19th February, 2008 - Burdekin Shire Council

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19th February, 2008
Ordinary Council Meeting
Meeting Commences
8:30am
Minutes
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Ordinary Council Meeting held on 29th January, 2008
•
Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group Meeting held on 18th
January, 2008
•
Burdekin Road Safety Advisory Committee Meeting held on 23rd January, 2008
•
Burdekin Be Active Advisory Committee Meeting held on 6th February, 2008
Correspondence for Information
Corporate & Community Services
1. Notice of the North Queensland Local Government Association’s Upcoming
Biannual Conference – 8th May, 2008 and 9th May, 2008
2. Report – Burdekin Cruisers Car Club’s “Burdekin Auto Fest” – Request for
Sponsorship
Environment & Operations
1. Report – Proposed Permanent Road Closure – Jarvisfield
2. Report – Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot – Ayr Dalbeg Road,
Airville – R. Ahern
3. Report – Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots – 143 Parker Road, Ayr
– Res Developments Pty Ltd
4. Report – Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots – 402 Rita Island Road,
Ayr – D. & A. Mottin
9:30 am
10:15 am
Professor Sandra Harding, Vice-Chancellor, James Cook University to
address Council.
Mrs. Ellen Lund, 2008 Citizen of the Year to attend Council Meeting.
In Committee Discussions
BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL
MINUTES - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 29TH JANUARY, 2008
Held in the John Drysdale Chamber
Commencing 8.30 a.m.
CLAUSE 1
ATTENDANCE
Crs. L.A. McLaughlin (Mayor), M.J. Haynes (Deputy Mayor), J.R. Gist, R.H.
Lewis, R.J. Marriott, P.M. Dalle Cort, L.D. McCathie, L. Loizou, M.A.
Castelanelli and R.J. Gambino
Mr. K. Holt - Chief Executive Officer
Mr. D.P. Mulcahy - Director Corporate & Community Services
Mr. J.S. Power - Manager Operations
Mr. S. Great - Manager Planning & Development
Minutes Clerk - Mrs. V.A. Walker
Apology for Absence: Cr. T.P. List
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CLAUSE 2
MEETING PRAYER
The Meeting Prayer was delivered by Cr. Ross Gambino.
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CLAUSE 3
MINUTES RECEIVED
Moved Cr. Loizou, seconded Cr. Marriott that the Minutes of the Ordinary
Council Meeting held on 22nd January, 2008 be received as a true and
correct record.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 4
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
1.
819711 * 03-08-28
North Queensland Sports Foundation
North Queensland Sports Foundation update of 2008 activities.
2.
819378 * 05-04-01
Queenslanders Against Water Fluoridation Inc.
Open letter number 4 - Forced Fluoridation Media Release.
Minutes - Ordinary Council Meeting - 29th January 2008
Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Gambino that the correspondence tabled
for Council's information be received.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 5
COUNCIL SUPPORTS APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING UNDER RADF PROGRAM
FOR FUNDING ROUND ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2007 - APPOINTMENTS MADE
TO RADF COMMITTEE
(I-ASO)
819841 - 3/8/5 - Cr. T.P. List, Chairman, Regional Arts Development Fund
(RADF) Committee - Report - RADF Applications for half year ended 31
December, 2007.
Moved Cr. Gambino, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that Council support the
following applications for funding under the Regional Arts Development
Fund (RADF) Program in respect of the funding round ended 31st
December, 2007:
Applicant
Project
Letter No
Burdekin Singers &
Theatre Co Inc
Conduct two workshops to tutor
cast and backstage crew
members to explore the theory
and practice of theatre make-up
Employ conductor and create
and train a full orchestra for the
production of “Oliver”
Employ professional wood
artist, Ian Kennedy to conduct 3
day workshop in timber
selection, dovetail joining and
problem solving
Employ ceramic artist,
Bronwyn Goodridge to conduct
2 day workshop in abstract
sculptural works
Employ tutor Jan Phillips to
conduct 2 workshops in block
design, piecing techniques and
skills.
Employ professional artist,
Louise Boylan to conduct two
day workshop in precious metal
clay development programme
Burdekin Singers &
Theatre Co Inc
Burdekin Woodcraft
Assoc. Inc
Burdekin Potters Inc
Burdekin Patchwork
& Quilters Build
Burdekin Gem and
Mineral Society Inc
Total
819552
Requested
Funding
$1,000
Recommended
Funding
$800
819553
$4,700
$4,700
818542
$260
$260
818543
$888
$888
815352
$726
$726
815998
$710
$710
$8,284
$8,084
CARRIED
Cr. Gist declared a potential conflict of interest in respect of nominations
received for positions on the RADF Committee.
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Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. McCathie that Jewel Gist, Sandra Milani
and Janet Ypinazar be appointed to the Regional Arts Development Fund
(RADF) Committee.
CARRIED
Cr. Gist voted in favour of the motion.
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CLAUSE 6
COUNCIL OFFICERS TO UNDERTAKE PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS AND
PLANNING FOR POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL RESIDENTIAL
SUB-DIVISION AT MILLAROO
(A-DEO) / (I-DEV) , (I-TECH)
819885 - 3/8/11M - Mr. A. Vaccaro - Manager Economic & Community
Development - Report - Millaroo Land Development Proposal.
Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Loizou that approval be granted for
Council officers to undertake preliminary investigations and planning for
the possible development of a rural residential sub-division within a
proposed Village Zone at the township of Millaroo.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 7
COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE
OF USE FOR THE SCREENING OF STORED SAND - 17-23 BIRD STREET, AYR AUSTRAL MASONRY
(A-DEO) / (I-PLANDEV)
819808 - Cons 07/36 - Mr. S. Great, Manager Planning & Development Report - Development Application for Material Change of Use for the
screening of stored sand - 17-23 Bird Street, Ayr - Austral Masonry.
Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Marriott that Council approve the
Development Application for a Material Change of Use for the Screening
of Stored Sand at 17-23 Bird Street, Ayr (Lot 40 on SP117900, Parish of Antill,
County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditions of the development permit must be effected prior to
the commencement of the use, except where specified otherwise in
these conditions of approval;
2. The developer must at its own cost undertake all necessary alterations
to public utility mains and services as are rendered necessary by the
carrying out of any required external works or other works associated
with the approved development;
3. The development and conduct of the approved use of the premises,
the carrying out and maintenance of any works on the premises and
construction and maintenance of any building on the premises must
be generally in accordance with the approved plans and supporting
material submitted;
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4. The approved use shall be undertaken so that no undue disturbance is
caused to neighbouring properties by virtue of noise, bright lights, dust,
traffic movements or interference with radio and television reception;
5. Stormwater discharge from paved/sealed and roofed areas must be
discharged to kerb and channelling within the adjoining road reserve
in accordance with AS3500.2.2003 or as otherwise required or agreed
to in writing by the Chief Executive Officer;
6. The construction of an industrial crossover is required. The crossover is
to be a minimum of 6m wide, 150mm thick, reinforced with F72 mesh
and 32 mpa concrete for the full width of the footpath;
7. This approval is valid for a period of four (4) years and will lapse unless
it is commenced and substantially developed in that time.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 8
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR ERECTION
OF DUPLEX - 181 MACMILLAN STREET, AYR - A. & L. BARKER
819860 - Cons 08/01 - Mr. S. Great, Manager Planning & Development Report - Development Application for Material Change of Use for Erection
of a Duplex - 181 Macmillan Street, Ayr - A. & L. Barker.
Due to her position as a director of McCathie's Real Estate, Cr. McCathie
declared a material personal interest in respect of this application and left
the meeting.
Moved Cr. Marriott, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that Council approve the
Development Application for a Material Change of Use for Erection of a
Duplex at 181 Macmillan Street, Ayr (Lot 34 on A26516, Parish of Antill,
County of Gladstone) subject to the following conditions:
2. The conditions of the development permit must be effected prior to
the commencement of the use, except where specified otherwise in
these conditions of approval;
3. The development and conduct of the approved use of the premises,
the carrying out and maintenance of any works on the premises and
construction and maintenance of any building on the premises must
be generally in accordance with the approved plans submitted (Plan
No. UDS-07077 Sheet1-3 Issue A);
4. A development permit for Building Works is to be obtained before any
building works are carried out on the premise;
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5. Construction of an industrial crossover at the location as shown on
Plan No. UDS-07077 Sheet 01 Issue A with a minimum width of 6.0m,
150mm thick 32 mPa concrete, F72 reinforcing mesh. Existing Kerb to
be re-instated where it does not form part of the crossover;
6. Provide to Council, prior to construction, proposed cross sectional
levels at the proposed entry/exit, as outlined in condition No. 5, at a
scale of 1:50 natural for approval by Council;
7. This approval is valid for a period of four (4) years and will lapse unless
it is commenced and substantially developed in that time.
CARRIED
Cr. McCathie returned to the meeting.
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CLAUSE 9
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING LOTS AT BRUCE
HIGHWAY, AYR FOR D.J. HARTWELL TO LAY ON TABLE PENDING FURTHER
CLARIFICATION ON DRAINAGE
819837 - Sub 07/78 - Mr. S. Great, Manager Planning & Development Report - Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots - 29344 & 29394
Bruce Highway, Ayr - D.J. Hartwell.
