate Performance Indicators for March
2015 be accepted.
Attachments/Annexures
1
March 2015 Corporate Indicators Report
2
Appendix B
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14. BERRIEDALE CARAVAN PARK - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Author:
Manager Legal and Property (Kim Hudson)
Property Officer (Rachel Cooper)
Qualified Person:
Director Corporate Governance (S. Iskandarli)
ECM File Reference:
Berriedale Caravan Park
Community Plan Reference:
2.1.2 Develop strategies to maintain and improve the use of parks, public open
spaces, sports grounds, public amenities and recreation facilities in line with
the council’s Sports and Recreation Strategy.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
2.1.3 Communicate and market our economic growth opportunities.
3.1.3 Deliver services that create sustainable and liveable built environments.
4.1.2 Ensure Council is open and transparent in its communication and dealings
with our communities.
4.2.1 Deploy the Council’s resources in a way that maximises the effectiveness of
the organisation and delivers value for money.
Reporting Brief:
To obtain approval for the process to be undertaken for the advertising and
consideration of re-development proposals for the Berriedale Caravan Park via a
public Expression of Interest invitation.
The Expression of Interest invitation will allow Council staff to gauge interest in and
obtain essential information on the proposed re-development. It is then proposed
to provide a report to Council on the submissions received as part of the Expression
of Interest process.
Advertisement of the intention to lease the public land in compliance with section
178 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Tas) will then occur, providing interested
community members with sufficient details of the proposed lessee, the term and
proposed development/use of the site.
Proposal in Detail:
At the Council meeting on 10th June 2014 (Attachment 3), Aldermen endorsed the
recommendation:
a)
Council approve the advertising of Council’s intent to lease the public land
known as the Berriedale Caravan Park, 1 Alcorso Drive, Berriedale in
accordance with Section 178 of the Local Government Act, 1993.
Council Officers are now asking for approval for the procedure to be undertaken to
determine the interest in leasing and re-developing the site.
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This will:
 allow Council Officers to obtain essential information in relation to the
preferred lease and possible redevelopment, i.e. who, for what proposed
purpose, and for how long etc.;
 allow for ongoing community engagement and for the current tenant and
residents to finalise vacating the site. The current lease agreement expires on
30 June 2015 and steps have been undertaken to transition the current
residents to new accommodation;
 minimise community confusion around the process being undertaken and to
provide the community with all the relevant information once the Expressions
of Interest have been received; and
 allow the continued management of the high level of public and media interest
in the site.
Consultations:
Director Corporate Governance
Manager Legal and Property
Coordinator Communications and Marketing
Legal and Governance Officer
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
The possible redevelopment of the site will improve amenity and attract visitations
to Glenorchy.
The construction and maintenance within the site will be clarified within the lease to
reflect minimal ongoing financial commitment from Council.
The possible redevelopment of the site will provide a valuable asset to Council in the
future.
The land will remain in Council ownership.
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
It is proposed that to maintain transparency with the project, community
consultation through advertisement under section 178 of the Local Government Act
1993 (Tas) will commence after the Expression of Interest timeframe is completed.
The commencement of the program to improve access to tourism facilities and to
the peninsula foreshore is expected to raise community awareness and acceptance
that this is a community site.
Recommendation:
Council approves:
(i)
the advertising of the Expression of Interest documentation in both Tasmanian
and Australian wide newspapers and through the Tenderlink portal
(Attachments 1 and 2);
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(ii)
