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FNQROC Board Meeting No. 137 Monday, 12 August 2019 Page 1 of 5
AGENDA
FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 137
12 August 2019 at 10:00 AM
Civic Reception Room, Cairns Regional Council, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns
1 Chairs Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
2 Apologies noted (Including Qld Premier for Aug, Oct & Dec 2019)
3 Board Presentations
3.1 10:10am: Ms Belinda Down, Principal Stakeholder
Relationship Officer, Dept of Premier & Cabinet re new
regional role
(15 Mins + 05 Mins Q&A)
20 Mins
3.2 10:30am: Mr Michael Whereat, Digital Economy Group re
Update on FNQROC Mobile Network Testing Project
(15 Mins + 15 Mins Q&A)
30 Mins
3.3 11:00am: Ms Crystal Baker, LGAQ and Mr Greg Hoffman
(Grassroots Consultants) re Update of Shared Services
Toolkit Project in conjunction with CRC
(15 Mins + 05 Mins Q&A)
20 Mins
4 Confirmation of Previous Minutes
4.1 Minutes of Meeting held on 17 June 2019 Pages 1-16
5 Business Arising from Previous Minutes: 17 June 2019
Minute
Number
Action Responsible
Person(s)
Status
2619 Follow up TMR regarding safety signage on the road to Yarrabah Council
D Irvine In progress
2643b FNQROC to circulate all presentations with the minutes
L Richardson Complete
2645 FNQROC: 1. Write to the Minister and Shadow
Minister for LG outlining the
concerns with section 171(1) of the
IR Act and request this be reviewed;
2. Write to the Minister and Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations outlining the concerns with section 171(1) of the IR Act and request this be reviewed;
3. Write to the LGAQ outlining the
concerns with section 171(1) of the IR Act and request this be reviewed;
D Irvine Complete
Complete
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Minute
Number
Action Responsible
Person(s)
Status
2645
(Cont.)
FNQROC: 4. Lodge an annual conference motion
outlining the concerns with section 171(1) of the Industrial Relations Act and request LGAQ to pursue this issue with the relevant Ministers.
D Irvine Complete
2646 FNQROC develop and implement a specific advocacy plan aimed at securing the additional W4Q funding round outlined in this paper, including:
Report to/engagement with the LGAQ Policy Executive and LGAQ CEO seeking their support to advocate for the initiative at a ‘whole of Queensland’ level on behalf of the 65 eligible councils;
Direct advocacy to the Premier and relevant Minister (Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP) and Shadow Minister (Ms Ann Leahy) for the initiative;
Direct advocacy and engagement with the four sitting ALP members of parliament within the FNQROC region seeking their support/advocacy for the initiative;
Direct advocacy and engagement with the three sitting KAP members of parliament within the FNQROC region seeking their support/advocacy for the initiative (there are only three sitting members of the KAP in Queensland in total).
D Irvine
Complete
Complete
2647 FNQROC extend a formal invitation to the Queensland Premier and Shadow Cabinet to convene a regional cabinet meeting in Cairns/FNQ in the coming months and that support for this initiative also be sought from the four local Labor members of State parliament.
FNQROC
D Irvine
Complete
2649 T Sydes to present AMWS Technical Committee recommendations for consideration and seek endorsement at the next FNQROC Board Meeting.
FNQROC
T Sydes
Complete
See Item
7.1
2650 Invite DEG Consultant to present on the
Mobile Network Testing Project update at
the next FNQROC Board Meeting (12
August)
FNQROC
D Irvine
Complete
See Item
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2659 Cook Shire Council to draft up a policy to
be circulated by Flying Minute to the
FNQROC Board for endorsement and
inclusion in the LGAQ Annual Conference
(noting 5th August deadline).
COOK SHIRE
P Scott / L
Cardew
Complete
2660a FNQROC to write to the relevant Minister, DG and local MPs expressing disappointment and request immediate stop on any future planned demolishment.
D Irvine Complete
2660b J Andrejic to provide FNQROC with Belcarra clause re conflicts for circulation to the board.
J Andrejic Completed
- Referred
to training
2660c D Irvine to investigate opportunities relating to Regional Deals and circulate to the board
D Irvine Complete
2660d Councils to write to State and/or Federal
members to highlight lack of in region
engagement as required.