Moved Cr. Gambino, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that Council approve the
Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots at 29344 & 29394 Bruce
Highway, Ayr (Lot 2 on RP714592 and Lot 3 on SP117348, Parish of Antill,
County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:
2. The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all
rates and charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the
application, are paid in full;
3. Pay the sum of $47.80 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23.90
per lot to be levied on the Council by the Department of Natural
Resources and Water for each new valuation;
4. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be
the owner’s responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive
Officer;
5. The proposed boundary changes are to be generally in accordance
with proposal plan (No. 28377-1) as submitted;
6. Approval of this proposal Plan shall lapse and become of no effect
unless an accurate plan of survey is submitted to the Council within
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two (2) years from the date of notification of this decision.
It was agreed that this matter lay on the table pending further clarification
on a drainage issue.
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CLAUSE 10
COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING
LOTS AT 430 SHIRBOURNE ROAD, GIRU - D. & N. MULLER
819840 - Sub 07/80 - Mr. S. Great, Manager Planning & Development Report - Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots - 430 Shirbourne
Road, Giru - D. & N. Muller.
Moved Cr. Marriott, seconded Cr. Loizou that Council approve the
Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots at 530 Shirbourne Road,
Giru (Lot 1 on RP731712, Parish of Scott, County of Elphinstone, subject to
the following conditions:
4. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be
Officer;
5. The applicant is required to provide a certified statement from a
licensed plumber that no existing interconnecting water supply
plumbing crosses the boundary between the two lots;
with proposal plan (No. 28379-1) as submitted;
7. Approval of this proposal Plan shall lapse and become of no effect
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 11
COUNCIL APPROVES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR RECONFIGURING LOT
AT 177 CHIPPENDALE STREET, AYR - J. MORELLO
819836 - Sub 07/82 - Mr. S. Great, Manager Planning & Development Report - Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot - 177
Chippendale Street, Ayr - J. Morello.
Moved Cr. Dalle Cort, seconded Cr. McCathie that Council approve the
Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot at 177 Chippendale
Street, Ayr (Lot 26 on SP195131, Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone),
subject to the following conditions:
4. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the lots is to be
Officer;
5. A contribution in terms of Council’s Planning Scheme for “Developer
contribution for provision of water supply and sewerage services” is
payable for the additional lot created by this development. The
amount will be calculated at the time of payment based on the
charge applicable at that time. As an indication only, the total
amount payable for the development is currently $2840-30 for Water
and Sewerage;
6. The applicant will be required to provide separate water connections
to proposed Lots 26. The full cost of such connections shall be the
responsibility of the applicant;
7. The applicant is required to provide a certified statement from a
licensed plumber that no existing interconnecting water supply
plumbing crosses the boundaries between the proposed lots;
with proposal plan (No. 55447/1A) as submitted;
9. Approval of this proposal plan shall lapse and become of no effect
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CARRIED
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CLAUSE 12
COUNCIL AGREES TO CHANGE OVER ALL LIGHT UTILITY TYPE VEHICLES AND
SEDANS AT 60,000 KILOMETRES OR 3 YEARS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST INVESTIGATION TO BE UNDERTAKEN INTO CHANGING OVER ALL LIGHT
UTILITY TYPE VEHICLES AND SEDANS AT 80,000 KILOMETRES OR 4 YEARS
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
(A-DEO) / (I-TECH)
817510 - 8/1/9 - Mr. G. Pappalardo, Manager Technical Services - Report Purchase and sale of light vehicles within Council.
Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Loizou that, at this time:
1. the change over of all light utility type vehicles be at 60,000 kilometres
or 3 years whichever comes first.
2. Council continue to adhere to the Motor Vehicle Policy Principle
Number 4 - quote “Council will purchase or lease vehicles that will
provide the optimum financial outcome for Council over the life of the
vehicle.” unquote
Cr. Gist foreshadowed the following motion:
"that Council investigate changing over all light utility type vehicles at
80,000 kilometres or 4 years whichever comes first."
Cr. Haynes attended the meeting during discussion on this issue.
Amendment to the Motion
Moved Cr. McCathie, seconded Cr. Gambino that, at this time:
1. the change over of all light utility type vehicles and sedans be at
60,000 kilometres or 3 years whichever comes first.
2. Council continue to adhere to the Motor Vehicle Policy Principle
Number 4 - quote “Council will purchase or lease vehicles that will
provide the optimum financial outcome for Council over the life of the
vehicle.” unquote
CARRIED
Voting on Amendment as the Motion
FOR: Crs. McLaughlin, Gist, Marriott, Lewis, Loizou, Castelanelli, Haynes and
Gambino
AGAINST: Crs. Dalle Cort and McCathie
CARRIED
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Moved Cr. Gist, seconded Cr. McCathie that Council undertake further
investigations and trials on changing over all light utility type vehicles and
sedans at 80,000 kilometres or 4 years whichever comes first.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 13
2006/2007 BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT RECEIVED
(I-DCCS)
Director Corporate and Community Services, Mr. Mulcahy tabled the
2006/2007 Burdekin Shire Council Annual Report.
Moved Cr. Gambino, seconded Cr. Gist that the 2006/2007 Burdekin Shire
Council Annual Report be received.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 14
LIGHTING OF PIONEER AVENUE LISTED FOR 2008/2009 BUDGET
CONSIDERATION
(A-DEO) , (A-BUDGET) / (I-OPS) , (I-TECH)
Moved Cr. Gist, seconded Cr. Gambino that the cost of lighting Pioneer
Avenue (Home Hill) be investigated and the project listed for 2008/2009
budget consideration.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 15
MOTION FOR RATING OF RENTAL PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
COMMERCIAL CATEGORY TO BE LISTED FOR BUDGET CONSIDERATION
LAPSED - NO SECONDER
Moved Cr. Castelanelli that the rating of rental properties in accordance
with Category B - Commercial and Industrial rather than Category A Residential, be listed for 2008/2009 budget consideration.
MOTION LAPSED/NO SECONDER
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CLAUSE 16
CR. GAMBINO AUTHORISED TO ATTEND 2008 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
VOLUNTEERS CONFERENCE IN TOWNSVILLE ON 30TH AND 31ST JANUARY,
2008
(I-HRES)
Moved Cr. Haynes, seconded Cr. Marriott that Cr. Gambino be authorised
to attend the 2008 Visitor Information Centre Volunteers Conference to be
held in Townsville on 30th and 31st January, 2008 under the usual terms
and conditions in accordance with Council policy.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 17
CR. GAMBINO AUTHORISED TO ATTEND QUEENSLAND INFORMATION CENTRE
ASSOCIATION (QICA) CONFERENCE IN ROCKHAMPTON FROM 26TH TO 29TH
FEBRUARY, 2008
(I-HRES)
Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Cr. Gist that Cr. Gambino be authorised to
attend the Queensland Information Centre Association (QICA)
Conference to be held in Rockhampton from 26th to 29th February, 2008
under the usual terms and conditions in accordance with Council policy.
CARRIED
Mayor, Cr. McLaughlin and Cr. Lewis left the meeting at this stage.
Deputy Mayor, Cr. Haynes assumed the Chair in the absence of the
Mayor.
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CLAUSE 18
COUNCILLORS BRIEFED ON TELSTRA COUNTRY WIDE
At this stage of the Meeting, Mr. David Llewellyn and Mr. Adam Hanson of
Telstra Country Wide attended the meeting.
Mr. Llewellyn, Area General Manager of Telstra Country Wide addressed
the Council on infrastructure issues affecting people in the Shire, including:
1. the closure of the CDMA Network scheduled for 28th April, 2008;
2. action being taken by Telstra to address issues with the Next G
Network; and
3. Broadband facilities.
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CLAUSE 19
COUNCIL MEETS IN COMMITTEE
Moved Cr. Marriott, seconded Cr. Gist that the Council meet in committee
under the following section of the Local Government Act 1993:
Section 463.(1)(f) - starting or defending legal proceedings involving
Council.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 20
ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED
Moved Cr. McCathie, seconded Cr. Dalle Cort that the Ordinary Meeting
of Council be resumed.
CARRIED
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There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.45 a.m.
These minutes were confirmed by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting
held on 12th February, 2008.
MAYOR
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MINUTES - BURDEKIN SHIRE COUNCIL LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP MEETING HELD
ON 18TH JANUARY, 2008
CLAUSE 1
ATTENDANCE
Cr. L.A. McLaughlin (Mayor) (Chairman) - Burdekin Shire Council
Cr. L. Loizou
Acting Snr. Sgt. C. Hosie - Qld Police Services
Cr. R. Lewis - Burdekin Shire Council
Mr. G. Pappalardo - Manager Technical Services (BSC)
Mr. B. Bermingham - Burdekin Community Association
Mr. W. Preedy - Area Director (EMQ) - via telephone
Observers
Mr. J. Ross - State Emergency Services
Mr. D. Jackson - Lower Burdekin Newspaper Co.
Sgt. D. Greenough - Queensland Police Service
Mr. C. Smart - Department of Justice
Mr. G. Vincet - Queensland Fire and Rescue Service
Mr. R. Revolon - Ergon Energy
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CLAUSE 2
Apologies for absence - Ms. L. Achille (BCA), Ms. S. Collier (BCA), Mr. S.