that a report on the submissions received through the Expression of Interest
process will be provided to Council for their consideration of the options; and
(iii)
that after the Expressions of Interest have been evaluated, Council’s intent to
lease the public land known as the Berriedale Caravan Park, 1 Alcorso Drive,
Berriedale be advertised in accordance with Section 178 of the Local
Government Act 1993 (Tas).
Attachments/Annexures
1
Attachment 1 - Berriedale Caravan Park - Expression of Interest
Advert
2
Attachment 2 - Berriedale Caravan Park - Expression of Interest
Development Documents
3
Attachment 3 - Berriedale Caravan Park - Council Report - 10th June
2014
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15. 625 MAIN ROAD, GRANTON - LICENCE OF LAND
Author:
Manager Legal and Property (Kim Hudson)
Qualified Person:
Director Corporate Governance (S. Iskandarli)
ECM File Reference:
625 Main Road, Granton
Community Plan Reference:
2.1.2 Develop strategies to maintain and improve the use of parks, public open
spaces, sports grounds, public amenities and recreation facilities in line with
the Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
1.2.1 Facilitate the delivery of services that build community capacities and
capabilities.
4.1.2 Ensure Council is open and transparent in its communication and dealings
with our communities.
Reporting Brief:
To obtain Council’s final approval to licence vacant land located at 625 Main Road,
Granton to Mr. George Burrows of 650 Main Road, Granton, for a period of ten (10)
years.
Proposal in Detail:
At the Council Meeting on 16th February 2015, Council approved in principle to
licence vacant land at 625 Main Road, Granton to Mr. George Burrows to allow him
to endeavour to restore the land’s vegetation to its original condition.
Under Section 178(4) of the Local Government Act 1993 (Tas) the licence of this land
was advertised on two separate occasions, in The Mercury, notifying the public that
objection to the proposed sale be made to the General Manager within twenty one
(21) days of the date of the first publication.
No objections were received.
Under section 178 (5) of the Local Government Act 1993 (Tas) if the General
Manager does not receive any objection within 21 days of the date of the first
publication and appeal is not made under section 178A, the Council may licence the
land.
Consultations:
Council officers completed the following internal consultation:Interim Management Team
Co-ordinator Planning Services
Environment Co-ordinator
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Heritage Officer
Environment Co-ordinator
Natural Areas; and
Council Lawyer
Manager of Community Inclusion – Implemented a community engagement plan.
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
It is expected the licence of the site will provide a return $250.00 per annum.
Council staff will develop a licence that will allow access to the land.
Current Year
Next Year
Future Years
Term of Licence
$250.00 + $45.00 licence preparation fee
$250.00 + CPI
Initial rental plus CPI increases
10 years
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
The intention to licence the Land was advertised in accordance with Section 178 of
the Local Government Act 1993 (Tas).
In addition, Council actioned a community engagement plan where letters were sent
to surrounding property owners.
No objections were received in relation to the proposed licence of land.
Recommendation:
Council approve the granting of a licence for the vacant land at 625 Main Road,
Granton to Mr. George Burrows, for a period of ten (10) years, with an annual
licence fee of $250.00 per annum.
Attachments/Annexures
Nil.
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16. LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM - INITIAL CONSULTATION
Author:
Manager City Strategy (Tony McMullen)
Qualified Person:
Manager City Strategy (Tony McMullen)
ECM File Reference:
Local Government Reform
Community Plan Reference:
We are a proud City; a city of arts; of opportunity; a city that makes exciting things
happen.
Leading our Community
We will be a progressive, positive community with strong Council leadership, striving
to make Our Community’s Vision a reality.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
Leading Our Community
Objective 4.1 Govern in an open and responsible manner in the best interests of the
community.