ALL
COUNCILS
Ongoing as
required
6 Advocacy
6.1 Advocacy update from member Councils
6.2 Advocacy update from FNQROC
6.2.1 Kuranda Range Road Advocacy Action Plan Email sent
26/07/19
6.2.2 In region engagement (Qld Senators l Local MPs) Email sent
26/07/19
6.2.3 Advance Cairns TNQ Convoy to Brisbane (Feb 2020) Verbal
6.2.4 FNQROC Federal Delegation (26-28 Nov 2019) Verbal
6.2.5 Federal Parliamentary Passes Verbal
7 Strategic Operational Plan
7.1 AMWS Technical Committee Recommendations Verbal
7.2 Regional Road Investment Strategy (RRIS) Update Verbal
7.3 Bitumen Reseal Committee R&R (For Endorsement) Pages 17-20
8 Discussion Topics
8.1 Nil to report
9 Incoming/Outgoing Correspondence (23 Mar – 31 May 2019)
9.1 Incoming
Letter from the Premiers office in response to hosting a
Cabinet meeting in FNQ/Cairns (DM#6133259)
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Email from the Leader of the Opposition accepting
invitation to host Shadow Cabinet meeting in Cairns in 2020
(DM#6133282)
Letter from Advance Cairns inviting Chair and Executive
Officer to 8+8 Launch (DM#6142658/6142655)
9.2 Outgoing
Letters to the Premier and relevant Ministers re IR Act, W4Q
and hosting Cabinet meeting in FNQ/Cairns as detailed in
Minute 2645, 2646 and 2647 above
Letter to Senator the Hon Ian Macdonald providing thanks
from FNQROC Board for service to the region (DM6106162)
Letters to LNP/Labor Senators providing thanks for meeting
with FNQROC to discuss regional priorities (Various)
Letter to Halpin Partners re FY 2018/19 Audit Engagement
(DM#6139450)
10 FNQROC Policy Review
10.1 Nil to report
11 FNQROC Reports and MOUs
11.1 Nil to report
12 Financial Statements
12.1 Profit & Loss Statement: Financial YTD 30 June 2019 Pages 22-24
12.2 Balance Sheet: Financial YTD 30 June 2019 Page 25
12.3 Profit & Loss Statement: Current to 31 July 2019 Pages 26-27
12.4 Balance Sheet: Current to 31 July 2019 Page 28
13 Meetings attended by FNQROC Executive Officer Page 29
14 Minutes of FNQROC Advisory Committees (24 May – 26 July ‘19)
14.1 FNQROC RRTG Technical Committee (24/05/19) See FNQROC
Website
14.2 FNQROC Animal Management Technical Committee
Meeting (31/05/19)
See FNQROC
Website
14.3 FNQROC Regional Waste Management Group Meeting
(05/06/19)
See FNQROC
Website
14.4 FNQROC Natural Asset Management Advisory Group
Meeting (04/07/19)
See FNQROC
Website
14.5 FNQ RRTG Technical Committee (25/07/19) Unavailable at
time of circulation
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15 Confidential Meeting Minutes (24 May – 26 July ’19)
15.1 FNQROC Regional Sewer Relining (28/06/19) Available
upon request
15.2 FNQROC Bitumen Reseal 2019/20 (04/07/19) Available
upon request
15.2 FNQROC Regional Collection & Disposal of Ferrous (24/07) Available
upon request
16 FNQROC Western Council Meeting Minutes & Resolutions
16.1 Nil to report – Next meeting 2nd October 2019
17 LGAQ Policy Executive Update (Standing Item) To be circulated
separately
18 General Business
18.1 Date change for FNQROC December Board meeting 2nd
or 17th (currently 9th December)
Verbal
19 Next Meeting Date
Monday 14 October 2019 in Cairns at 10:00am
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MINUTES OF THE 136TH BOARD MEETING
MONDAY 17 June @ 09:00am at PCYC Event Centre, 3 May Street, Cooktown
REPR ES EN TAT IV E S: Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor, Chair Mareeba Shire Council
Cr Jack Bawden, Mayor Carpentaria Shire Council
Cr John Kremastos, Mayor Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Cr Peter Scott, Mayor Cook Shire Council
Cr Trevor Pickering, Mayor Croydon Shire Council
Cr Julia Leu, Mayor Douglas Shire Council
Cr Warren Devlin, Mayor Etheridge Shire Council
Cr Ramon Jayo, Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Cr Desmond Tayley, Mayor Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
CEO’ S : Mr John Andrejic, CEO Cairns Regional Council
Ms Linda Cardew, CEO Cook Shire Council
Mr Bill Kerwin, CEO Croydon Shire Council
Mr Peter Franks, CEO Mareeba Shire Council
Mr Justin Commons, CEO Tablelands Regional Council
Ms Eileen Deemal-Hall Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
OB SERV ERS : Cr Bing Chew Croydon Shire Council
Cr Ted Loudon Etheridge Shire Council
Cr Mary Brown, Deputy Mayor Hinchinbrook Shire Council
INV I TED GU E ST S Mr Lawrence Booth Cook Shire Council
Ms Merryn Hughes Cook Shire Council
Major General (Rtd) Stuart Smith QRA
Ms Kirsty Beavington QRA
Mr Luke Hannan LGAQ
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Ms Sarah Webster QTC
Mr Anthony Ottaway QTC
Mr Bill Buchanan Qld Reconciliation Council
Mr Tim Wong WTMA
Mr Scott Buchanan WTMA
FNQR OC STA F F: Ms Darlene Irvine Executive Officer
Ms Amanda Hancock Procurement Coordinator
Ms Linda Richardson Office & Project Coordinator
Mr Travis Sydes Natural Assets & Sustainability Coordinator
APO LO G IE S: Hon Jackie Trad MP Deputy Premier I Treasurer
Ms Ann Leahy Shadow Minister for Local Government
Cr Bob Manning Cairns Regional Council
Cr Terry James, Deputy Mayor Cairns Regional Council
Mr Mark Crawley, CEO Carpentaria Shire Council
Mr James Gott, CEO Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Ms Jo Stephenson DLGRMA
Mr Mark Stoermer, CEO Douglas Shire Council
Mr Lachlan Rankine FNQROC
Mr Alan Rayment, CEO Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Cr June Pearson, Mayor Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council
Mr Steve Linnane, CEO Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council
Cr Joe Paronella, Mayor Tablelands Regional Council
Cr Ross Andrews, Mayor Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
2641 Chair’s Welcome & Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
The meeting commenced at 09:00am.
