Cr Iwanicki 

The recycle bins have been removed from the SES in Queenstown. Why have they been moved?

Manager of Infrastructure & Operations advised that people are using them for general waste and because of that, there have been issues with regard to smells. He said that the bins were a 6-month trial, and they have been there for about 11 months. He said all transfer stations have recycle bins for the public to use.

Cr Iwanicki said it is important to notify the public that they have been removed.

Noting Decision 

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

Outcome: Carried

CORRESPONDENCE THAT REQUIRED A RESPONSE

Community member - Complaint and possible legal action 

Council decided no response was required.

Michelle Etherington on behalf of Anita Dow - Rosebery Bus Shelter 

Council should source grant funding when it next comes up. Noting that Council would then need to take on maintenance of shelters. No response required.

Mineral Resources Tasmania - Chief Government Geologist - Notification of Exploration Licence Application EL4-2024 at Macquarie Harbour

It was noted that the timing of the letter was not the best given the attention on the Maugean Skate. Council to write back advising as such.

Leading & Teaching on the West Coast

Mayor Pitt said that Ms Coates will be introduced to Councillors and the General Manager once settled. Mayor Pitt said it is encouraging to see the Government has listened to the West Coast.

Recommendation

That Council:

Delegate all authority and powers, Pursuant to Section 22 of the Local Government Act 1993, to the General Manager, Ciara Spencer, as set out in Appendix 1, noting that the date of Delegation issue will be back dated to Monday 26 February 2024.

Moved: Cr Graham

Seconded: Cr McKay

Outcome: Carried

Recommendation

That Council:

Note the requested feedback provided by the community for the Annual Plan 2024-2025.

Outcome: Noted

Recommendation

That Council:

Note the current financial position of Council.

Note the advice in relation to the General Rate, rates for major industry, rates caps and Fees and Charges and provide guidance.

Agree to lobby for removal of the exemption to rates for Hydro Tasmania.

Agree to include the mechanism for a strategic return to Council in the rates policy but not to pursue implementation for the 24/25 financial year.

Note that advice may change.

Moved: Cr McKay

Seconded: Cr Jordan

Outcome: Carried  

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Approve   policy WCC.001 Electronic Recording of Council Meetings v5

Or

B. Refer to a Council Workshop.

Moved: Cr Graham (A)

Seconded: Cr McKay (A)

Outcome: Carried 

Recommendation

That Council:

A. Approve policy WCC.002 Council Workshops

Or

B. Refer to a Council Workshop.

Moved: Cr Iwanicki (A) 

Seconded: Cr McKay (A) 

Outcome: Carried

Recommendation

That Council:

A, Approve policy WCC.003 Use of the Common Seal

or

B. Refer to a Council Workshop.

Moved: Cr Iwanicki (A) 

Seconded: Cr McKay (A)

Outcome: Carried 

Recommendation

That Council:

A. Approve the policy as presented

or

B. Workshop the policy.

Moved: Mayor Pitt (B)

Seconded: Cr Graham (B)

Outcome: Carried  

Recommendation

That Council:

A. Adopt WCC.020 Risk Management Policy inclusive of the appetite statement and register.

or

B. Review at the March Council Workshop for re-consideration at the April Council Meeting.

Moved: Cr Graham (B)

Seconded: Mayor Pitt (B)

Outcome: Carried

Recommendation

That Council:

A. Adopt WCC.021 Service Levels Policy

or

B. Refer to a Council Workshop.

Moved: Cr Iwanicki (A)

Seconded: Cr McKay (A)

Outcome: Carried 

Recommendation

That Council:

Endorse the recommendations in the Assessment and this report and direct the Growth and Change team to seek funding to progress the King River Wave and Luge projects.

Moved McKay 

Seconded: Cr Jordan 

Outcome: Amendment to Motion 

Amended Motion 

That Council:

Endorse the recommendations in the Assessment and this report and direct the Growth and Change team to seek funding to progress the King River Wave and Luge projects and investigate investment from private industry.

Moved McKay 

Seconded: Cr Jordan 

Outcome: Carried 

Recommendation

That Council:

Note the July-December 2023 West Coast Social Media Report.

Outcome: Noted 

Recommendation

That Council:

Note the July-December 2023 West Coast MTB Trails Social Media Report.

Outcome: Noted 

Recommendation

That Council:

Endorse Find Help Tas Service Directory Proposal and ask the Growth and Change team to seek external funding.

Moved: Cr Graham 

Seconded: Deputy Mayor Butterfield 

Outcome: Carried

Recommendation

That Council:

Note this report and the attached acquittals from West Coast Heritage Ltd., for the West Coast Heritage & Minerals Fair and the My Lyell – Strahan Picnic Committee Inc., for the 126^th Annual Mount Lyell Strahan Picnic.

Outcome: Noted 

Recommendation

That Council:

Approve $2,000.00 cash Event Sponsorship for the applicant: Van Diemen’s Band.

Moved: Cr Hamer  

Seconded: Deputy Mayor Butterfield 

Outcome: Hold the decision in abeyance pending further information.

Recommendation

That Council:

Note the Queenstown Community Men’s Shed no longer holds the lease and approve PressWEST as the new lease holders.

Moved: Cr Stringer 

Seconded: Cr Jordan 

Outcome: Carried

Recommendation

That Council:

Approve the Growth and Change team to seek funding and progress Annual Plan Priority Action Item 38.

Moved: Cr McKay

Seconded: Cr Graham 

Outcome: Carried

Recommendation

That Council:

Note this West Coast Marine Research Centre (WCRC) Feasibility Study report and to agree to lobby for funding.

Moved: Cr Graham 

Seconded: Deputy Mayor Butterfield 

Outcome: Carried

Recommendation 

That Council:

Note the Stormwater Project report due for completion within the current capital works program.

Outcome: Noted 

Recommendation

That Council:

Note that construction for the Strahan development will commence in February 2024 and in Zeehan in March 2024.

Outcome: Noted 

Recommendation 

That Council:

Note the Road Repair Program details due for completion within the current capital works program.

Outcome: Noted 

Recommendation 

That Council:

Note the report of the intersection renewal projects due for completion within the current capital works program.

Outcome: Noted 

Recommendation

That Council:

Approve these designs and approve for the redevelopment of the ovals when successful in gaining external funding for these projects.

Moved: Cr Iwanicki 

Seconded: Cr Jordan 

Outcome: Amendment to Motion 

Amended Motion 

That Council:

Approve these designs and approve for the redevelopment of the ovals and surrounding of grounds when successful in gaining external funding for these projects.

Moved: Cr Iwanicki 

Seconded: Cr Jordan

Outcome: Carried 

Recommendation

That Council:

A. Note the An Analysis of Kerbside Collection Options (A submission for West Coast Council)

and

B. Invite the Cradle Coast Waste Group representatives to a future Council workshop to discuss the document and proposed recommendations.

Moved: Cr Stringer

Seconded: Deputy Mayor Butterfield 

Outcome: Carried