Brennan (QFRS), Mr. M. Biffanti (Ergon Energy), Mr. L. Worth (Institute of Rural
Health), Mr. L. Steger (QAS), Mr. R. Simpson (QFRS), Mr. R. Creek (SES), Mr. J.
Power (BSC), Mr. T. Williams (BSC), Ms. A. Prior (BCA) Mr. K. Royal (SES)
MINUTES RECEIVED
Moved Mr. Hosie, seconded Mr. Bermingham that the Minutes of the
Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group Meeting held on
21st December, 2007 be received as a true and correct record.
CARRIED
Minutes - Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Meeting - 18 January, 2008
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CLAUSE 3
INWARD CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
INWARD CORRESPONDENCE
1. 816844 * 01-10-03 & MF-16 & MF-23 - The Hon Neil Roberts MP - Minister
for Emergency Services - Advising that Council has received payment
of $3 740 (including GST) representing the 2007-2008 State Emergency
Service (SES) Annual Local Government Subsidy. The payment assists
the Council towards providing support to the SES units throughout the
year.
Moved Cr. Lewis, seconded Mr. Bermingham that the inward
correspondence be received.
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CLAUSE 4
CARRIED
CORRESPOND WITH THE DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP
(A-DEO)
Moved Mr. Preedy, seconded Mr. Pappalardo that the Local Disaster
Management Group correspond with the District Disaster Management
Group to investigate the process for updating road reports.
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CLAUSE 5
CARRIED
CORRESPOND WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MAIN ROADS TO FIND OUT
PROCESS FOR DISPLAYING MESSAGES ON THE VARIABLE MESSAGE BOARD
SITUATED NEAR THE BURDEKIN RIVER BRIDGE
(A-DEO)
Moved Mr. Hosie, seconded Mr. Ross that the Local Disaster Management
Group correspond with the Department of Main Roads to enquire about
the process and person of contact for displaying messages on the variable
message board situated near the Burdekin River Bridge.
CARRIED
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Minutes - Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management Meeting - 18 January, 2008
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CLAUSE 6
LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP TO REQUEST COUNCIL TO APPLY
FOR FUNDING TO INSTALL EXTRA MEASURING STATIONS ALONG THE
HAUGHTON RIVER
(A-DEO)
Moved Mr. Hosie, seconded Mr. Preedy that the Local Disaster
Management Group request Council to apply for funding for the
installation of extra measuring stations along the Haughton River to help
provide more accurate river height predictions.
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CLAUSE 7
CARRIED
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Mayor, Cr. McLaughlin and Mr. Pappalardo reported on the recent
activation of the Burdekin Shire Council Local Disaster Management
Group due to local flooding. Mr. Pappalardo provided details of the
four meetings held by the group between 15 January at 13.00 and 16
January at 16.00.
2. Mr. Hosie (QPS) thanked the Local Disaster Management Group for their
prompt response during the recent local flooding.
3. Mayor, Cr. McLaughlin acknowledged the volunteers that helped at
Sandy Corner to supply food and drinks to those stranded by floods and
thanked Emergency Management Queensland and the Local Disaster
Management Group for their support throughout the flood.
4. Cr. Loizou advised that the rail bridge discussed in previous meetings
was dismantled a week before flooding occurred at Haughton River.
Next Meeting - Friday 15th February, 2008.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 1.05pm.
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Cr. L.A. McLaughlin
CHAIRMAN
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MINUTES - BURDEKIN ROAD SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 23RD JANUARY
2008
Held in John Drysdale Chamber
Commencing at 10.30 a.m.
CLAUSE 1
ATTENDANCE
Cr. Ross Lewis (Chairman) - Burdekin Shire Council
Trevor Williams - Director Environment & Operations
Cr. Robert Marriott - Burdekin Shire Council
Denise Elrick - Main Roads
David Robinson - Main Roads
Eleanor Betteridge - Seniors Support Service
Rod Schultz - Pioneer Cane Growers Organisation
Michael McCloskey - Queensland Fire & Rescue Service
Alison Barlow - Queensland Transport
Deslea Harris - Queensland Transport
Apologies for Absence: P. Henderson (School Bus Service), Sgt. J. Killick
(Ayr Police), G. Pappalardo (Manager Technical Services)
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CLAUSE 2
MINUTES RECEIVED
Moved Ms. Elrick, seconded Mrs. Betteridge that the Minutes of the
Burdekin Road Safety Advisory Group Meeting held on 28th November,
2007 be received as a true and correct record.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 3
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
1. Clause 3.1 - Plan for painted median incorporating "no right turn" sign at
intersection/access adjacent United Petroleum
Ms. Elrick advised that this plan had been finalised and sent to
RoadTek for linemarking.
2. Clause 3.2 - Pedestrian Access - Eighth Avenue, Home Hill
It was noted that Council would be undertaking works in Eighth
Avenue, Home Hill to improve pedestrian access under its Routine
Maintenance Performance Contract (RMPC) with Main Roads. Works
include the installation of a rest rail in the median at the pedestrian
refuge between the Sixth Street and Seventh Street intersections. (Ms.
Elrick undertook to e-mail the design to Seniors Support Officer, Mr.
Minutes - Burdekin Road Safety Advisory Committee - 23rd January, 2008
Robert Lesca at the Burdekin Community Association).
3. Clause 5.2 - Iyah Creek (Bruce Highway) - Overtaking Lanes
In response to an enquiry from Mrs. Betteridge, Mr. Robinson of the
Main Roads Department advised there was an election promise by the
new Federal Government for the installation of more overtaking lanes
in the northern region. When advice is received approving these
works, it will be a matter of prioritising the passing lanes. This work will
be part of Auslink 2.
4. Clause 4 - Burdekin River Bridge
Mr. Robinson reported on investigations being undertaken to improve
Burdekin River Bridge operations.
Proposed investigations include:
Dimension Controls
Determine current controls
Measure clearances on bridge
Update controls (reduce southbound width trigger to 2.8m), QT
guidelines will need updating
Review and enhance signage for the bridge
Pull over Areas
Review existing facilities
Identify needs
Develop Project Proposal to seek funding and inclusion on program
Escort Operation
Develop parameters for escort providers
MR will want providers who are qualified escort providers who can be
relied on to comply with any applicable conditions of operation on
the bridge
MR will seek feedback from QPS and Council regarding the suitability
of applicants
MR is looking at providing signage at pull over areas which gives the
contact details of approved escort providers
MR will not be involved in any setting of fees for the escort services
Area Signage
Review area signage - advising trucks of restriction at the bridge
Develop signage plan in consultation with QPS & Council
Supply & install signage
Review Speed Limit
Review operation of system when all the above is in place
Consult with QPS & Council
Review speed limit
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CLAUSE 4
GENERAL BUSINESS
(A-DEO)
1. Director Environment & Operations, Mr. Williams referred to recent
road/highway closures within the Shire due to flooding and expressed
concern that the variable message board at the Burdekin River Bridge
was displaying incorrect information in relation to the time and
location of highway closures. He said a line of communication was
required between the Local Disaster Group and the centre responsible
for the variable message board to ensure the displayed information
was accurate.
Mr. Williams also raised concerns regarding the accuracy of the RACQ
web-site, especially in relation to information on the Bruce Highway.
He said Council was going to try and work with RACQ to improve the
system.
2. Mrs. Betteridge raised the following issues:
Request for intersections to be mowed on the highway following rain.
Enquiry on whether the recently widened roads in Home Hill were to be
linemarked - Mr. Williams advised that linemarking would only be
installed on the roads that were linemarked prior to widening.
Suggestion that Fourteenth Street, Home Hill needs a bike lane - Mr.
Williams undertook to investigate the installation of a bikeway in this
area. It was noted that Council planned to look at all bikeways in
Home Hill following the completion of bitumen widening works.
3. Mr. McCloskey from the QFRS enquired on progress in relation to the
re-design of the Airdmillan/Soper/Canberra Street intersection. He
re-iterated that this was a particularly bad intersection as the centre
parking impeded traffic vision.
Mr. Williams advised that this intersection was still being designed.
4. For the information of the Committee, Alison Barlow from Queensland
Transport advised that the Queensland Police Service had
commenced drug testing from December, 2007 - predominately in
South East Queensland.
She also advised that if Council was looking at putting in cycle tracks
near schools, there was funding available through Queensland
Transport.
5. Cr. Lewis advised that, as part of the process of improving disaster
management in the Shire, Council had decided to investigate the
options of a joint venture with Queensland Transport for the upgrade
of the facilities at the Driver Reviver site at Sandy Corner, as this
location is a designated road block when the highway floods. It was
acknowledged that as there was no other rest area between
Townsville and Ayr this area needed to be looked at. Cr. Lewis said
Council would be corresponding with Queensland Transport on this
issue in the near future.
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6. Mr. Williams advised more reports had been received of motorists using
the exit at the East End Centre car park as an access. He advised he
had held discussions with the owner of the property with regard to
improving signage.
7. A note from Sgt. Jeff Killick was tabled advising he has been transferred
to Townsville. He thanked the Committee for their work and assistance
in helping make the Burdekin a safer place to live and wished
members all the best in their future endeavours.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 11.25 a.m.
Next Meeting - 26th March, 2008.