Cr Tom Gilmore, Chair opened the meeting and acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land on which
we meet today, paying respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
The Chair invited Cr Peter Scott to provide a welcome to board members and guests as the host of the
meeting.
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2642 Apologies and welcome to guests
Apologies as noted and roundtable introductions conducted.
Hon Jackie Trad MP, Deputy Premier & Treasurer tendered apologies to the FNQROC Board meeting in
Cooktown due to parliamentary commitments.
2643 BOARD PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Mr Scott Buchanan and Mr Tim Wong (WTMA)
Mr Scott Buchanan and Mr Tim Wong, WTMA provided an update on the DRAFT Wet TropicsManagement Plan
Key presentation points included:
Overview of consultation phases to date and noted that approval through the Ministerial Forumand the Queensland Government (July-December 2019)
Overview of key changes to the Management Plan and new structure, linking to the Wet TropicsStrategic Plan 2020-2030 and the Wet Tropics Management Plan 1998
Public consultation and submissions with FNQROC (including FNQROC, DSD, CCRC, TRC, CSC, CRC,YASC) and engagement via interdepartmental committee meetings
Interdepartmental meeting (end of June) to finalise amendments to the Plan based on consultationand submissions received, Board endorsement August 2019, Both Ministers to sign (State andCommonwealth), the Qld Cabinet sign off.
The Chair asked for comments from the floor:
Will further endorsement be sought from individual councils or is the final engagement withFNQROC the last step? WTMA advised that the will engage with individual councils on specificsubmissions if further information or clarification required.
Cr Kremastos queried the progression of a CCRC specific submission relating to a reservoir. MrBuchanan advised that is had been reviewed at a recent meeting and will be proceeding.
Noted that Management Plan can be incorporated into the master planning process for manycouncils and WTMA expressed their willingness to be involved where required.
Queried what the effect of removing the Bump Road and H road from the map? WTMA noted thatbecause a lot of roads, including Bump Road are in an extremely degraded state and likelihood isthat they will not come back onto the mapping, but will be recognised as an existing piece ofinfrastructure. Roads are management by local government or forestry, not WTMA.
3.2 Major General (Rtd) Stuart Smith and Ms Kirsty Beavington
Major General (Rtd) Stuart Smith and Ms Kirsty Beavington provided an update on the DRAFT StateRecovery Plan for the Monsoon Trough Disaster.
Update re Part 1 – What recovery activities have occurred so far?
Human and Social Recovery – sustained the Community Recovery Referral Centres in Townsville andCloncurry. Role primarily assisting with financial applications, working at community events,reaching out to the community impacted (assisted 116,000 residents). This role will hand over tothe Community Development Officer.
Economic Recovery – focus has been on small business and primary producers specifically in thedeeply impacted areas. $66m in finance assistance grants to primary producers + $6.6m financeassistance to small business $6.6m applied in small loans/grants. Liaise with Kirsty Beavington inrelation to further assistance available to small businesses.
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Roads and Infrastructure – restoration and continued repairs of Mt Isa line and good repairs on theFlinders Hwy and deployment as assessment teams to many council areas to understand thereconstruction and repair bill from councils and to turnaround the application process. Latestadvice from TMR is that further repair works are planned for Flinders Hwy, Landsborough and someelements of the PDR coming into July and forward. Aware there needs to be a trickle effect ofrepairs into the future so that the continued flow into the economy can be progressed as part ofthe TMR infrastructure development.
Update re Part 2 - Where the recovery plan is in its submission?
The Plan was submitted three (3) weeks ago in DRAFT for final consultation and this week will go toCabinet. If successful, the plan will be made public by the Premier.
(Still to be approved) $242m to be provided in a number of funding streams, in additional to existingdisaster funding.
One funding line is for the appointment of Community Development Officers x 2 years to fosterhuman recovery. It has been noted that two (2) Councils did not apply for the funding of theseappointments and it has been recommended that these 2 spare spots be reallocated into the region.
$10m will be provided for resilience, repair and rebuild to small business and primary industry andfurther funding to complement existing funding in the area of Weed & Pest Management.
Psychological support needs to be locally led. Local government to determine where and how theywould like to allocate this support within their communities (i.e. events, facilities or programs).
Community Information & Education funding stream – theme of resilience. Spreading info how toprepare for disasters and having a community approach to distributing that information.
Emphasis that this funding of $242m is for Category C & D but does not restrict councils fromparticipating in other funding lines, such as Qld Disaster Resilience Fund, Tourism funding + W4Qfunding – multiple funding opportunities to assist with solutions.
Long term view to recovery and building resilience through Community Development Officers,Mayors and CEOs. Important to keep narrative alive that this recovery will take time and theStrategic Plan must compliment what is already been rolled out across Queensland (not contradict).