Strategy 4.1.1 Provide leadership and advocacy to address issues facing our
communities.

Strategy 4.1.2 Ensure Council is open and transparent in its communication
and dealings with our communities.
Objective 4.2 Manage our resources to achieve community outcomes.

Strategy 4.2.1 Deploy the Council’s resources in a way that maximises the
effectiveness of the organisation and delivers value for money.

Strategy 4.2.2 Ensure long term financial capacity to deliver required
services.
Objective 4.3 Foster relationships to deliver community outcomes.



Strategy 4.3.1 Develop and manage collaborative relationships with other
levels of Government.
o Action 4.3.1.01 Liaise with the State Government as appropriate on
matters of strategic priority.
o Action 4.3.1.02 Participate in the review of the role and functions of local
government.
Strategy 4.3.2 Partner with community groups, business and not for profit
organisations to achieve community outcomes.
Strategy 4.3.3 Partner with other councils and regional organisations to
achieve community outcomes.
o Action 4.3.3.01 Identify and formalise external council relationships to
partner and, where feasible, share resources.
o Action 4.3.3.02 Actively participate in peak local government bodies
(LGAT & STCA) to advance community priorities.
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Reporting Brief:
To seek endorsement of a community engagement plan for an initial phase of
stakeholder consultation about local government reform to inform Council’s
response to the Minister for Planning and Local Government’s invitation.
Proposal in Detail:
Background
The Minister for Planning and Local Government, The Hon. Peter Gutwein MHA, has
invited Tasmanian councils engage in a process of voluntary local government
reform.
The Minister’s invitation is for councils to consider shared services or voluntary
amalgamation.
Council considered the Minister’s invitation at its meeting on 13th April 2015 and
resolved as follows:
(a)
That Council notes the Minister for Planning and Local Government’s local
government reform invitation.
(b)
That Council endorses a set of draft guiding principles and way forward as a
means of investigating its response to the Minister’s local government reform
invitation.
(c)
That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, writes to the Minister for Planning and
Local Government to formally advise its intended approach in terms of the draft
guiding principles and way forward.
(d)
That the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to all other Tasmanian councils, the
Local Government Association of Tasmania and the Southern Tasmanian
Councils Authority (Think South) to formally advise its intended approach in
terms of the draft guiding principles and way forward.
(e)
That a community engagement plan be prepared for Council endorsement in
May 2015 setting out all relevant stakeholders, including the Glenorchy
community, other councils and peak local government bodies and the proposed
means of engaging with those stakeholders on Council’s response to the
Minister’s local government reform invitation.
The Mayor wrote to other Tasmanian councils and peak local government bodies on
23rd April 2015 attaching the draft “Guiding Principles” and “Way Forward” and
seeking an indication as their openness to exploring the potential for mutuallybeneficial reform initiatives.
The Mayor wrote to the Minister on 24th April 2015 confirming the progress of
Council’s response to the Minister’s reform invitation and promising advice of
further progress once Council had considered a community engagement plan.
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Community Engagement Plan for Initial Consultation
The purpose of this report is to seek endorsement of a community engagement plan
for an initial phase of stakeholder consultation about local government reform to
inform Council’s response to the Minister for Planning and Local Government’s
invitation.
This is to action resolution (e) from the 13th April Council meeting.
A Community Engagement Plan has been prepared for the initial phase of
consultation with the community and other key stakeholders in relation to the
Minister’s local government reform invitation.
Refer to Attachment 1.
Consultation Objectives
The proposed objectives of the consultation are as follows:
•
To obtain a sense of the community’s attitude to local government reform in
order to enable Council to make an informed response to the Minister’s local
government reform invitation.
•
To explain to the Glenorchy community the Minister’s local government reform
invitation, including the process.
•
To explain Council’s current stance - i.e. Council has not taken a position for or
against local government reform.
•
To explain to the Glenorchy community the draft Guiding Principles developed
by Council for assessing local government reform opportunities.
•
To identify potential partners in the local government reform process.
•
To explain the next steps in the local government reform process.
Key Messages
Proposed key messages for the different groups of stakeholders are as follows:
Glenorchy Community (including community organisations and businesses)
•
The Minister has invited councils across Tasmania to consider local government
reform, including voluntary amalgamations and sharing of services.
•
Council has not taken a position for or against local government reform.
•
Council wants your feedback about whether you are happy to explore local
government reform further with the government and other councils so that we
can get back to the Minister about his invitation.
•
Council has prepared some draft “Guiding Principles” to assess potential
partners in local government reform.
•
Are you happy for us to talk to potential partners using the draft “Guiding
Principles”?
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Other Councils
•
We have provided you with a copy of our draft Guiding Principles and Way
Forward.
•
We are currently seeking feedback from our community.
•
So that we can respond to the Minister’s invitation, we want to know whether
you are interested in talking to us further?
•
Does the draft Guiding Principles form a suitable basis for such a discussion?
Peak Local Government Bodies
•
We want to inform you of the consultation process we are undertaking to
respond to the Minister’s local government reform invitation.
Stakeholders
•
Glenorchy residents including “Glenorchy Matters” Community Panel
•
Community organisations
•
Businesses
•
Special Committees of Council
•
Other councils
•
Peak local government bodies
•
Minister for Planning and Local Government
•
Aldermen, Interim Management Team & Council staff
Proposed Engagement to be Undertaken
The Community Engagement Plan provides more detail, but in summary, the
following elements of consultation are proposed:

Mayoral letters to stakeholders along with an A4 “fact sheet”.