R.H. Lewis
CHAIRMAN
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MINUTES - BURDEKIN BE ACTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 6TH FEBRUARY,
2008
Held in the John Hy Peake Heritage Rooms
Commencing at 5.30pm
CLAUSE 1
ATTENDANCE
Tony Vaccaro - Economic and Community Development Manager
Tammy Quagliata - Economic and Community Development Support
Officer
Lyn McLaughlin - Mayor, Burdekin Shire Council
Tarja Martin - Qld Health
Robin Bennett - Aged Care
Shannon Pirrone - Burdekin Volleyball Assoc.
Frank Pirrone - Burdekin Volleyball Assoc.
Beryl Thompson - Home Hill Trimmers
Graeme Schultz - Ayr Bowling Club
Jeanie Zonta - Burdekin Centre for Rural Health
Sandra Wight - Burdekin Amatuer Basketball
Tony Felesina - Burdekin Road Runners and Walkers
Ian Gorey - Burdekin Touch Assoc.
Bianca Walker - Healthier Bowen Shire Partnership Inc.
Apologies for absence - Pauline Hedgecock (School Nurse), Merle
Betteridge (Home Hill Trimmers), Kerrie Dudley (Burdekin Centre for Rural
Health) and Doreen Walsh (Aged Care).
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CLAUSE 2
MINUTES RECEIVED AS TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD
Moved Beryl Thompson, seconded Tammy Quagliata that the Minutes of
the Burdekin Be Active Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7th
November, 2007 be received as a true and correct record.
CARRIED
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CLAUSE 3
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
1. Mr. Vaccaro reported on the progress of the Clare Walking Groups
which were established in 2007. It was noted that over the Christmas
period the groups were not in full operation due to the busy time of
year. It was noted that group leader Angie Fabbro was moving from
the area and another leader would need to be appointed. It was
agreed that the group contact Amanda Hall (remaining group leader)
in relation to keeping the walking groups running now that school has
started again.
Minutes - Burdekin Be Active Advisory Committee - 6th February, 2008
It was further suggested the perhaps the groups could start some sort
of challenge to keep them motivated.
2. Beryl Thompson advised that the Home Hill Trimmers Group Members
were in favour of starting a buddy system for walkers and the group
would discuss it further at their next meeting.
3. Mr. Vaccaro advised that an advertisement and expressions of interest
were called for people who were willing to coordinate a walking
group in the Giru area. It was noted that there was no response in
relation to this matter. It was agreed that the timing of the
advertisement may not have been very good and it was agreed to
re-advertise in the local papers.
It was further noted that walking maps were being created for Home
Hill, similar to those already being used in Ayr and Clare. Tony Felesina
undertook to complete the walking tracks with Darren Meinicke within
the next week. Mr. Vaccaro advised that a launch could then be
arranged for Home Hill.
4. Further discussions were held in relation to placing another "Health and
Fitness" Liftout in the local newspaper. Mr. Vaccaro undertook to
contact the Lower Burdekin Newspaper Co. in relation to this matter.
Discussions were held in relation to the cost of advertising and
promoting in the local newspapers and it was suggested that funding
could be sources for this project. Mr. Vaccaro undertook to
investigate possible funding options.
5. Community Nutritionist, Bianca Walker gave a brief update on her
progress with the healthy supermarket tours that she was conducting.
Ms. Walker noted that the tours were going very well with a significant
number of participants. She advised that posters and flyers have been
circulated in relation to the tours, as well as advertisements in the local
newspaper. It was suggested that this information could be published
in the "Health and Fitness' Liftout for 2008.
Ms. Walker further advised that she was working on promoting healthy
school lunch boxes at present.
6. Group Members undertook to source an indigenous representative for
the group.
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CLAUSE 4
DISCUSSIONS OF PROPOSED BURDEKIN EXTREME SPORTS CHALLENGE AND
'COME AND TRY' DAY
Shannon Pirrone from the Burdekin Volleyball Assoc. addressed the group
at this stage in relation to holding a Burdekin Extreme Sports Challenge.
The sports challenge would involve mens and ladies teams from Burdekin
sporting groups - basketball, soccer, touch football and volleyball playing
each other in a round robin competition over one weekend. The
challenge would involve each team playing every other team in each
sport.
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Mr. Vaccaro reported on insurance issues in relation to holding the event
and undertook to further investigate insurance options.
Group members were supportive of the concept and agreed that other
sporting clubs may like to be involved if this challenge proved to be a
success. It was further suggested that this event could be held in
conjunction with the 'Come and Try' Day to be held in Anzac Park.
Members agreed that this would work well. The suggested dates for the
event was 10th/11th May. Bianca Walker further advised that this was
Heart Week, which would work well for promoting health and fitness. It
was agreed that healthy lunches/snacks could be sold at the event.
Further discussions were held in relation to funding to hold the 'Come and
Try' Day and Tony Vaccaro undertook to investigate possible funding
options. Tarja Martin advised that Qld Health would be happy to support
the event by providing health and nutrition information and providing
health checks as part of the Come and Try Day.
Shannon Pirrone undertook to speak to members from the Soccer Assoc. in
relation to the dates for the event and come back to the next meeting
with a detailed programme of events for the challenge including times
and draw details.
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CLAUSE 5
OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Mr. Vaccaro advised that the theme for this year's Local Government
Week was "Active Bodies, Healthy Communities". It was noted that
Local Government Week was being held from 4th - 11th June, 2008.
The campaign would focus on promoting healthier lifestyles and
increase in fitness and recreational activity, especially in children.
Members were asked to suggest ideas for an event/activities that the
Committee could run as part of Local Government Week.
2. Further discussions were held in relation to running another 10,000 Steps
Challenge in 2008. It was agreed that the challenge would focus on
families and Tarja Martin provided information in relation to a Family
Pledge Competition, which was recently held in Bowen.
It was agreed that there needed to be more incentives/prizes for
people to participate in the challenge.
It was suggested that some statistics be collected in relation to the
pedometer usage at the Burdekin Library. Tony Vaccaro undertook to
obtain this information.
3. Mr. Vaccaro provided information in relation to the possibility of
having Luke Wilson from Sport and Recreation Queensland visit the
shire to hold a forum for all local sporting groups. It was noted that the
forum would provide details on funding available, training available
and sponsorship for local sporting organisations. Members agreed that
this would be a beneficial forum to hold in the Burdekin. Mr. Vaccaro
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undertook to contact Luke Wilson from Sport and Recreation
Queensland in relation to this matter.
4. Tarja Martin advised that there was a need for more people to
complete training to become tai chi instructors. Ms. Martin advised
that training was available however volunteers to complete the course
were needed. Members were encouraged to source possible
community members who may be interested in completing this course.
It was further suggested that this could be promoted through the
proposed "Health and Fitness" liftout.
Next Meeting - Wednesday, 5th March, 2008 at 5.30pm.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at approximately
6.30pm.
Tony Vaccaro
CHAIRMAN
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
1.
821784 * 01-07-08 & 02-02-04
Local Government Association of Queensland Inc
Local Government Circular 2008-026 - Report by LGAQ Consultant Alan Morton - Update of
Council Cost Index - Rise to 5.2% from 4.5% in the last year.
2.
819733 * 01-07-08B
Local Government Circular 2008-011 - Date for Local Government Week (LGWeek) 2008
announced - 4 to 11 June 2008. Theme is 'Active Bodies, Healthy Communities'.
3.
822201 * 01-08-13 & MF-19
Hon Anna Bligh - Premier of Queensland
Advising Council of the Continuation of the Reconciliation Awards for Business in 2008.
4.
821050 * 01-10-04
Burdekin Water Festival
Advising Council of 2008 Water Festival dates and information
5.
821051 * 01-10-17
Lower Burdekin Home for The Aged Society
Forwarding letter of appreciation to Burdekin Shire Council for their assistance during the
construction of the new accommodation blocks at the Home Hill Hostel.
6.
821198 * 03-06-07
Department of Employment and Industrial Relations
Notification of the appointment of show and non-show holidays published in the
Queensland Government Gazette on 1 February, 2008.
7.
822200 * 03-08-11E(B) & MF-03
Senator the Hon. Ian MacDonald - Liberal Senator for Queensland
Forwarding letter of congratulations to Burdekin Shire Council for being awarded
Community Event of the Year - 2008 Australia Day Awards.
8.
819994 * 03-08-11M & MF-26
Country Week
Bookings now open for Country Week 2008 to be held at Brisbane Convention and
Exhibition Centre - 19th-21st September, 2008.
9.
819943 * 05-04-01
10.
820277 * 05-04-01
11.
820377 * MF-01
The Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland
Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave - 13-15 March, 2008.
12.
822199 * MF-01
Australian Red Cross
Forwarding copy of Year in Review which highlights the significant achievements in 2006/07.
13.
819992 * MF-09
Local Government Economic Development Newsletter - November 2007 Edition.
14.
822202 * MF-19
Australian Government - Department of Transport
Forwarding information on the 2007/2008 National Awards for Local Government.
Circular: Council Cost Index 2008 5.2 Percent
ATTENTION CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER /
COMMUNITY CLERK
For Information
CIRCULAR
Circular #: 2008-026
Council Cost Index 2008 5.2 Percent
The Association has released an independent analysis of price movements for
Queensland Councils that show costs increased to 5.2 percent in the last year.