The Chair asked for comments from the floor:
A number of FNQROC Council members extended their thanks to both Stuart and Kirsty for theirongoing support during these events.
Need to look at linking subsequent disasters (ie Cyclones, floods, etc) that jointly impact theregion/infrastructure. Sharing one person across the Cape in the role of Community DevelopmentOfficer is a big area, so if extra resources available to support the region Cook Shire Council wouldwelcome it. Carpentaria also supported resources for the region noting the difficulty in sourcinglocally.
Continuing stories for communities to learn and understand disaster related experiences important.Douglas Shire have engaged a local author to record stories for future generations and humaninterest.
Noted that whilst on this occasion the FNQROC Western Council members (ie Croydon) had notbeen as affected as other Western shires (i.e. focus needs to be on Cloncurry, Mt Isa and Townsville),in the past these councils have felt left out. Etheridge agreed that in the past they have slippedunder the radar, particularly 2 years ago when they experience substantial flooding and thereappears to be no evidence/data of this event. Mr Smith confirmed that future support has beennoted to be equitable.
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How best can we leverage the funding to ensure the work of the Community Development Officer is enduring beyond the 2 years and there needs to be the development of brief and specification of what we need to achieve so these officers can respond quickly. Consider regular networking opportunities for officers across the region. Current approach to take – once all officers identified, would be to bring in for an induction day suggesting what duties and responsibilities be to councils and utilise an existing officer as a mentor, sharing experiences to nurture a long term and centralised approach on pathways.
Noted $100m allocation within the $242m to ‘betterment’ of road infrastructure available for Council identified projects. Funding has been approved, guidelines and protocols are awaiting approval. Working with Commonwealth to develop sustainable funding for “betterment” use utilising case studies that demonstrate cost savings.
Recovery Plan progressing towards a template (utilising the Bush Fire recovery plan to a Monsoon Trough plan). It was noted that this template could be used to influence State/Federal government to ensure the effective allocation of funding for roads & infrastructure project in the future for disaster resilience and mitigation.
3.3 Mr Bill Buchanan, Co-Chair of Qld Reconciliation
Mr Bill Buchanan provided an overview of his role as Co-chair with Qld Reconciliation
Key presentation points included:
National network of reconciliation organisations, including COAG focussed on Closing the Gap addressing such issues as stolen generations, stolen wages and a number of issues around welfare
Reconciliation is a national priority and fast becoming a priority in our communities, with suicides still at high levels. This is about all the citizens of this county.
Local governments need to be committed to the priority and he invited all councils to the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) incorporating native title and economic development opportunities for their communities.
Concerned about the length of time it is taking for reconciliation to occur (10-20 years’ usual timeframe, whereas Australia is already approaching 26 years)
Setting up local reconciliation groups in FNQROC regions (TRC and CRC engaged). Next step is to hold community meetings and appoint an interim community group to establish local reconciliation group – assist with the development of RAPs for councils. Important to have social cohesion within communities
2016 – COAG received report from Qld Reconciliation setting out a new framework which has been adopted and focussed on 5 key Dimensions of Reconciliation including:-
1. Race Relations 2. Equality and equity 3. Institutional integrity 4. Unity 5. Historical Acceptance
3.2 Mr Lawrence Booth and Ms Merryn Hughes, Cook Shire Council
Mr Lawrence Booth and Ms Merryn Hughes provided an overview of the Cooktown Expo 2020.
Key presentation points included:
Introduction to Merryn Hughes who has been engaged as the Project Director
Cooktown Expo 2020 is a long term bi-annual event focussed on creating new job and business opportunities, fostering regional collaboration and innovation.
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The 2020 expo will be delivered over 3 weeks (July 11-12 – Reconciliation Rocks Music Festival, July17-19 – Discovery Festival, July 24-26 – Endeavour Festival noting the Endeavour will be inCooktown x 2 weeks from 25th July)
Promotion across the nation, collaborate with Cairns and Port Douglas to expand visitation, andleverage regional events (ie Laura Festival, Port Douglas Carnival and CIAF) to maximiseattendance/awareness
Key objectives:- Build relationships and capacity in the region- Showcase economic development initiatives and business innovation (strong indigenous
focus)- Celebration and promote unique heritage, arts & culture- Create an opportunity for shared innovation- Build a sustainable future- Inspire, challenge and educate
ACTION: FNQROC to circulate all presentations with the minutes
Mr Scott Buchanan, WTMA extended thanks to the FNQROC Board for advocacy support to continue the Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program of which funding has now been secured (Federal and State).