News item and questionnaire on Council’s website.

Single page spread in the June edition of the “Glenorchy Gazette”.

Media release.

Two hour “drop in” sessions at the Bucaan, West Moonah and Goodwood
Community Houses and at suitable venues in Glenorchy and Claremont to be
held in the week commencing 8th June 2015. Session times to be staggered to
provide varied opportunities to attend. Sessions to be attended by the
Mayor/Deputy Mayor and any Alderman who wishes to attend, along with a
staff member.

All staff email from General Manager.
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Timing of Consultation
A 1 month consultation period is proposed, commencing on 18th May 2015.
Informal
Soundings
on
Guiding
Principles
Draft
Guiding
Principles
Council
Decision
to Consult
Community
Consultation
11/5/2015
May-June 2015
Consultation
with
Other Councils,
LGAT, STCA
May – June 2015
Council
Reviews
Feedback
Advice to
Minister
July 2015
July 2015
Consultations:
The draft community engagement plan has been adapted from similar plans recently
prepared and endorsed by Council in respect of the Community Plan Review.
The community engagement plan has been prepared in consultation with the Mayor,
General Manager and Co-ordinator Communication and Marketing.
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
The proposed consultation process will be undertaken within Council’s existing
staffing and 2014/15 budget allocation.
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
Refer to body of report.
Recommendation:
That Council endorse an initial phase of community consultation in response to the
Minister for Planning and Local Government’s local government reform invitation, to
be carried out in accordance with the Community Engagement Plan at Attachment 1
(as summarized in this report).
Attachments/Annexures
1
Community Engagement Plan
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17. NOTICES OF MOTIONS – QUESTIONS ON NOTICE / WITHOUT
NOTICE
17.1
NOTICE OF MOTION 1 - ALDERMAN J. DUNSBY
Author:
General Manager (Peter Brooks)
Qualified Person:
General Manager (Peter Brooks)
ECM File Reference:
Notice of Motion
Community Plan Reference:
This item discusses a corporate management/governance issue. Since the
Community Plan is outwardly focussed, there is no applicable reference to this
matter.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
The strategic and annual plans are based upon the Community Plan which is
outwardly focussed. Since this item discusses a management/governance issue
there is no applicable reference to this matter.
Reporting Brief:
To consider a notice of motion by Alderman Jan Dunsby submitted in accordance
with the requirements of Section 16(5) of the Local Government (Meeting
Procedures) Regulations 2005.
Proposal in Detail:
In accordance with Part 2, Section 2 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures)
Regulations 2005, I hereby request that the following motion be included on the
Agenda of the forthcoming meeting of Glenorchy City Council on Monday, 11th May
2015.
Rationale:

Glenorchy residents and ratepayers continue to show great interest in the
affairs of our City by attending meetings and have no other forum to ask
questions other than at the Annual General Meeting.

It reiterates that Council encourages openness and transparency in all matters.