A report by LGAQ Consultant Alan Morton has shown that the Council Cost Index has risen to
5.2% from 4.5% in the last year.
This circular provides an update of the Council Cost Index using the same methodology as used
for the 2007 Council Cost Index (and for previous years).
The figures reveal that, in 2007, non residential building construction costs in Queensland
increased at a rate 25% less than the national average whereas in 2006 costs rose 20% faster
than the national average. However, road and bridge construction cost increases in Queensland in
2007 were 31% higher than nationally, similar to 2006.
The overall result was a Queensland general construction industry index increase of 6.5% (up
from 5.6% in 2006), with costs for most inputs increasing faster than the national average.
This report updates work undertaken by the LGAQ since 2004 in relation to the potential impact of
price movements on rates. The data on price movements has been obtained from the ABS
statistics from the general construction index for Queensland coupled with the Consumer Price
Index (CPI).
While the Brisbane CPI increased by 13.3% over the 2007/2008 period, the council cost index has
increased by 23.2% therefore councils relying on CPI have only recognised 57% of the real
increase in costs.
Indexes of potential relevance include:-
Index
Increase
Dec. 03 to
Dec. 04
Increase
Dec. 04 to
Dec. 05
Increase
Dec. 05 to
Dec. 06
Increase
Dec. 06 to
Dec. 07
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CPI – Australia
2.6%
2.8%
3.3%
3.0%
CPI – Brisbane
2.6%
2.8%
3.4%
3.9%
Freight – Australia
4.6%
3.4%
2.7%
1.4%
Wages – Australia (Sept. 06 to Sept.
07)
3.6%
4.2%
4.0%
4.2%
General construction industry –
Australia
8.3%
5.0%
4.1%
5.2%
General construction industry –
Queensland
9.5%
8.6%
5.6%
6.5%
Road and Bridge Construction –
Australia
4.1%
5.5%
5.4%
4.8%
Road and Bridge Construction –
Queensland
5.9%
7.1%
7.1%
6.3%
Non Residential Building
Construction – Australia
11.7%
5.2%
5.9%
5.7%
Non Residential Building
Construction – Queensland
13.3%
13.3%
7.0%
4.3%
Housing construction – Australia
5.6%
4.5%
2.3%
4.9%
Housing construction – Queensland
6.0%
1.5%
2.2%
10.1%
Local Government Cost Index
6.1%
5.7%
4.5%
5.2%
Source: ABS Catalogues 6401.0, 6345.0 and 6427.0
As for previous publications on this council cost index, it has been assumed that engineering work
activities (representing 50% of outlays state-wide) are driven by the general construction index
while the balance of activities are driven by the CPI.
Using the Queensland specific general construction cost index increase of 6.5% and the Brisbane
CPI increase of 3.9% as shown above results in a cost increase for local government as a whole in
Queensland in the past twelve months of around 5.2%. This compares with the 2007 council cost
index published by LGAQ of 4.5%.
For further information, contact Greg Hallam, Executive Director on telephone 3000 2222
([email protected])
Circular Authorised by:
Greg Hallam PSM
Executive Director
Date: 08 February 2008
Issued from Local Government House 25 Evelyn Street Newstead QLD 4006
PO Box 2230, Fortitude Valley BC QLD 4006. Tel (07) 3000 2222 Fax (07) 3252 4473
Email: [email protected]
Circular: Local Government Week (LGWeek) 2008
ATTENTION CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER /
COMMUNITY CLERK
For Information
CIRCULAR
Circular #: 2008-011
Local Government Week (LGWeek) 2008
Date and theme for LGWeek 2008 has been announced.
The LGAQ is excited to announce that this year’s LGWeek theme is health and fitness, featuring
the tagline “Active Bodies, Healthy Communities.”
The event will be held from June 4-11. The launch will take place on Wednesday June 4 at
Brisbane 's City Hall and tie in with the launch of the 2008 Civic Leaders Forum.
The campaign “Active Bodies, Healthy Communities” gives Queensland councils the opportunity
to promote the use of council maintained parks and facilities to encourage better fitness and
increased recreational activity, especially among children.
A survey carried out by theUniversity of Queensland has found more than one in five Queensland
children are overweight or obese. The Healthy Kids Queensland Nutrition and Physical Activity
Survey was conducted for Queensland Health and measured the nutrition, physical activity and
weight among school-aged children in 2007.
The survey shows that Queensland - like the rest of Australia - is experiencing an epidemic of
unhealthy weight and obesity among children. Overall, 21% of Queensland children aged 5 - 17
years are overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity contributes to the development of type 2
diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, arthritis and some mental health problems.
It is hoped that Local Government, with its grass roots level of influence, can begin to shift this
trend by promoting the benefit of sport and outdoor activity among the community. For further
information please contact the LGAQ Marketing Officer Connie Mavrommati on 3000 2102 or
email [email protected].
Circular Authorised by:
Greg Hallam PSM
Executive Director
Date: 22 January 2008
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Circular: Local Government Week (LGWeek) 2008
Issued from Local Government House 25 Evelyn Street Newstead QLD 4006
PO Box 2230, Fortitude Valley BC QLD 4006. Tel (07) 3000 2222 Fax (07) 3252 4473
Email: [email protected]
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From: QAWF MEDIA RELEASE [[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, 23 January 2008 10:56:51 PM
To: MEDIA RELEASE QAWF
Subject: OPEN LETTER (#5) FORCED FLUORIDATION FOR ATTENTION OF THE
COUNCILLORS AND CEO
OPEN LETTER ( # 5) TO THE PREMIER AND MEMBERS OF THE
QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT, COUNCILS, PUBLIC AND MEDIA
Dear Premier
From the Qld Health document shown below, it appears that Hexafluorosilicic
acid ( aka Hydrofluorosilicic acid and Fluorosilicic acid ) will be the main
fluoridating chemical added to our public water supplies. Sodium silicofluoride
and Sodium fluoride could be used in smaller communities.
Qld Health appears to want to refer to the chemical Hexafluorosilicic acid as just
" fluoride" as this sounds benign, however a Material Safety Data Sheet from the
fertiliser manufacturer Incitec Pivot ( a company believed to have
already expressed interest in being a major supplier ) shows this chemical's
ranking in the Poisons Schedule :
" S7 poison - Dangerous Poison"
Risk
Phrases : "Causes Burns. Risk of serious damage to eyes"
Both Hexafluorosilicic acid and Sodium silicofluoride, the other fluoridating
chemical also directly sourced raw from the pollution scrubbers of fertiliser
manufacturing plants, do not even occur in nature, yet Qld Health would have us
believe that they are " natural "
As Hexafluorosilicic acid is extremely acidic, the tankers that transport it around
Queensland will have to be lined with rubber. When the tiny Aboriginal
community of Bamaga was fluoridated in 2004, it was found that 4 to 5 times
as much soda ash had to be added to the water to counter the acidity.
Use of Silicofluoride chemicals in municipal water supplies has been implicated
in increased blood lead levels in studies with over 400,000 US children. Black
children were particularly shown to have more risk of having high blood lead
levels when they live in areas with water supplies fluoridated with a
silicofluoride ( Profs Masters and Coplan ) Higher blood lead levels are
associated with learning difficulties, behavioural problems and higher crime
rates.
Research at the University of Hamburg has shown under physiological
conditions, Silicofluoride chemicals do not dissociate completely but exist as a
variety of ionic species and contains Hydrogen Fluoride. It has been confirmed
that the EPA ( US) has NO data on the " health and behavioural effects of
Fluorosilicic acid", despite this compound being added to water supplies for 50
years.
The levels of "natural" fluoride ion occurring in the water supplies of SE Qld
is very low ( usually less than 0.1 parts per million ) and it is only occasionally
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measured by water authorities. When chemicals that contain fluoride are added
to water to give a fluoride ion concentration of 0.9 parts per million, it means
adding more than 900 % more fluoride ( plus contaminants ), but this is
described by Qld Heath as just " topping up "
Premier, we invite you to address the " Rally Against Forced Fluoridation "
at 9am Tuesday 12 th Feb, Parliament House, George St
Dear Premier, could a Qld Health advisor please attend to explain why they call
Hexafluorosilicic acid " natural " and adding 900 % more as " topping up"
Authorised by M Haines on behalf of Queenslanders Against Water Fluoridation Inc contact
[email protected] mob 0418 777112 www.qawf.org
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From: QAWF MEDIA RELEASE [[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2008 4:26:29 PM
To: MEDIA RELEASE QAWF
Subject: Open Letter (#6) Forced Fluoridation
For the attention of the CEO and the Councillors
OPEN LETTER ( # 6 ) TO THE LABOR MEMBERS OF THE
QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT
cc The National, Liberal, Independent and One Nation Qld MPs, Qld Councillors,
Qld Councils, Qld Public, Qld Media and the Qld Premier.
Dear Labor Members of the Queensland Parliament, it has been 200 years since
the first Australian mutiny and the time is overdue for another one. We call upon
you to do whatever it takes to stop Queenslanders being forcibly mass
medicated with fluoride chemicals.
Please, talk some sense into your Premier, call her back to reality and stop her
attempts to force fluoridation upon all of Queensland's residents.
