Mr Dillon advised that they are forming a Macquarie Heads site committee and waiting to get a constitution and formalised. The committee are more than happy to meet with the General Manager to speak about Macquarie Heads matters.

Maureen McDonald – Queenstown

Ms McDonald asked if it was correct that Council were looking to introduce non- smoking areas on the West Coast?

Mayor Pitt advised that yes it was correct, and that Council would be engaging in community consultation.

Maureen McDonald – Queenstown

People are riding push bikes on footpaths. What is the law for this?

Mayor Pitt advised that he thought this was prohibited and took the question on notice for further clarification.

COUNCILLOR RAISED ISSUES AND INFORMATION

Question without Notice

Cr Hamer:

I would like to enquire about the sign relocation at Anzac Park in Strahan and where we are at with re design and relocation of this?

Manager of Infrastructure & Operations advised he had discussed with State Growth and that the sign was owned by State Growth, and they would not move but they advised that the sign could be moved by Council. It was noted that one of the directional arrows would be affected if moved.

Cr Hamer:

The shipping containers on Regatta Point Warf, have we had a response, for the removal of the containers? A good spot would surely be at Lowanna car park area as again this is unsightly and perhaps, we should ask the items be placed in Queenstown end at train station.

General Manager advised that the containers do belong to the Railway and that she would have a discussion with the Railway Manager.

Cr Hamer:

The budget, we should really find out who and how many people actually use the swimming pools in Queenstown and Zeehan and the costing to ratepayers per year.

Mayor Pitt advised that there is a report each month in the Council Agenda providing attendance numbers and the financial figures relating to the pools.

Deputy Mayor Butterfield:

Would the Council be able to write to the new owners of the Service Station in Queenstown and ask them what their plans are for the site and are there any upgrades to the current infrastructure and traffic management in peak times.

Mayor Pitt advised that Council could write to the owners and ask for an update on what they are proposing for the site.

Cr McKay:

As new custodians and managers of the port at Strahan is there an update of how this asset is being managed in relation to the following, but not limited to, are there faults to be managed, maturity assessments of assets, and the lifecycle of the assets.

General Manager advised that the Operations Team have been working with the remaining TasPorts Officer and she has requested a briefing based on both the operations and corporate side of the asset.

Manager of Infrastructure & Operations advised that Corporate Services is completing the moorings and leases, and he advised that the port is compliant at present and there were no red flags.

Managers of Customer & Corporate Services advise that she was working on the valuation and adding it to the asset register.

Cr Hamer:

Cr Hamer received an email from a Strahan resident in relation to baby change tables in public toilets and concern that the facilities are not available for babies.

General Manager advised that she has received the email and understands that tables were removed due to vandalism. The General Manager advised that she has requested that new facilities include the change tables with a view that at least one public toilet in each town has the amenity available.

Cr McKay:

Asked for an update on the remediation on the Esplanade at Strahan and the concave on the turning circle.

Manager of Infrastructure & Operations confirmed it was the old carpark at the Tavern in question. He advised that staff had consulted with the railway, and it was being priced up to repair. He said the railway are fully aware and it was stressed that it needed to be done before winter.

McKay noted that that would mean they only had a month to complete.

Mayor Pitt:

Mayor Pitt advised that Council had approved a street sweeper, he asked if this purchase was going ahead?

Manager of Infrastructure & Operations advised he had discussed with the previous General Manager and provided costings. He advised that he was happy to provide further information.

Deputy Mayor Butterfield:

The Telstra pit corner of bows and Cutten street has a constant flow of water could it be checked.

Manager of Infrastructure & Operations said it was common in Queenstown to have water flowing from pits along conduit.

Mayor Pitt said he would contact Michael Patterson from Telstra to ask staff to look at it.

Motions on Notice

Recommendation

For councillors to consider permit parking stickers for out-of-town councillors and for the long parking days when we are required to attend. My rational is that there is never any parking close to our venue after hours or during the day/for your consideration.

Moved: Cr Hamer

Seconded: Cr Newman

Outcome: Motion Withdrawn

Cr Hamer withdrew the motion as it was advised that there was permit parking available to Councillors in Hunter Street via obtaining a permit from Council Reception staff on Council meeting days.

CORRESPONDENCE

Council reviewed the below incoming and outgoing correspondence for the month, with the following actions were determined.

NOTING DECISION

That Council RESOLVES that the Correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, as presented, be noted.

Outcome: Carried

REPORTS

REPORT – WEST COAST COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW

Recommendation

That Council:

Note the requirement to undertake and create the next 10-year strategic community plan

and

Note the process outlined above, in preparation and commencement of the upcoming 10-year strategic community plan and review project.

Moved: Cr Stringer

Seconded: Cr McKay

Outcome: Carried

REPORT – CULTURAL COMMONS COMMITTEE

Recommendation

That Council:

Note the report and progression of the Cultural Commons to its initial meeting.

Moved: Cr Graham

Seconded: Cr Jordan

Outcome: Carried

REPORT – POLICY REVIEW – FINANCIAL & IN-KIND POLICY

Recommendation

That Council:

Instruct Growth and Change team to make the proposed changes to Financial and In-Kind Assistance Policy;

Growth and Change team to attend Council workshop with Councillors to work through proposed changes to Financial and In-Kind Assistance Policy.

Moved: Cr Graham (b)

Seconded: Cr Newman (b)

Outcome: Carried

REPORT – INNOVATION SPONSORSHIP – REUNION MEDIA

Recommendation

That Council:

Approve $2,000.00 cash Innovation Sponsorship for the applicant; Reunion Media.

Moved: Cr Graham

Seconded: Cr Butterfield

Outcome: Carried

REPORT – GROWTH & CHANGE – ACQUITTALS

Recommendation

That Council:

Note this report and the attached acquittals from the Queenstown Anglers Club Inc., Mountain Heights School and Zeehan Parkrun.

Moved:

Seconded:

Outcome: Noted

OTHER

Agendas and Minutes for the Council Meetings can be accessed on the West Coast Council website www.www.westcoast.tas.gov.au and hard copies are available for viewing at West Coast Council Agencies as listed below:

West Coast Council Queenstown
Post Office Strahan
Post Office Zeehan
Rosebery District High School Rosebery
Tullah Post Office

Questions for public question time can be submitted via the General Manager, 7 days prior to the day of the meeting, by emailing ea@www.westcoast.tas.gov.au or post to PO Box 63 Queenstown 7467.

Shane Pitt

MAYOR

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