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
2644 Confirmation of Minutes
MOVED: Cr Bawden
SECOND: Cr Leu
That the minutes of the 135th FNQROC Board Meeting held on 08 April 2019 be confirmed.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES
2624a Minute – FNQROC Councils to extend an invitation to the Integrity Commissioner to discuss indigenous Conflict of Interest issues specific to their council
Ongoing – to be removed from actions
2624b Minute – CCRC to liaise direct with the Integrity Commissioner re advice relating to the Corporations Act
Ongoing – to be removed from actions
2624c Minute – Cr Devlin to detail scenarios re MPI challenges and send to the Integrity Commissioner for advice
Ongoing – to be removed from actions
2624d Minute – FNQROC to circulate tabled Fact Sheets and Councillor Guides
Complete
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2624E Minute – FNQROC to circulate all board presentations with minutes
Complete
2618 Minute – CRC to send copy of Letter of Support re closure of BOM Cairns office to FNQROC
Complete
2619 Minute – D Irvine to follow up TMR regarding safety signage on the road to Yarrabah Council
In Progress
2628 Minute – T Sydes to update on Navua Sedge Select Committee outcomes at June Board meeting
See Item 7.1
2629 Minute – FNQROC to circulate RRIS DRAFT Tourism Road Network report with minutes for comments
Complete
2632 Minute – FNQROC to facilitate a meeting with TTNQ (Pip Close) and Outback Qld Tourism Association (OQTA) (Peter Homan) and the four (4) affected councils to discuss the boundary realignment proposal
Pending for development.
2637A Minute – L Hannan to send public responses/emails to the Premier re “Hands-off our Council” campaign
L Hannan advised although detailed feedback is not available, overall campaign highlights include:
Received over 2600 emails to the Premier
Received over 24k unique website hits
Had over 11.7 million impressions on Facebook and Instagram
Over 200k video views on Facebook and Instagram
Had over 1.9 million impressions on Twitter
426 retweets and 217 replies on Twitter.
2637B Minute – D Irvine to draft a letter to the Premier regarding proposed Local Government Reforms and seek interest from TCICA and NWROC to be included
Complete. D Irvine thanked all council members for their support and noted that the Premiers response
had been emailed out to board last week (Item 9.1)
2651 Minute – FNQROC to circulate accommodation bookings for June FNQROC Board Meeting (Cooktown)
Complete
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ADVOCACY
2645 IR Issues Briefing Note
J Andrejic spoke to briefing note in relation to IR issues noting that for Cairns and many other FNQROC
Council members, section 171(1) is impacting successful EBA negotiations. This section of the Act means
that one union can stop an agreement going to the employees for a vote. This one union may have no
current members. Cairns Regional Council proposes that FNQROC lobby on behalf of member Councils for
this to be reviewed.
A number of council members supported the recommendation and agreed it was a key element for change.
Cook Shire Council noted that they had received 100% success rate across the board during their EBA
negotiations, but also noted this was rare. Douglas Shire about to commence negotiations and aware of
the landscape.
It was noted that the advocacy letters to Ministers/Shadow Ministers should include the Case Studies as
outlined in the Briefing Note.
L Hannan noted that he had spoken with Tony Goode, LGAQ Workforce who was aware and shared concerns
as raised by CRC. Concerned that this government was not going to change position and LGAQ were in
discussions with opposition. Advocacy by all groups welcomed.
MOVED: Mr Andrejic
SECOND: Cr Jayo
“That FNQROC:
1. Write to the Minister and Shadow Minister for Local Government outlining the concerns with section
171(1) of the Industrial Relations Act and request this be reviewed;
2. Write to the Minister and Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations outlining the concerns with
section 171(1) of the Industrial Relations Act and request this be reviewed;
3. Write to the LGAQ outlining the concerns with section 171(1) of the Industrial Relations Act and
request this be reviewed; and
4. Lodge an annual conference motion outlining the concerns with section 171(1) of the Industrial
Relations Act and request LGAQ to pursue this issue with the relevant Ministers.”
CARRIED
2646 Works for Qld (W4Q) Briefing Note
J Andrejic spoke to the briefing note in relation to Works for Queensland (W4Q), noting there is a window
of opportunity for State Government where they can demonstrate investment in job creation for the region
and local government will deliver the projects.
Noting the recent Federal election outcomes for ALP, this presents an advocacy opportunity leading into
the next Queensland election.
The Chair noted that direct advocacy should be undertaken with the opposition as good support had
previously been provided by Ms Deb Frecklington, Leader of the Opposition during FNQROC delegations.
MOVED: Mr Andrejic
SECOND: Cr Kremastos
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“It is recommended that FNQROC develop and implement a specific advocacy plan aimed at securing the
additional W4Q funding round outlined in this paper.
Advocacy activities should include:
Report to/engagement with the LGAQ Policy Executive and LGAQ CEO seeking their support to
advocate for the initiative at a ‘whole of Queensland’ level on behalf of the 65 eligible councils;
Direct advocacy to the Premier and relevant Minister (Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP) and Shadow
Minister (Ms Ann Leahy) for the initiative;
Direct advocacy and engagement with the four sitting ALP members of parliament within the
FNQROC region seeking their support/advocacy for the initiative;
Direct advocacy and engagement with the three sitting KAP members of parliament within the
FNQROC region seeking their support/advocacy for the initiative (there are only three sitting
members of the KAP in Queensland in total).
CARRIED
2647 Invitation to host Cabinet Meeting in region
Mr Andrejic spoke to this item noting it was an initiative of RDA Chair, Mr David Kempton. In light of recent
Federal Election swings on opportunity exists to host a regional Cabinet meeting, providing State
Government to be seen and listening to regional issues and an opportunity for extended engagement to
highlight FNQROC priorities and issues. Noted that this invitation should also be extended to the Shadow
Cabinet.