Two hundred years ago on the 26th Jan 1808, Premier Anna Bligh’s forebear, Governor
William Bligh, suffered his 2nd embarrassing mutiny when he was deposed at gunpoint in
Australia’s only military coup. This “Rum Rebellion” had little to do with the trade in spirits
but more to do with a Governor who was an abusive, arrogant man with a “ tin ear ” who
would not listen to people and who had lost the trust of the community.
The officers of the NSW Corps by rebelling, risked punishment and death but surprisingly
were let off very leniently and the first armed overthrow of an Australian government did
help Australia move on to be a free country.
.
Two hundred years on, Bligh’s direct descendant Premier Anna Bligh is arrogant, has a “ tin
ear ” and will not listen to people.
Anna Bligh after just a couple of months as Premier is so extremely arrogant that
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she has decided to mass medicate the entire population of Queensland by putting
the poison Hexafluorosilicic acid, a raw waste product of the phosphate fertiliser
industry into public water supplies in the guise of giving us better dental health.
Examination of recent state and national dental surveys proves that great majority of
Queensland children without fluoride have very little tooth decay and are comparable to
other states and there are hundreds of scientific publications linking fluoridation to harm.
Despite this, the Premier still tries to claim that Qld Children have the worst teeth in
Australia and that fluoridation is perfectly safe and has no adverse health effects.
Premier Anna Bligh really has inherited a “ tin ear ” from her ancestor.
Labor members, all the Labor MPs voted against mandated fluoridation in 2005.
Please do not let the Premier bully you into now voting for forced fluoridation.
Labor members, please cross the floor and vote against the law that will medicate us
all. If you stand strongly together the Premier cannot take away the initiatives you
have achieved for your communities and cannot dis-endorse every member for the
coming election.
Labor members, please stand up for your constituents that you were elected to
represent. You were not elected to Parliament to blindly do the Premier's biddings.
Labor members, please try and talk some sense into the Premier.
Premier, you are invited to address the “Rally Against Forced Fluoridation”
starting 9am Tuesday 12th February, Parliament House, George St.
Authorised by M Haines on behalf of Queenslanders Against Water Fluoridation Inc contact
[email protected] mob 0418 777112 www.qawf.org
Fluoridation, it's not science, it's just marketing.
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
1.
821958 * 01-07-09
North Queensland Local Government Association
Notice of the North Queensland Local Government Association's upcoming Biannual
Conference - 8 May, 2008 and 9 May, 2008.
2.
821326 * 03-08-11E
Burdekin Cruisers Car Club Inc
Report - Burdekin Cruisers Car Club's "Burdekin Auto Fest" - Request for sponsorship for
Burdekin Auto Fest.
Burdekin Shire Council
Programme Category:
Corporate and Community Services
Referring Letter Number: 818 914
File Number: 3/8/11E
SUBJECT HEADING:
Burdekin Cruisers Car Club’s “Burdekin Auto Fest”
Name of Applicant:
Burdekin Cruisers Car Club
Location:
Pioneer Park Speedway
Author and Officer's Title: Tony Vaccaro
Economic and Community Development Manager
Executive Summary: The Burdekin Cruisers Car Club has once again requested
funding to assist in financing initiatives in an effort to increase patronage at its annual
Burdekin Auto Fest Event. The Burdekin Car Cruisers Club has been largely self-serving
in the financing, organisation, and management of this successful event since its
inaugural competition in 2006. The club will hold this year’s event at Pioneer Park
Speedway on Saturday, 26th April 2008. The club would like to continue to grow the
event through advertising in the Ayr Advocate, The Townsville Bulletin, Bowen
Independent, The Daily Mercury Mackay, The Cairns Post, and the Charters Towers
Northern Miner.
Officer's Recommendation:
Council approve funding of $2126.36 (incl. GST) to advertise the Burdekin Auto Fest
event.
Background
In 2007, Council contributed $1500.00 (inc. GST) for advertising for the 2007 Burdekin
Auto Fest in Ayr, Townsville, and Bowen newspapers. Coloured advertisements,
including editorial features, ran in the aforementioned newspapers in the weeks
leading up to the event.
Participation numbers for last 2 years are as follows:
2006
2007
Spectators – 600
Spectators – 1750
Entrants – 100
Entrants - 135
Due to the high number of spectators in 2007, the club was unable to obtain
information regarding the analysis of postcodes. Anecdotal evidence suggests that
spectators travelled from areas between Cairns, Mackay, and Charters Towers. A
large percentage of spectators were from Townsville, Ayr, and Bowen.
A postcode analysis of the entrants in 2007 is as follows:
Postcode
4740-4741 Mackay
4744 Moranbah
4751 Walkerston
4802 Cannonvale
4805 Bowen
4806 Home Hill
4807 Ayr
4808 Brandon
4809 Giru
4810-4817 Townsville
4850 Ingham
4870 Cairns
Number of entrants
6
1
1
1
2
10
43
2
2
61
5
1
TOTAL
135
The Burdekin Car Cruisers Club fund advertising in the Street Machine Magazine, the
Queensland Street Car Magazine, and the Extreme Street Car Magazine. It also
promotes the event through auto clubs in Mackay, Bowen, Rockhampton, Charters
Towers, and Ingham. The club is seeking Council’s assistance with promoting the
event outside the Shire. Regional advertising this year will concentrate around the
Burdekin, Townsville, Cairns, Bowen, and Mackay areas. This year the organisers have
also taken Council’s advice and decided to place advertisements in the Townsville
Sun Cars Guide feature, with distribution to 52,884 residents throughout Townsville.
Additional features have been included in this year’s program in an effort to increase
out-of-town patronage and nominations from as far as Rockhampton and Cairns.
This year’s event will be held on the Anzac Day long weekend and a “Meet and
Greet” function will be held in Ayr on Friday night to encourage visitors to stay for the
weekend.
The Burdekin Car Cruisers Club has provided a copy of its financial statement for the
2007 Burdekin Auto Fest. The event made a profit of $6,038.10, and the club donated
$1,000 each to the local Meals on Wheels and Power House Station Museum and
$250 to the Ayr Ambulance Committee.
Following liaison with Council’s Economic and Community Development Team, the
club agreed to conduct surveys of participants and spectators to determine local
economic benefit, which enables assessment of the return on Council’s investment in
advertising.
In-kind support by Council Officers has included the following:
• Advice on advertising on the Community Events Noticeboard in Plantation
Park and installation of the sign
• Advice on media coverage
• Details of media contacts
• Compilation of a survey form to assist with gathering data on participation
numbers and economic benefit to the district
In summary, the Burdekin Car Cruisers Club has displayed initiative in the following
areas:
• Ensured that participation/spectator numbers are increasing
• Identified numbers of participants and agreed to identify numbers in terms of
local and regional participation
• Identified the potential of the event and promoted it within the region
•
Demonstrated the potential for future growth
The club agreed to display Council’s logo on all promotional and advertising
material, including posters, flyers, newsletters, programs, and advertisements, and to
display Council’s banner at the event.
Overall, the club demonstrated that the event is sustainable and that economic
benefits will increase as the event grows.
Link to Corporate/Operational Plan 7.5 Foster and develop effective partnerships
and networks that will enhance tourism and economic development. This proposal is
also in keeping with the aims listed in Development Officer’s Operational Plan to
support the development of existing events.
Consultation (internal/external) Discussions with representatives of Burdekin Cruisers
Car Club
Legal Authority or Implications (statutory basis – e.g. Act, Local Law, legal risks) Nil
Policy Implications Nil
Financial and Resource Implications The Economic Development budget has
sufficient funds to cover the contribution of $2126.36 (incl. GST).
Report prepared by: Tony Vaccaro
(Economic and Community Development Manager)
Report authorised by: Mr. Ken Holt
(Chief Executive Officer)
BURDEKIN CRUISERS CAR CLUB INC
Advertising proposal for Burdekin Auto Fest
Saturday, 26th April 2008
Ayr Advocate
(Prices include free spot colour)
Advocate feature- Friday 14th March- Wheels feature
5cm X 2column Ad = $75.00
Burdekin Grower-Observer 27th March and Advocate 28th March
Advocate feature- Friday 18th April- Auto Fest Feature
Burdekin Grower- Observer 24th April and Advocate 25th April
$625.00
The Townsville Bulletin
Cars Guide 3 pack special (colour) –
Wed 16/4 & Sat 19/4 Cars Guide & Tsv Sun Cars Guide
Wed 23/4 & Sat 26/4 Cars Guide & Tsv Sun Cars Guide
$306.08
$306.08
Bowen Independent
Mini Feature – ½ page. Editorial & advert.
$282.00
The Daily Mercury – Mackay
Event listing x 4 lines. Each Saturday $39 each x 4 weeks (29/3 to 19/4) $156.00
The Cairns Post
Saturday Cars guide 12/4 - Spot colour 7cm x 2col
$319.20
Charters Towers – Northern Miner
5cm x 2col Colour $66 each x 2
$132.00
TOTAL
$2126.36
Name: ________________________
Address: _____________________________
Phone: _______________________
Email Address: _____________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
5. Are there any improvements you would like to suggest?_________
4. On a scale of 1 to 4 how satisfied were you with the event?
(please circle)
1. Very Satisfied
2. Satisfied
3. Neutral
4. Dissatisfied
3. How did you find out about the event?
□ Newspaper Advertising
□ Radio Advertising
□ Magazine Advertising
□ Brochures
□ Internet
□ Previous visitation/competitor
□ Billboards/ Signs
□ Word of mouth from friend or relative.