If adopted Council will need to endorse a change to the policy.
Officer’s Comment
Public question time is one of the important opportunities for communication with
the community of the City of Glenorchy.
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Under Regulation 31(1) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations
2005 any member of the public may give written notice to the General Manager at
least 7 days before the ordinary Council meeting of a question to be asked at that
meeting.
In addition, the Regulation also states that the Chair of the Council may address
questions on notice submitted under Regulation 31(1), and invite any member of the
public present at the ordinary Council meeting to ask questions relating to the
activities of the Council.
There is no limitation under the requirements of the Regulation 31 that the
questions from the members of the public are to be restricted to, or relevant to, the
items on the Agenda. Council Agenda is made available to the members of the
public at least 4 days before the ordinary Council meeting in compliance with
Regulation 9 and accordingly it will not be possible for the public to lodge a written
notice of the question about the Agenda item 7 days before the meeting when the
Agenda is not published, so confirming that questions are not limited to Agenda
items.
However, clause 8(a) of Council’s Meeting Procedures Policy states that Chair is not
to allow questions from the public that do not relate to an item of business on the
Agenda.
Consultations:
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
Recommendation:
That public question time during Council meetings not be limited to items on the
Agenda of that meeting.
Attachments/Annexures
1
Notice of Motion 1 - ALd J. Dunsby
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NOTICE OF MOTION 2 - ALDERMAN J. DUNSBY
Author:
General Manager (Peter Brooks)
Qualified Person:
General Manager (Peter Brooks)
ECM File Reference:
Notice of Motion
Community Plan Reference:
This item discusses a corporate management/governance issue. Since the
Community Plan is outwardly focussed, there is no applicable reference to this
matter.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
The strategic and annual plans are based upon the Community Plan which is
outwardly focussed. Since this item discusses a management/governance issue
there is no applicable reference to this matter.
Reporting Brief:
To consider a notice of motion by Alderman Jan Dunsby submitted in accordance
with the requirements of Section 16(5) of the Local Government (Meeting
Procedures) Regulations 2005.
Proposal in Detail:
In accordance with Part 2, Section 2 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures)
Regulations 2005, I hereby request that the following motion be included on the
Agenda of the forthcoming meeting of Glenorchy City Council on Monday, 11th May
2015.
Rationale:
I am sure all of us have experienced difficulty in reading the road markings whilst
driving during inclement weather. If this occurs at night then the problems increase
dramatically. Many people then have to rely on local knowledge of the road to
determine if they are placed in a correct lane and even then it leads to heightened
level of uncertainty and anxiousness when driving. It is even worse for people who
are driving in an unfamiliar area and can lead to traffic altercations.
One simple measure would be to progressively change the road markings that are
currently white to yellow. Additionally retroflectors could be considered to be added
to the markings, either by addition to the paint or by the greater use of cat's eyes.
The current state of road markings within our city is a cause of common criticism
amongst residents and the following quote from a Conference paper highlights that
we are constantly not meeting minimum standards due to the poor state of many
markings across our City.
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I provide the following information in lieu of a lack of information available for our
State,
In a paper presented by Ross Walsh (ex RTA Traffic Engineer) at the Roadmarking
Industry Association of Australia Conference in 2004, entitled, ‘Raising the Safety
Levels of Linemarking on State Roads and National Highways’, he says: “A number of
reports conclude that a driver's preview time of 1.8 seconds to the visibility of road
markings ahead should be regarded as an absolute minimum for safe driving. This
equates to the driver being able to see the road markings up to about 44 metres
ahead at 80 km/hr and up to about 60 metres ahead at 100 km/hr”. “The current
intervention level for retroreflectivity of 100 mcd/lux/m2 for dry linemarking that has
been set by the RTA allows for visibility on a dry night of up to about 50 metres. This
barely satisfies the "absolute minimum for safe driving" requirement for 80 km/hr
and fails that requirement for 100 km/hr”. “The current intervention level for
retroreflectivity of 70 mcd/lux/m2 for wet linemarking (i.e. 70% of the dry values) set
by the RTA completely fails to satisfy the "absolute minimum for safe driving"
requirement for both 80 km/hr and 100 km/hr at night in the wet”.
Officer’s Comment
Line marking colour and type is rigidly prescribed by Aust Standard AS1742 Manual
of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. It is required under the Standard that pavement
markings are white in colour. Yellow line marking are restricted by the Standard to
the following uses:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Parking spaces whose use is restricted to certain user classes,
Edge lining to indicate no stopping,
Tram lane lines,
Longitudinal lines in snow areas except for the edge line where stopping is to
be permitted.
With regard to the retro-reflectivity of line marking, it is noted that these paints are
also covered by Aust Standards and contain glass beads for this purpose.
Line marking is generally maintained by Dept State Growth and is renewed by DSG
(via their contractor). Council regularly forwards requests for specific renewal of
linemarking on the basis of resident complaints and on the basis of Council’s own
informal inspections.
Based on the paragraph extracted from the conference paper, the current level for