MOVED – Mr Andrejic
SECOND – Cr Jayo
“That FNQROC extend a formal invitation to the Queensland Premier and Shadow Cabinet to convene a
regional cabinet meeting in Cairns/FNQ in the coming months and that support for this initiative also be
sought from the four local Labor members of State parliament.
CARRIED
2648 FNQROC State Advocacy Report (14-15 May 2019)
As noted and available via the FNQROC Website
STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL PLAN
2648 Navua Sedge Select Committee Update (Board directed project)
T Sydes provided an update on the Navua Sedge Select Committee noting that the committee will be reconvening to compile recommendations into 2 streams and other elements to condense all findings, working with biosecurity and industry. Initial discussions have seen a lot of consistent messaging.
2649 Animal & Wildlife Stewardship (AMWS) Update
T Sydes provided an update on the Animal Management and Wildlife Stewardship program, noting: -
The AMWS Regional Local Laws Technical Working Group has been formed;
FNQROC pursue a ‘no surprises’ policy agreement with relevant state departments acting in theAMWS space
FNQROC working with Hope Value, Wujal Wujal and Yarrabah to initiate an Animal ManagementForum to address the specific requirements of ASC’s, their communities and the AMW program.
Convening a regional Customer Service AMWS Forum and Workshop (identified, currently on hold)
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The outcomes of the regional local laws and Customer Service technical working group/forum/ are used to inform the development of a regional project proposal for a coordinated communication/behaviour change strategy (identified, currently on hold)
Opportunities/Outcomes of first AMWS Technical Committee:
Opportunities for partnerships and regional collaboration – good buy-in and discussions;
Domestic Dogs space, noting success with CCRC Good Dog Owners Guide and CRC Aggressive Dog Campaign. Consider adoption/adaptation of CCRC “Good Dog Owners Guide” across broader FNQROC member councils (CCRC campaign brochures tabled)
Stock Management MOU with Qld Police (Stock Squad), Department of Ag & Fisheries (Animal Biosecurity) and Queensland Health. Wandering stock on unfenced roads is an ongoing issue.
Resource Sharing MOU – natural asset management to include animal management and wildlife stewardship (local laws) or development of Local Laws specific (MOU tabled)
Skills and capacity matrix (regional/local/individual) – identify and prioritise opportunities for training, skill sharing, mentoring and procurement of professional services
Build links with other FNQROC Technical Committees (ie procurement, planning and natural assets)
Recommendations (5) will be presented to the board for consideration and seek endorsement.
MOVED: Cr Kremastos SECOND: Mr Commons “The FNQROC Board endorsed the progression of the following activities by the AMWS Technical Committee:
Resource sharing and partnerships in delivery of community awareness and education and consider adoption/adaption of CCRC “Good Dog Owners Guide” in other LGs or region
Begin development of Stock Management MOU with Qld Police (Stock Squad), Department of Agriculture & Fisheries (Animal Biosecurity) and Queensland Health
Revision of the Resource Sharing MOU for Natural Asset Management to include AMWS (local laws) or development of Local Laws specific MOU
Build links with other technical committees (ie Procurement, Planning and Natural Assets)
Develop a regional skills and capacity matrix, identify and priorities opportunity for training, skill sharing, mentoring and procurement.”
CARRIED
ACTION: T Sydes to present AMWS Technical Committee recommendations for consideration and seek endorsement at the next FNQROC Board Meeting.
2650 Mobile Network Testing Project Update
D Irvine provided an update on the Mobile Network Testing Project noting the Digital Economy Group (DEG) had been engaged for the project and will be commencing on the 22nd June 2019 reaching from Cape York, south to Ingham and west to Carpentaria.
This work compliments the Regional Road Investment Strategy (RRIS), particularly in relation to the tourism network. The project will take a staged approach with recommendations coming back to the board for consideration and endorsement.
It was noted by councils that all information could be harnessed and taken to State Government for ongoing advocacy relating to connectivity and roads, particularly the importance of the PDR.
The consultant will be invited to provide a status update report at the next FNQROC Board meeting.
ACTION: Invite DEG Consultant to present on the Mobile Network Testing Project update at the next FNQROC Board Meeting
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2651 RRIS Update re DRAFT Tourism Road Network
D Irvine provided an update on the Tourism Road Network component of the Regional Road Investment
Strategy (RRIS) project noting that the DRAFT is now completed for council members to review and provide
comments. Methodology places a number and value of tourism vehicles to the region.
Member council Engineers will be meeting with Jacobs on the 25th July to discuss feedback relating to Stage
1 (tourism) and present Stage 2 (Heavy Vehicle Network). The third component will be focussed on
First/Last Mile.
2652 Procurement Advisory Committee TOR
Both the TOR and Process Guide are documents used as guidance tools for new council and/or committee
members. They have been presented and endorsed by the Procurement Committees and now seeking
adoption from the FNQROC board.
MOVED: Cr Kremastos
SECOND: Cr Warren Devlin
“The FNQROC Board endorse the Terms of Reference for the Regional Procurement Advisory.”
CARRIED
2653 Process Guide for Procurement Contracts
MOVED: Cr Leu
SECOND: Cr Tayley
“The FNQROC Board endorse the Process Guide for Procurement Contracts.”