2. What was your estimated expenditure in the Burdekin during this
event, for example, accommodation, meals, drinks, competition entry
fees? $________________
1. How many nights did you stay in paid accommodation in the Burdekin
during the Burdekin Auto Fest? __________
Competitors Survey
ENVIRONMENT & OPERATIONS
1.
821264 * RC 07-04
Mr. M. Ingle - Technical Officer
Report - Proposed Permanent Road Closure – Jarvisfield.
2.
821327 * Sub 07-36
Mr. S. Great - Manager - Planning & Development
Report - Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot - Ayr Dalbeg Road, Airville - R.
Ahern.
3.
822214 * Sub 07-69
Report - Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots - 143 Parker Road, Ayr - Res
Developments Pty Ltd.
4.
821325 * Sub 08-03
Report - Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots - 402 Rita Island Road, Ayr - D & A
Mottin.
Programme Category:
Environment & Operations Date:
6th February, 2008
Referring Letter Number:
N/A
File Number:
RC 07/04
SUBJECT HEADING:
PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE - JARVISFIELD
Name of Applicant:
C.J. & C.A. Christofides
Location:
N/A
Author and Officer’s Title:
Matthew Ingle – Senior Technical Officer
Executive Summary:
Request for support to close part of Minuzzo Road
Officer’s Recommendation:
Council resolve to support the application to close part of Minuzzo Road
Background:
A letter has been received from C.J. and C.A. Christofides advising that they intend
to make application to the Department of Natural Resources and Water for a
permanent closure of part of Minuzzo Road, Jarvisfield, and requesting that Council
provide a letter of support.
The Christofides own lots 1, 2 and 3 RP702264 which front Minuzzo Road. It is proposed
to include the closed road into lot 1. Currently, the three lots are used for cane
cropping. After the road closure, the minimum frontage of the lots will be
approximately 20m. Only one other, Lot 5 RP898772, has frontage to Minuzzo Road
and the proposed closure will not affect that frontage. A letter has been sent to the
owner of Lot 5 requesting their view on the closure.
Minuzzo Road is listed as a formed road in the asset register. An inspection revealed
that the road is more a headland and the section to be closed serves only to provide
access to the Christofides properties.
Link to Corporate/Operational Plan:
N/A
Consultation:
N/A
Legal Authority or Implications: (statutory basis – eg Act, Local Law, legal risks)
N/A
Page 1 of 2
Policy Implications:
N/A
Financial and Resource Implications:
N/A
Report prepared by:
Matthew Ingle – Senior Technical Supervisor
...............................................................................
Report authorised by:
Trevor Williams – Director of Environment & Operations
...............................................................................
Page 2 of 2
Programme Category:
Environment and Operations
Classification:
N/A
Date:
4th February, 2008
Referring Letter No:
820203
File No:
Sub 07-36
Subject Heading:
Lodging a Development Application for Reconfiguring a Lot
Name of Applicant:
R Ahern
Location:
Ayr Dalbeg Road, Airville (Lots 23 on GL 12459, Parish of Jarvisfield,
County of Gladstone)
Author and
Officer’s Title:
S. Great
Manager - Planning & Development
Executive Summary:
An application has been received from Brazier Motti, on behalf of R Ahern, seeking approval
to change an existing Development Permit for the reconfiguring of land on the Ayr Dalbeg
Road, Airville (Lots 23 on GL 12459, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone).
That Council approve the change an existing Development Permit for Reconfiguring of land
on Ayr Dalbeg Road, Airville (Lots 23 on GL 12459, Parish of Jarvisfield, County of Gladstone)
subject to the following conditions:
1.
The developer must at its own cost undertake all necessary alterations to public utility
mains and services as are rendered necessary by the carrying out of any required
external works or other works associated with the approved development;
2.
The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all rates and
charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the application, are paid in full;
3.
Pay the sum of $47.80 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23.90 per lot to be levied
on the Council by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines for each new
valuation;
4.
The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be the owner’s
responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer. Any proposed
purchaser of the land is to be advised accordingly;
5.
Prior to release of the formal plan of subdivision, provide evidence to the Chief
Executive Officer that Lot 2 on GS914 and Lot 6 on RP749133 have been amalgamated;
6.
Proposed boundary changes are to be in accordance with proposal plan (No.
55347/4C).
Advice only;
Please note that in terms of SECTION 3.5.22 (1) of the Integrated Planning Act 1997, the
currency period can only be extended if the request is received before the approval
lapses.
Background:
The following comments are from the Manager of Planning & Development, Mr Shane Great:
The applicant has applied for a modification to an existing approved layout to increase the
area of proposed lot 22 to include land that traverses the Burdekin River. Proposed lot 23 will
be reduced in area but still contain all of the existing farmed land. The request also creates
easement A (to give lot 23 access to the road adjacent to lot 22) and easement B (which
gives lot 22 access to a headland in lot 23).
N/A
Consultation (internal/external):
N/A
Legal Authority or Implications:
N/A
N/A
N/A
(Signature)
Report prepared by:
S. Great - Manager Planning & Development
Shire of Burdekin
PO Box 974, Ayr, Qld 4807
Telephone (07) 4783 9800
Facsimile (07) 4783 9999
E-mail:
[email protected]
Council Chambers,
145 Young Street,
Ayr, Qld, 4807
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Created on Monday, 4 February 2008
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accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability) and
no liability accepted (including without limitation,
liability in negligence) for any loss, damage or costs
(including consequential damage) relating to any use
of the data.
Data must not be used for direct
marketing or be used in breach of the privacy laws.
External
contributors
to
data
listed
at
www.nrme.qld.gov.au/products.
OR
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•
Existing approval ( 7th August, 2007)
•
Proposed Change to existing approval
Programme Category:
Classification:
N/A
Date:
11th February, 2008
810994
File No:
Sub 07-69
Subject Heading:
Lodging a Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots
Name of Applicant:
Res Developments Pty Ltd
Location:
143 Parker Road, Ayr (Lot 3 on RP739034 Parish of Antill, County of
Gladstone)
Author and
Officer’s Title:
S Great
Executive Summary:
An application has been received from Brazier Motti on behalf of their client Res Developments Pty.
Ltd. seeking approval for reconfiguring lots at 143 Parker Road, Ayr (Lot 3 on RP739034 Parish of
Antill, County of Gladstone). A Development Application (Code Assessable) has been triggered in
accordance with the Burdekin Shire IPA Planning Scheme.
That Council approve the Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots at 143 Parker Road, Ayr
(Lot 3 on RP739034 Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone), subject to the following conditions:
GENERAL
1.
The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all rates and
charges in arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the application, are paid in full;
2.
Pay the sum of $430.20 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23.90 per lot to be
levied on the Council by the Department of Natural Resources and Water for each new
valuation;
3.
A sediment and erosion control management plan for the entire site is to be submitted
for approval by the Chief Executive Officer before any earthworks are commenced;
4.
The developer shall ensure that provision of services including television cables,
telephone wires and electricity cables are provided underground at all times;
5.
Provide a stormwater management plan incorporating water sensitive urban design
initiatives including an illustration of the stormwater flow path through the development.
All drainage shall be suitably sized for ARI 5 flows with overflow paths for ARI 50 events
and shall be via easements (if required) and shall be sized for the complete respective
catchments. All surface drainage (if required) shall be suitably lined with concrete to
maintain level and for ease of future maintenance. All drainage shall have suitable
gross pollutant devices;
6.
All drainage works are to be such that there is no detriment to the upstream and
adjoining catchments. The downstream drainage paths and structures are to be
suitably sized for the increased flows from the development when fully developed.
Documentary evidence certified by an R.P.E.Q. of these shall be submitted for
concurrence with Council’s Chief Executive Officer;
ROADWORKS
7.1
The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be the owner’s
responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer;
7.2
Construct stand up kerbing and channelling for the full length of the proposed
development at Parker Road and Cornford Crescent. The proposed kerbing and
channelling is to be on a 4m alignment. Provide underground drainage from proposed
kerbing and channelling in Cornford Crescent to existing culvert under Cornford
Crescent;
7.3
Provide bitumen widening (2 coat seal, 14mm and 10mm) on 150mm consolidated
gravel base from the edge of the existing bitumen to the proposed kerbing and
channelling in Parker Road and Cornford Crescent;
PROPOSAL PLAN
8.
The reconfiguration of the land must be carried out generally in accordance with:(a) (i) the proposed Brazier Motti plan numbered 55389/3D;
(ii) the plans, specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the application
submitted to Council; and
(b)
any approval issued under this approval; and
(c)
any development permit for operational works relating to the reconfiguring of a
lot;
TIME FOR COMPLIANCE
9.
Unless otherwise specified by these conditions, the conditions must be complied with
prior to approval of the Plan of Survey;
PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES
10.
If any existing public utility service including telephone, electricity, water, sewerage or
gas needs to be altered or relocated to complete the reconfiguration the developer
must bear the cost of alteration or relocation.
