MAYOR’S SUMMARY MAY 2023
The Ordinary Meetings of Council was held on Tuesday 23 May 2023 in Queenstown.
The meeting was made available to view via LIVE Stream. The meeting was open to public attendance. There were three members of the public in attendance.
Councilor Newman was absent and had submitted an apology.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were no questions raised in Public Question Time.
CORRESPONDENCE
Council reviewed the below incoming and outgoing correspondence for the month, with the following actions determined.
| Correspondence In | Subject | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
R | Stephen Scott | Macquarie Heads Campground | Respond to Mr Scott explaining reason for the set fees and what services they support at the Macquarie Heads Campground, including that Council, as per the advice from the Economic Regulator, also has an obligation and must be mindful that it is not directly competing with private business. Fee structures are developed and set with consideration to this advice. |
N | Josh Dean | Zeehan Parkrun Course | |
N | Tasmanian Conservation Trust | Future of Local Government Review | |
N | Minister Nic Street | Future of Local Government Review | |
N | Minister Michael Ferguson | Zeehan Main Street | |
N | Senator Anne Urquhart | Road Funding | |
N | Minister Catherine King | Local Roads & Communities Infrastructure Program | |
N | Johan Mulder | ANZAC Day Preparations | |
N | Minister Michael Ferguson | Government Planning Reforms & Protection of Mineral Resources | |
N | Minster Jo Palmer | Better Fishing Grant Funding | |
N | Minister Madeline Ogilvie | West Coast Wilderness Railway and Heritage Assets | |
N | Senator Anne Urquhart | Letter of Support Queenstown Park Run |
| Correspondence Out | Subject | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
N | Department of Health | Our Healthcare Future Submission | |
N | Premier Jeremy Rockliff | West Coast Disadvantage | |
N | Minister Mark Butler | West Coast Aged care | |
N | Premier Jeremy Rockliff | West Coast Aged Care | |
N | Minister Roger Jaensch | West Coast Schools Urgent Support Required | |
N | Ruth Forrest MLC | Congratulations on re-election |
REPORT – REFLECT RECONCILLIATION ACTION PLAN
Recommendation |
That Council: Note the progress of the Reflect RAP and endorse to commitments outlined. |
Moved: Deputy Mayor Butterfield Seconded: Cr Jordan |
Outcome: Carried |
REPORT - POLICY REVIEW - POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation |
That Council: A. Approve and adopt policy WCC.015 Policy Development Review or B. Refer to Council Workshop for further review. |
Moved: Cr Graham (option A) Seconded: Cr Jordan (option A) |
Outcome: Carried |
REPORT - POLICY REVIEW - FINANCIAL & IN-KIND POLICY
Recommendation |
That Council: A. Adopt the WCC.017 Financial In-Kind Assistance Policy with current changes. or B. Take to Council workshop for additional changes. |
Moved: Cr Iwanicki (option A) Seconded: Cr Graham (option A) |
Outcome: Carried |
REPORT – POLICY DEVELOPMENT - PRIVACY POLICY
Recommendation |
That Council: Adopt the newly created Privacy Policy that will mitigate the risk of unauthorised access, use and disclosure of personal information. |
Moved: Cr Hamer Seconded: Cr Butterfield |
Outcome: Carried |
COUNCIL DETERMINED THE BELOW IN RESPECT TO COUNCIL OWNED PROPERTIES:
Queenstown Senior Citizens Building
Council determined via an Expression of Interest process, the successful community group, to lease the Queenstown Senior Citizen Building.
Zeehan Clubrooms & Rugby Oval
Council approved an unsolicited proposal for a lease of the Zeehan Football Clubrooms and Zeehan Rugy Oval to a community-based group.
West Strahan Beach (Picnic Area)
Council approved a lease with the Mt Lyell Strahan Picnic Committee, for the West Strahan Beach Picnic Area.
35 Cutten Street Queenstown
Council approved the lease for 35 Cutten Street Queenstown to the current tenant.
Part of Queenstown Airport
Council approved a (partial) lease with Earth’s Black Box Ltd, for a small area located at the Queenstown Airport.
Union Steamship Building Strahan
Council approved the General Manager to progress negotiations following an Expression of Interest, for the Union Steamship Building, Strahan.
9-11 Philip Street Queenstown
Council approved a lease with the SES, for use of the storage yard located at 9-11 Philip Street Queenstown.
OTHER
Agendas and Minutes for the Council Meetings can be accessed on the West Coast Council website 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@westcoast.tas.gov.au or post to PO Box 63 Queenstown 7467.
Shane Pitt
MAYOR