CARRIED
DISCUSSION TOPICS
Nil
CORRESPONDENCE
Noted
FNQROC POLICY REVIEW
Nil
FNQROC REPORTS AND MOU
Nil
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2654 Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet Financial YTD
MOVED: Cr Ramon SECOND: Cr Pickering
That the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet Reports for the financial year to date be accepted. CARRIED
ATTENDANCE & MINUTES OF MEETINGS
2655 Meetings Attending by Executive Officer
Noted
2656 FNQROC Advisory Committee Minutes (20 Mar – 24 May)
Noted
2657 Confidential Meeting Minutes (20 Mar – 24 May)
Noted
2658 FNQROC Western Council Meeting Minutes & Resolutions (29/05/19)
D Irvine provided an overview of the new structure of the Western Council Meeting and noted that any
resolutions (as noted in Item 16) will be included into future FNQROC Board agendas.
Cr Devlin noted that a meeting regarding the future of GSD will be held on the 24th June.
2659 LGAQ POLICY EXECUTIVE UPDATE
L Hannan provided an overview of the circulated LGAQ Policy Executive Update and a brief overview of the State Budget handed down last week, noting no big cuts, steady as it goes is the order of the day.
Belcarra (Stage 2)
Minister Hinchliffe introduced the Bill into parliament on the 1st May and the Economics and Governance Committee report is due by 21 June for debate expected to take place during the August sitting week. LGAQ continue to work with opposition the best they can re Belcarra matters. Raised by MSC if there was any update that further consultation on deferred items would take place later in the year (Wait and see).
Mr Andrejic noted Legal provided training last week at CRC and suggested other councils identify mechanisms of training. Imperative councils have clear understanding, so no mistakes are made over the next 6 months leading up to the local government elections.
Other matters discussed:
State Budget: Highlighted funding packages for FNQ include Works for Queensland (W4Q) Programremains as is, $7m boost over 4 years for Building our Regions Program, TIDS continues and newfunding for drought reform over 4 years
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Federal Election: 2019 Scorecards reflective on commitments by the major parties to waste, indigenous housing, regional telecommunications and airports are proving effective each time released;
Waste Levy (Effective 1 July 2019): all CEOS from councils affected have been contacted. The State Government is seeking to partner with local councils/ROCs in relation to potential impacts of illegal dumping;
Qld Indigenous Waste Project: LGAQ is partnering with State Government and indigenous councils to develop a Qld Indigenous Waste Strategy; Project Steering Committee, including Doomadgee, Torres Strait and Hope Vale. Presented at Indigenous Leaders Forum in Cairns last week;
Waste Reduction and Recycling Update: Will affect individual councils differently. In contact with Minister Enoch’s office – coming back onto the agenda;
Reef Councils Major Integrated Projects (MIP): Stage 1 of the Reef Councils MIP Wastewater Stewardship initiative underway.
Comments from the floor:
In relation to the Waste Levy, Cook Shire Council raised the issue of removing rubbish from National Parks and indicated that State Government needs to take responsibility, this should not be a council or commercial operator issue. No subsidisation provided to councils by Qld Parks. Noted is a solution as simplistic to have a Qld Parks bin positioned inside the National Park and therefore their responsibility?
Cook Shire Council appreciated feedback from ROC council, asking if a policy should be drawn up and taken to the LGAQ Annual Conference and if so, requested assistance in framing up a specific motion. It was agreed that the introduction of the Waste Levy was the tipping point for this problem to be raised by councils.
ACTION: It was agreed that Cook Shire Council should draft up a policy to be circulated by Flying Minute to the FNQROC Board for endorsement and inclusion in the LGAQ Annual Conference (noting 5th August deadline).
2660 GENERAL BUSINESS
Housing in Croydon
Cr Pickering raised the matter that a home had been demolished in Croydon (under State orders) despite
advocacy around Vacant Housing at the recent FNQROC delegation. Requested support from FNQROC to
preserve the remaining 3-4 houses.
ACTION: FNQROC to write to the relevant Minister, DG and local MPs expressing disappointment and
request immediate stop on any future planned demolishment.
Council Committee Meetings
Cr Kremastos asked if other councils hold committee meetings, identifying the complexities in light of recent
Belcarra (Stage 2) changes. Many councils have abolished committees now, stating less complicated and
easier to manage. Mr Andrejic highlighted that council members need to be aware of some specific changes
in relation to conflicts.
ACTION: J Andrejic to provide FNQROC with Belcarra clause re conflicts for circulation to the board.
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Regional Deals
Cr Gilmore noted that in the minutes of the Western Council Meeting reference within General Business
relating to Regional Deals and asked Cr Bawden to expand on discussions. Cr Bawden advised that NWQROC
are exploring a Regional Deal linked to the Payroll Tax Threshold, including Salary Sacrifice to put funds
towards housing – greater buy-in to regional area. Still infancy stage via NWQROC. Cr Gilmore noted there
could be opportunity for FNQROC councils to partner up to explore regional deals (ie Croydon/Etheridge for
housing, etc).