OPERATIONAL WORKS
11.1
Where operational works are required to be carried out for the reconfiguration, the
developer must, within a period of two years from the date of this permit and prior to
the commencement of any work, lodge with Council an application for a development
permit for operational works. As part of such application, the developer must submit:(a)
detailed and complete engineering drawings and specifications of the proposed
works prepared by a civil engineer, who is both registered under the Professional
Engineer’s Act 2002 and is current Registered Professional Engineer of
Queensland; and
(b)
certificate from the engineer who prepared the drawings stating that the design
and specifications have been prepared in accordance with these conditions,
relevant Council Codes and Planning Scheme Policies and the relevant Australian
Standard Codes of Practice;
(c)
a letter from the Electricity Service Provider stating that electricity can be readily
supplied to the development;
11.2
No work must be commenced prior to issue of a development permit for operational
Works;
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND STREET LIGHTING
12.1
The developer must prior to approval of the Formal Plan of Survey submit a letter from
Ergon Energy (or other suitable entity) stating that satisfactory arrangements have been
made with it for the provision of an underground electricity supply to the subdivision and
must provide at the developer’s cost:(a)
a reticulated underground electricity supply to each part of the subdivision in
accordance with the requirements of the Electricity Service Provider;
12.2
The developer must install ducting to the satisfaction of the Electricity and
Telecommunications Service Providers prior to the approval of the Plan of Survey, and
12.2
Provide street lighting in accordance with A.S. 1158.3.11 – Road Lighting (Lighting
Category P3). The consent of Council’s Chief Executive Officer will need to be gained
before the final designs are adopted;
WATER SUPPLY WORKS INTERNAL
13.1
The developer must provide a reticulated water supply, including service connection
points, to each lot, from an approved point of connection to each lot in the subdivision.
The water supply must be constructed in accordance with the standard design plans of
Council;
13.2
The approved point of connection for the supply of water from Council’s water supply
system will be from the existing reticulation water main in Beach Road;
13.3
A network analysis of the proposed subdivision must be submitted to and approved by
Council to ensure that the reticulation network satisfies both the maximum design hour
flow conditions and the emergency fire flow conditions. It must be submitted with the
application for operational works;
WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE HEADWORKS
14.1
The developer must contribute in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy
for Infrastructure Provision - Developer Contribution for Provision of Water Supply and
Sewerage Services;
14.2
The contribution must be paid at the rate current at the time of payment. The current
amount of estimated total headworks contribution is $24, 142.55 for water based on 17
additional lots;
AMENITY – SCREEN FENCING
15.
Erect a screen fence along the rear and side boundaries of all proposed lots sharing a
common boundary with Lot 26 on SP195144. (i.e. lot 27 - side, lots 30-39 – rear, & lot 40 –
side) Unless an alternative design is agreed to with the owner of the adjoining land and
subsequently approved by the Chief Executive Officer, the screen fence is to be 1.8
metres in height, of solid construction and be constructed from either timber or colour
bound steel (Gap free);
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION LAND
16.
“A contribution must be paid for contributing towards open space and parkland. The
current amount payable is $4500.00. (i.e. 18 lots @ $250.00/lot).
ADVICE (Note: These are not conditions)
•
An application for Operational Works must be submitted to Council in accordance with
these conditions.
•
This approval will lapse if the Plan of Survey has not been lodged in accordance with the
requirements of Council within a period of two (2) years from the day this permit takes
effect.
Background:
The land is zoned ‘Village’ with the proposal triggering a ‘code assessable’ development
application for reconfiguring of land. The application has been assessed against the Village Zone
Code under the provisions of the Burdekin Shire Council’s IPA Planning Scheme.
The Application:
The proposal seeks to reconfigure a single lot with an area of 6.867ha to create eighteen (18) new
lots ranging in area from 2,376m2 to 6,270m2 ..
Site Description:
The subject site is vacant fallow land which is relatively flat boarded by Parker Road to the Eastern
boundary. The land also abuts the existing block works (Austral Bricks) for part of the Western
boundary. There is a North Burdekin Water Board Easement over a channel that adjoins the site to
the South West.
Effluent Disposal:
A site assessment report from Nicoll Beattie Pty. Ltd. confirms that each proposed lot would be
suitable for the use of primary treated effluent through pressurised, dose loaded systems, the report
also states that it is highly unlikely there would be any downstream risk to environment or public
health providing statutory setbacks are observed.
Surrounding Land Uses:
The dominating identified surrounding land uses are varied. The existing block works (Austral Bricks)
will have a common boundary with eleven (11) of the proposed lots. The block works are an
existing lawful use and Council has imposed strict environmental controls upon this premise to
minimise undesirable emissions and potential environmental degradation practices. Screen
fencing has been suggested as part of the recommendation to contribute towards alleviating the
issue of incompatible land uses. In addition, the large lots proposed will allow for physical
separation distances to be achieved. An existing buffer exists along the majority of the proposed
lot frontages in the form of a wide road reserve to allow separation distances to be achieved
between prime agricultural land and the proposed ‘Village’ amenity that will be created once
housing is developed on the site.
Recommendation;
Council’s Development Assessment Team members have assessed the application and have
included reasonable and relevant conditions as part of the recommended approval. These
conditions have been included to ensure that all proposed lots will maintain and enhance the local
character of the area. Given that the proposal complies with the provisions contained in Council’s
IPA Planning Scheme and in particular the acceptable solutions of both the ‘Village’ zone code
and the ‘Reconfiguration of a Lot’ zone code, it is recommended that Council approve the
application subject to the abovementioned conditions.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
(Signature)
Report prepared by:
Service Location Plan
Shire of Burdekin
143 Parker Road AYR QLD 4807
Telephone (07) 4783 9800
Facsimile (07) 4783 9999
E-mail: [email protected]
Lot Plan: 3RP739034
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Created on Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Programme Category:
Classification:
N/A
Date:
4th February, 2008
819977
File No:
Sub 08-03
Subject Heading:
Lodging a Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots
Name of Applicant:
D & A Mottin
Location:
402 Rita Island Road, Ayr (Lots 131 & 132 on SP185661 Parish of Antill,
County of Gladstone)
Author and
Officer’s Title:
S Great
Executive Summary:
An application has been received from Brazier Motti on behalf of their client D & A Mottin seeking
approval for reconfiguring lots at 402 Rita Island Road, Ayr (Lots 131 & 132 on SP185661 Parish of
Antill, County of Gladstone). A Development Application (Code Assessable) has been triggered in
accordance with the Burdekin Shire IPA Planning Scheme.
That Council approve the Development Application for Reconfiguring Lots at 402 Rita Island Road,
Ayr (Lots 131 & 132 on SP185661 Parish of Antill, County of Gladstone), subject to the following
conditions:
1.
The developer must at its own cost undertake all necessary alterations to public utility mains
and services as are rendered necessary by the carrying out of any required external works
or other works associated with the approved development;
2.
The Council will not release the formal Plan of Reconfiguration until all rates and charges in
arrears in respect of the land, the subject of the application, are paid in full;
3.
Pay the sum of $47.80 calculated on the basis of a charge of $23.90 per lot to be levied on
the Council by the Department of Natural Resources and Water for each new valuation;
4. The construction of any crossovers to give access to the land is to be the owner’s
responsibility and to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer;
5. The proposed boundary changes are to be generally in accordance with proposal plan
(55111/5A) as submitted;
Advice only;
Please note that in terms of SECTION 3.5.22 (1) of the Integrated Planning Act 1997, the
currency period can only be extended if the request is received before the approval lapses.
Background:
The land is zoned ‘Rural’ with the proposal triggering a ‘code assessable’ development
application. The application has been assessed against the Rural Zone Code under the provisions
of the Burdekin Shire Council’s IPA Planning Scheme.
It is the applicant’s intent to realign the boundaries between the two (2) allotments providing an
increased area to lot 131 to give the existing house block some extra area and slightly reducing the
balance area of farm land, being lot 132.
The nature of the proposed new lots remains within the character of the locality; a report from
Nicoll Beattie Pty. Ltd. confirms that there is adequate area for on site sewage effluent without
causing any risk to environment or public providing statutory setbacks are observed.
Council’s Development Assessment Team members have assessed the application and have
included reasonable and relevant conditions as part of the recommended approval. These
conditions have been included to ensure any possible negative impacts on amenity are minimised.
Given that the proposal complies with the provisions contained in Council’s IPA Planning Scheme in
that no additional lots are being created, and the fact that Council has supported similar type
applications, it is recommended that Council approve the application subject to the
abovementioned conditions.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
(Signature)
Report prepared by:
Shire of Burdekin
Telephone (07) 4783 9800
Facsimile (07) 4783 9999
E-mail: [email protected]
Council Chambers,
145 Young Street,
Ayr, Qld, 4807
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Created on Monday, 4 February 2008
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accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability) and no
liability accepted (including without limitation, liability in
negligence) for any loss, damage or costs (including
consequential damage) relating to any use of the data.
Data must not be used for direct marketing or be used in
breach of the privacy laws. External contributors to data
listed
at
www.nrme.qld.gov.au/products.
OR
www.burdekin.qld.gov.au.

19th February, 2008 - Burdekin Shire Council

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