MAYOR’S SUMMARY NOVEMBER 2023
The Annual General Meeting and Ordinary Meeting of Council was held on Tuesday 12 December 2023 in Queenstown.
The meeting was made available to view via LIVE Stream. The meeting was open to public attendance. There were no people in the gallery.
Councillors were all present at the meeting with the exception of Cr McKay, who was on approved leave.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Recommendation |
That Council: Receive and note the West Coast Council Annual Report 2022-2023 and the public submission/s as presented. |
Moved: Cr Graham Seconded: Cr Iwanicki |
Outcome: Carried |
ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
COUNCILLOR RAISED ISSUES AND INFORMATION
Questions without Notice
Cr Newman Relating to Granville Harbour Road which was an issue I raised nearly two months ago. I understand there was an email response from State Growth around the issue which extends from Zeehan out to the quarry. However, the road on the left-hand side coming into Zeehan has greatly deteriorated again. Are there any other avenues Council can explore on this subject?
Response: The General Manager indicated Council could write to the Minister to express Councils concern about the safety of the road. |
Questions on Notice
There were no Questions on Notice.
Motions without Notice
Moved: Cr Iwanicki |
That the Council direct the General Manager to contact the Department of State Growth regarding the upgrade slated to be made to the Fossey River rest area to ensure that the needs of West Coast residents and travellers are incorporated as an integral part of any redesign and that during the construction period, temporary toilet facilities are provided for use at this location for the convenience and comfort of the travelling public at all times. |
Seconded: Cr Newman |
Outcome: Carried |
Motion on Notice
Moved: Cr Hamer |
That the playground at Strahan be brought up to a safety standard, while waiting for the new playground to be built at Strahan, Rational…as this is council owned, I find we are liable if safety issues are ignored and not resolved, Bull ants are a major issue, and everything needs a clean and fencing needs to be addressed asap. |
Seconded: Cr Iwanicki |
Outcome: Motion defeated |
Moved: Cr Hamer |
That the General Manager provide all information regarding insurance and our legal standing as directors/councillors and do we need a individual insurance as a group/business. |
Seconded: Newman |
Outcome: Motion withdrawn by Cr Hamer and Cr Newman |
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 |
There were no items of correspondence marked for a response. However, it was noted that Council will continue to advocate for remediation of the Mt Lyell Mine site and Queen River. |
REPORT - PROPOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS DATES 2024
Recommendation |
That Council:
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Moved: Cr Hamer Seconded: Cr Iwanicki |
Outcome: Carried |
Council agreed: Council Workshops 2024 would commence at 1pm Council Meetings 2024 would commence at the time of 5pm. |
REPORT - PROGRESS REPORT - STRONG LIVEABLE WEST COAST
Recommendation |
That Council: Note the Progress Report and Environmental Scan from Dr Waddingham, and also note the recommendations within the Report. |
Outcome: Carried |
REPORT - GROWTH & CHANGE FUNDING ACQUITTALS
Recommendation |
That Council: Note this report and the attached acquittals from the West Coast Ladies Retreat, The Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre – Colour Run and The Unconformity, as per the Financial and In-Kind Policy. |
Moved: Cr Newman Seconded: Cr Hamer |
Outcome: Carried |
CLOSED SESSION
The Council approved the following during Closed Session.
CLOSED REPORT - WEST COAST SPIRIT AWARDS
Council decided upon the recipient(s) of the Australia Day West Coast Spirit Awards 2023. The award will be presented at The Mt Lyell Strahan Picnic at West Strahan Beach on Australia Day 2024 with the recipient/s being publicly announced on the day.
CLOSED REPORT - ZEEHAN & STRAHAN MULTI SPORTS CENTRES
Council selected the successful tender for the Zeehan & Strahan Multi Sport Centre redevelopment projects and approved the additional funding required to complete the projects.
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