retro-reflectivity fails to satisfy the "absolute minimum for safe driving" requirement
for both 80 km/hr and 100 km/hr at night in the wet”. While this might be correct in
certain circumstances, it is noted that all Council’s roads have the speed limit of 60k
or less, except Glenlusk Road and part of Collinsvale Road which are 70k roads.
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Consultations:
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
Recommendation:
That Council liaise with Department of State Growth to introduce yellow road
markings to replace the current white markings Statewide.
Secondly, that Council also raise this matter with the Local Government Association
of Tasmania as a further support for lobbying on this road safety matter.
Attachments/Annexures
1
Notice of Motion 2 - Ald J. Dunsby
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NOTICE OF MOTION 3 - ALDERMAN J. DUNSBY
Author:
General Manager (Peter Brooks)
Qualified Person:
General Manager (Peter Brooks)
ECM File Reference:
Notice of Motion
Community Plan Reference:
This item discusses a corporate management/governance issue. Since the
Community Plan is outwardly focussed, there is no applicable reference to this
matter.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
The strategic and annual plans are based upon the Community Plan which is
outwardly focussed. Since this item discusses a management/governance issue
there is no applicable reference to this matter.
Reporting Brief:
To consider a notice of motion by Alderman Jan Dunsby submitted in accordance
with the requirements of Section 16(5) of the Local Government (Meeting
Procedures) Regulations 2005.
Proposal in Detail:
In accordance with Part 2, Section 2 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures)
Regulations 2005, I hereby request that the following motion be included on the
Agenda of the forthcoming meeting of Glenorchy City Council on Monday, 11th May
2015.
Kerbsides are progressively being altered to provide outstands as an assistance to
pedestrians and these are often complimented by a pedestrian refuge in the centre
of the road. Many of these become difficult to view in inclement weather which
results in vehicles impacting with them. The inclusion of reflectors at the
construction stage is relatively minimal in cost and will contribute to safer road in our
community. It will also create an additional safety measure for pedestrians utilising
these crossings in low lit and low visibility areas.
Officer’s Comment
The Department of State Growth produces Standard Drawings which are the general
reference for installations of this type. All central traffic island approach line
markings require Retro-reflective Raised Pavement Markers (RRPMs) be installed on
both sides of the line marking. This provides adequate delineation for drivers
approaching a median island including pedestrian refuges.
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Delineation of kerb outstanding is recommended to be assessed on a case by case
basis as there may be more appropriate ways of delineating the outstand, rather
than the installation of RRPMs, for example signs or line marking.
As a general comment Council should note that Aust Standards and Standard
Drawings are the result of expert research and national (and international)
experience.
Consultations:
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
Recommendation:
That all outstands and pedestrian refuges constructed by Council or its contractors
are marked with reflectors.
That Council to liaise with Department of State Growth to bring about Statewide
consistency.
Attachments/Annexures
1
Notice of Motion 3 - Ald J. Dunsby
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QUESTION ON NOTICE - ALDERMAN J. DUNSBY
Author:
General Manager (Peter Brooks)
Qualified Person:
General Manager (Peter Brooks)
ECM File Reference:
Question on Notice
Community Plan Reference:
This item discusses a corporate management/governance issue. Since the
Community Plan is outwardly focussed, there is no applicable reference to this
matter.
Strategic or Annual Plan Reference:
The strategic and annual plans are based upon the Community Plan which is
outwardly focussed. Since this item discusses a management/governance issue
there is no applicable reference to this matter.
Reporting Brief:
To consider a question on notice by Alderman Jan Dunsby submitted in accordance
with the requirements of Section 30 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures)
Regulations 2005.
Proposal in Detail:
In accordance with Part 2, Section 2 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures)
Regulations 2005, I hereby request that the following question on notice be included
on the Agenda of the forthcoming meeting of Glenorchy City Council on Monday,
11th May 2015.
At the Meeting of Council on 16th February a decision was made to support the
funding of a Hydrotherapy pool at the KGV complex.
At a recent community briefing on the project, it was stated that some $800,000 had
been generated via interest on the grant funds being held in account due to the
delayed start to the project and that the funds would be put back into the project.
Why was the funding of the Hydrotherapy pool not sourced from these funds?
Secondly, it was advised that a grant application had been submitted to additionally
cover the cost of the Hydrotherapy pool. What is the status of that funding
application?
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Officer’s Comment:
The federal government project funding for the KGV Redevelopment did not include
a Hydrotherapy Pool. The funding was for:i.
KGV Sports and Community Facility consisting of improved facilities for the
Glenorchy District Football Club (G.D.F.C.), office accommodation and service
facilities for the Migrant Resource Centre (M.R.C.) and an allied health centre.
ii.
Multipurpose Synthetic Soccer Field;
iii. Tasmanian Transport Museum Bus Display Shed;
iv. Relocation of the Cricket Training Nets; and
v.
New entry Gates to Glenorchy Cricket Club.
During the design phase of the project, it was widely recognised that there was the
need for a Hydrotherapy pool in Glenorchy because:


Glenorchy’s community characteristics. e.g. an aging population; a community
with ongoing complex medical needs;
The accessibility of alternative hydrotherapy pools; and
The pending closure of the aging Tower Road hydrotherapy pool.
Previously Council had investigated a Hydrotherapy pool facility located at the
Glenorchy Memorial Aquatic Centre. This was not viable for a number of reasons,
namely:- cost being in the order of $1.3 million; and operational cost being
prohibitive because the pool would be sited at a facility that is only open for six (6)
months of the year.
The $800,000 interest was not directly used for the proposed hydrotherapy pool
because:a)
b)
c)
The grant funding did not permit expenditure on this use unless a variation to
the agreement was sought;
The cost of the building works had escalated over the delayed period;
The original funding proposal for the entire facility was based on very
schematic plans that did not meet the needs of the G.D.F.C., the M.R.C. and
the successful applicant for the allied health facility.
One of the reasons why the construction cost of the hydrotherapy pool (being
approximately $400K) was less than previous Council estimates (i.e. $1.3 million) was
because the base building contract covers the construction cost of ancillary areas
such as:



The entry foyer and waiting area;
Change-rooms and amenities;
Accessible / Ambulant change-rooms; and
Office and storage facilities.
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These are also required for the rehabilitation gym facility. Therefore it could be said
that a portion of the $800k interest is actually being used to assist with the
construction of the hydrotherapy pool.
It should also be noted that Council was provided with a number of project updates
informing elected members of the proposed inclusion of the hydrotherapy pool.
During 2013 and 2014 considerable work was done with both the State and Federal
governments to seek additional funding for the hydrotherapy pool. The project was
‘virtually promised’ the additional funds at the last Federal Government election,
however the funds did not come to fruition. Further detail can be provided on this if
requested.
In late 2014 Council submitted yet another grant application to the Federal
Government. The latest advice is that this round of funding will be announced
sometime in May 2015.
By way of the tender structure, contractually the Builder gave Council the
opportunity to include hydrotherapy pool within the scope of the contracted project
on the condition that a decision was made by no later than Thursday, 19th March
2015. Given the tight timeframe, the Federal Government grant result would not be
known in time. At Council’s February 2015 meeting it was decided to:1.
2.
Fund the full cost of the hydrotherapy pool as per the business case put
forward; and
If the Federal Government grant application was successful only fund the
required 50% of cost.
Consultations:
Human Resource / Financial and Risk Management Implications:
Community Consultation and Public Relations Implications:
Question on Notice:
At the Meeting of Council on 16th February a decision was made to support the
funding of a Hydrotherapy pool at the KGV complex.
At a recent community briefing on the project, it was stated that some $800,000 had
been generated via interest on the grant funds being held in account due to the
delayed start to the project and that the funds would be put back into the project.
Why was the funding of the Hydrotherapy pool not sourced from these funds?
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Secondly, it was advised that a grant application had been submitted to additionally
cover the cost of the Hydrotherapy pool. What is the status of that funding
application?
Attachments/Annexures
1
Question on Notice - Ald J. Dunsby
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CLOSED TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
18. APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
GOVERNANCE
19. DRAFT MINUTES OF AUDIT PANEL MEETING - 1ST APRIL 2015
This item is to be considered at a closed meeting of the Council by authority of the
Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005 Section 15(2)(f)(information provided to the Council on the condition it is kept confidential).
20. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - RESTRUCTURING OF MANAGEMENT
POSITIONS
This item is to be considered at a closed meeting of the Council by authority of the
Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005 Section 15(2)(b)(industrial matters relating to a person).
21. GENERAL MANAGER'S KPI'S - 12 MONTHS
This item is to be considered at a closed meeting of the Council by authority of the
Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005 Section 15(2)(a)(personnel matters, including complaints against an employee of the council) and
(2)(j)-(the personal affairs of any person).
22. NOTICES OF MOTIONS – QUESTIONS ON NOTICE / WITHOUT
NOTICE (CLOSED)
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