Our most recent Council Meeting was held on 24 November 2020 in Queenstown with the meeting streamed LIVE to the public and with Councillors attending the meeting in person. Councillor Hall, Cr Pitt and Councillor Stringer were apologies for the meeting.
I can advise that this meeting was open to the public, we had one person in attendance in the public gallery.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There were 3 questions asked by Mr Fitzpatrick of Queenstown:
1. There was a dog park petition submitted in last year. How is that progressing?
The General Manager took the question on notice.
2. Is it possible to cover the Queenstown Pool?
Mayor Vickers advised it is not within Councils financial ability. The General Manager referred Mr Fitzpatrick to the Aquatic Strategy on the WCC website.
3. Is my (Mr Fitzpatrick) abatement issue finalised?
The General Manager advised the abatement notice was completed.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was a variety of correspondence presented to council at the meeting.
Correspondence In | Subject |
Hydro Tasmania | CEO appointment |
Response on behalf of Senator Jonathon Duniam | Tourism Recovery |
Cathie Mawer | Facility Fees |
The Tailings | Thank you |
Heritage Council Tasmania | Shop 131A Main Street Zeehan |
Department of State Growth | Gorse on the West Coast Highways |
Premier Peter Gutwein | Economic Recovery |
G Halton | Craft rooms Parking |
Correspondence Out | Subject |
Evangelista Albertini – CEO Hydro Tasmania | Congratulations |
Associate Professor Ruth Stewart – Department of Health | Health Care on the West Coast |
PressWest | Letter of Support |
West Coast Mountain Bike Club Tasmania | Letter of Support |
Don Callen – Chair PESRAC | Economic Recovery Ideas |
Age Care Providers | Aged Care Accommodation on the West Coast |
Wynston Smith | Macquarie Heads Phone Reception |
Louise Mackrell | Strahan Primary School – Facility Fees |
REPORTS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL 24 November 2020
Item # | Open Session – Decision Item | Motion Outcome |
312/20
| West Coast Parking Plan for Queenstown. Moved Cr Newman/ Seconded Cr Shea The community feedback was noted by Council and Council approved the endorsement and implementation of the Plan. | Carried Unanimously |
313/20 | Christmas Events – Financial & In - Kind Applications Council RESOLVED to note Financial & In - Kind funding approved by the General Manager and Mayor for community Christmas events. Funding to the value of $1500.00 and In-Kind support to the value of $1753.75. | Council RESOLVED to Note. |
314/20 | Schools Athletic Carnivals- Financial & In-Kind Application Moved Cr Graham/ Seconded Cr Newman Noted by Council, in-kind support of $1,524.60 ($508.20 per school as listed in the report) approved by the General Manager, with Council declining a request for further in-kind support of $2,700.00 as requested in the application. | Carried Unanimously |
315/20 | Rosebery Festival – Financial & In-Kind Application Moved Cr Styles/ Seconded Cr Newman Noted by Council, in-kind support of $1,696.60 approved by the General Manager, with Council approving Event Funding of $2000.00 for the event. (Note the funding will only be provided if the event proceeds, as there is unconfirmed information of the festival being cancelled) | Carried Unanimously |
316/20 | Mt Lyell Strahan Picnic 2021 Financial & In-Kind Application Moved Cr Shea/ Seconded Cr Graham Noted by Council, in-kind support of $4,118.15 approved by the General Manager, with Council approving Event Funding of $2000.00 for the event. | Carried Unanimously |
317/20 | Rosebery Athletics carnival 2020 Financial & In-Kind Application Moved Cr Newman/ Seconded Cr Gerrity Noted by Council, in-kind support of $3,730.00 approved by the General Manager, with Council approving Event Funding of $1200.00 for the event. | Carried Unanimously |
I would encourage the community to read the Agenda and Minutes to familiarise yourself with Councils activities and outcomes and to view more comprehensive details of the meetings.
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
Council meetings are once again open for public attendance, however due to COVID-19 requirements, members of the public are required to register each month (via the below details), to attend to meetings.
I would like to thank those who viewed the meeting online and remind people that questions for public question time can be submitted for the next meeting via the General Manager, prior to midday the day of the meeting, by emailing ea@westcoast.tas.gov.au or post to PO Box 63 Queenstown 7467.
Yours sincerely
Phil Vickers
MAYOR