General Manager advised that carcass pits have very stringent requirements that may not be able to be met due to the surrounding wetlands and potential leeching of matter into the wetlands. Currently a carcass pit is not likely to be feasible.

Cr Hamer Why is no advertising done before the trapping of cats in Zeehan?

General Manager stated there is a cat management area declared under the act, which undertook public consultation to decide what area is declared. Advertising has not previously taken place as to not bring awareness and risk of theft to the traps, however trapping has currently ceased due to continued trap theft. Advertising and interviews have since been done regarding the trapping and Council aims to resume trapping within the next two weeks. Council requests that the community do not interfere with the traps.

Cr Iwanicki Any update on completion for works on Penghana Road, works appear to be finished but lots of loose gravel and looks incomplete.

General Manager advised it is an ongoing discussion with State Growth. Staff have met onsite to discuss the scope of works that need to be done. Excess gravel is left over from the bitumen which is normal, however State Growth has been asked to do a sweep of the area.

Deputy Mayor Butterfield Any updated with the EV Charging issues in Tullah?

Council is working with service provider to upgrade the meter for the station so it can become operational.

Cr McKay Is there any update on the Fossey toilets upgrade?

Mayor stated he will write to State Growth for an update, as have not heard from them since last communication some time ago.

Motions on notice

Cr Hamer

That Council:

Consider seeking a qualified public grants officer for a period of 12 months. Rational there is funding available that the West Coast is missing out on due to lack of skills to apply for funding.

Moved: Cr Hamer

Seconded: Cr Newman

OUTCOME: Defeated

(For Cr Hamer)

(Against Mayor Pitt, Deputy Mayor Butterfield, Cr Graham, Cr Newman, Cr Iwanicki, Cr Jordan, Cr Stringer, Cr McKay)

Cr Hamer

That Council:

To investigate the privatisation of the mountain bike tracks in Queenstown, as it is financially not viable and a burden on ratepayers.

Moved: Cr Hamer

Seconded: Cr Iwanicki

Outcome:Defeated

(For Cr Hamer)

(Against Mayor Pitt, Deputy Mayor Butterfield, Cr Graham, Cr Newman, Cr Iwanicki, Cr Jordan, Cr Stringer, Cr McKay)

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

Correspondence In

Letter – Grade 4/5/6 Strahan Primary – Strahan Improvements

Letter from students regarding improvements around Strahan to benefit community and tourism

Email – Toni Chapman – GM’s visit to Trial Harbour

Email thanking General Manger for visiting Trial Harbour community

Letter – Nic Street MP – Response to letter from Mayor Shane Pitt

Letter thanking Mayor Shane Pitt for his congratulations

Letter – Hon Catherine King MP & Hon Kristy McBain MP – Advising of funding allocation

Letter advising of West Coasts’ allocation of funding from “Roads to Recovery (RTR)” Program for road construction and maintenance

Letter – NRE – Response to Strahan Rabbits letter

Letter advising of limited availability of Calicivirus

Letter – Department of Health – new Tasmanian Drug Strategy 2024-2029

Letter outlining new Tasmanian Drug Strategy 2024-2029

Letter – Tasmanian Planning Commission – Draft Tasmanian Planning Policy Letter

Commission advising of outcome to approve the report on the draft Tasmanian Planning Policies

Letter – Tasmanian Planning Commission – Draft Tasmanian Planning Policy

Copy of the Draft Tasmanian Planning Policies Report

Letter – Department of Premier and Cabinet State Planning Office

Letter advising of minor amendment to State Planning Provisions

Correspondence Out

Maureen McDonald

Bike riding on footpaths

NRE

Requesting information on NRE’s action against Rabbits in Strahan

West Coast Heritage Centre

Letter advising of endorsement of West Coast Heritage Tourism Strategy

Reports

REPORT – GROWTH AND CHANGE – ACQUITTALS

Recommendation

That Council:

Note this report and the attached acquittals from St. Joseph’s Catholic School Rosebery and Rosebery Athletics Club Inc.

Moved: Cr Newman

Seconded: Cr Iwanicki

OUTCOME: Noted

REPORT – VOLUNTEERING TASMANIA COMMUNITY STRATEGY

Recommendation

That Council:

Note the National Volunteer Week ‘Something for Everyone’ celebration and the release of the West Coast Volunteering Strategy.

OUTCOME: Noted

REPORT – TASWATER HYDRATION STATIONS

Recommendation

That Council:

Approve the installation of TasWater Hydration Stations in all locations noted by TasWater to be appropriate in the West Coast Municipality, and agree to the ongoing costs and maintenance as permanent installations after the two year trial period or;
Approve the installation of TasWater Hydration Stations, but use the proposed two year hand over period as a pilot programme to obtain the relevant information in regard to maintenance costs, and decide if Council wish to take the Station on as a permanent asset at that time or;
Decline the installation of the TasWater Hydration Stations due to the ongoing cost commitment Council would be required to make to ensure the Stations are compliant for water quality purposes, and the asset is appropriately maintained in line with the TasWater maintenance schedule (to be supplied)

Moved: Cr Stringer

Seconded: Cr Graham

OUTCOME: Motion Rescinded

Moved: Cr Newman (Option C)

Seconded: Cr Hamer (Option C)

OUTCOME: Carried (Option C)

203/24 REPORT – ANZAC PARK DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE REMOVAL

Recommendation

That Council:

Consider the information provided and leave the ANZAC Park directional sign in its current position.

Moved: Cr McKay

Seconded: Cr Newman

OUTCOME: Carried (Against Hamer)

204/24 REPORT – MACQUARIE HEADS CAMPGROUND

Recommendation

That Council:

Decide the future of existing temporary (multi-year) permits by either:
1. Continuing temporary (multi-year) permits for a period of 3 years, or
2. Ceasing all temporary (multi-year) permits on 30 June 2024 and instructing permit holders to exit sites, or
3. Phasing out temporary (multi-year) permits, by converting all temporary (multi-year) permit holders to 12 monthly permits, with conditions consistent across all sites.AND
Adopt the proposed annual permit fee for the 2024-2025 period (Appendix 1), for:
1. The temporary (multi-year) permit holders.
2. The permit fee for the 2024-2025 period, for 12-month permit holders.
3. The fee for the 2024-2025 period, for monthly, weekly and nightly site hire.

Moved: Cr Stringer

Seconded: Cr Newman

Outcome: Amendment to the motion

Amended Recommendation

That Council:

Decide the future of existing temporary (multi-year) permits by either:
- Continuing temporary (multi-year) permits for a period of 3 years, or
- Ceasing all temporary (multi-year) permits on 30 June 2024 and instructing permit holders to exit sites, or
- Phasing out temporary (multi-year) permits, by converting all temporary (multi-year) permit holders to 12 monthly permits, with conditions consistent across all sites.AND
Adopt the proposed annual permit fee for the 2024-2025 period (Appendix 1), for:
- The temporary (multi-year) permit holders.
- The permit fee for the 2024-2025 period, for 12-month permit holders.
- The fee for the 2024-2025 period, for monthly, weekly and nightly site hire with the removal of off-peak fees.

Moved: Cr Stringer (1A, 2A,B & C)

Seconded: Cr Newman (1A, 2A,B & C)

Outcome: Carried

REPORT – DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2024-2025

Recommendation

That Council adopt the West Coast Council Annual Plan 2024/2025 as presented, with the adopted carry over budget figures, financials, fees & charges and rates resolution, to be added to the document on adoption by Council and before distribution.

Moved:Cr Iwanicki

Seconded:Cr Graham

Outcome: Carried

(Against Hamer)

2024/14 – PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE TO DISTILLERY AND TOURIST OPERATION

Recommendation

That the report by the Planning Officer dated 5 June 2024 concerning development application DA 2024/14 be received and that Council approve the proposed change of use at 15 Esplanade, Strahan subject to the following conditions: plans Consent is for the proposed change of use at 15 Esplanade, Strahan substantially in accordance with Strahan Distillery Development Application (undated) and all associated attachments.SignageConsent is for the placement of statutory and regulatory signage to satisfy any legal and work health and safety requirements.No other marketing signage is approved as part of this permit.

Commercial vehicle movements

Commercial vehicle movements and the unloading and loading of commercial vehicles must be within the hours of:

7.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Saturday; and

8.00am to 9.00pm Sunday and public holidays.

Hours of operation

Any emission generating activity related to noise, patronage, tourism and/or vehicle movements must be within the hours of:

7.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Saturday; and

8.00am to 9.00pm Sunday and public holidays.

Protection against coastal inundation

The proposed use must:

Implement measures to protect property, such as elevating critical equipment, and infrastructure above potential inundation levels (above 2.3m AHD) and securing loose objects that could be displaced by in case of a future inundation event.

Implement measures to minimize environmental damage, such as using eco-friendly materials for construction and storage, implementing spill prevention and response measures, and complying with environmental regulations.

Ensure that casks are stored in a secure manner and are properly sealed to prevent water damage.

Ensure that the storage facility and surrounding areas are equipped with adequate safety measures, such as emergency evacuation routes, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers.

Moved: Cr Graham

Seconded: Cr Newman

Outcome: Carried

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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