ACTION: D Irvine to investigate opportunities relating to Regional Deals and circulate to the board
State and Federal visits to region
Cr Gilmore expressed his disappointment in the lack of regional engagement with Ministers whilst ‘in region’
(i.e. Deputy PM in Cairns recently on a ‘listening tour’ but not engaging with multiple agencies such as
FNQROC to get a regional perspective of issues). Despite mayoral delegations at both a Federal and State
level we need to sharpen our messaging to ensure they don’t forget who we are and engage when in region.
Important to build relationships with local members. The Chair encouraged councils to write to their State
and/or Federal member to highlight this issue.
ACTION: Councils to write to State and/or Federal members to highlight lack of in region engagement as
required.
2661 Next Meeting
The Chair advised the next meeting will be held on the 12th August 2019 in Mareeba.
Meeting Close: 12:23 pm
………………………………….
Cr Tom Gilmore
Chair
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ACTION ITEMS
Minute Number
Action Responsible Person(s)
Status
2619 Follow up TMR regarding safety signage on the road to Yarrabah Council
FNQROC D Irvine
In progress
2643b FNQROC to circulate all presentations with the minutes
FNQROC L Richardson
Complete
2645 FNQROC: 1. Write to the Minister and Shadow Minister
for Local Government outlining the concerns with section 171(1) of the Industrial Relations Act and request this be reviewed;
2. Write to the Minister and Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations outlining the concerns with section 171(1) of the Industrial Relations Act and request this be reviewed;
3. Write to the LGAQ outlining the concerns with section 171(1) of the Industrial Relations Act and request this be reviewed; and
4. Lodge an annual conference motion outlining the concerns with section 171(1) of the Industrial Relations Act and request LGAQ to pursue this issue with the relevant Ministers.
FNQROC D Irvine
In Progress
2646 FNQROC develop and implement a specific advocacy plan aimed at securing the additional W4Q funding round outlined in this paper, including:
Report to/engagement with the LGAQ Policy Executive and LGAQ CEO seeking their support to advocate for the initiative at a ‘whole of Queensland’ level on behalf of the 65 eligible councils;
Direct advocacy to the Premier and relevant Minister (Hon Stirling Hinchliffe MP) and Shadow Minister (Ms Ann Leahy) for the initiative;
Direct advocacy and engagement with the four sitting ALP members of parliament within the FNQROC region seeking their support/advocacy for the initiative;
Direct advocacy and engagement with the three sitting KAP members of parliament within the FNQROC region seeking their support/advocacy for the initiative (there are only three sitting members of the KAP in Queensland in total).
FNQROC D Irvine
In Progress
2647 FNQROC extend a formal invitation to the Queensland Premier and Shadow Cabinet to convene a regional cabinet meeting in Cairns/FNQ in the coming months and that support for this initiative also be sought from the four local Labor members of State parliament.
FNQROC D Irvine
In Progress
2649 T Sydes to present AMWS Technical Committee recommendations for consideration and seek endorsement at the next FNQROC Board Meeting.
FNQROC T Sydes
ADD to August Agenda
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Minute Number
Action Responsible Person(s) Status
2650 Invite DEG Consultant to present on the Mobile Network Testing Project update at the next FNQROC Board Meeting (12 August)
FNQROC D Irvine
Complete
2659 Cook Shire Council to draft up a policy to be circulated by Flying Minute to the FNQROC Board for endorsement and inclusion in the LGAQ Annual Conference (noting 5th August deadline).
COOK SHIRE P Scott / L Cardew
2660a FNQROC to write to the relevant Minister, DG and local MPs expressing disappointment and request immediate stop on any future planned demolishment.
FNQROC D Irvine
2660b J Andrejic to provide FNQROC with Belcarra clause re conflicts for circulation to the board.
CAIRNS REGIONAL J Andrejic
In Progress
2660c D Irvine to investigate opportunities relating to Regional Deals and circulate to the board
FNQROC D Irvine
Complete
2660d Councils to write to State and/or Federal members to highlight lack of in region engagement as required.
ALL COUNCILS Ongoing as required
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
REGIONAL BITUMEN RESEAL
PURPOSE
This document aims to set out the roles, responsibilities and agreements of participating Councils, the Program Coordinator and FNQROC in relation to delivery of the annual regional bitumen reseal program.
Whilst there are individual Councils' contracts, the collective benefit to all Councils is of paramount importance.
ROLE OF PARTICIPATING COUNCILS
Participating Councils will nominate a suitably authorised representative who is responsible for working with FNQROC and the Program Coordinator to assist with delivery of the overall program. Council representatives will be required to:
Prepare indicative work schedules for inclusion in Tender/Quotation documents within the agreedtimescale;
Provide recommendations for amendments/additions/deletions to the Tender/Quotation/Contractdocuments (including the Specification);
Participate in the procurement evaluation process and Contractor selection;
Participate in Procurement, Contracts Prestart, Contracts Progress and Contracts Post-Completionmeetings either face to face, via phone or video conferencing;
Complete tasks and actions identified within the minutes of any of the above listed meetings;
Be the point of contact for their individual Council;
Disseminate information within their individual Councils to the appropriate officers and electedmembers;
Liaise with the Contractor and the Program Coordinator in relation to delivery of the agreedprogram.
Participating Councils agree:
All variations to the agreed works program which affect other participating Councils must beauthorised by the Program Coordinator;
Only the Program Coordinator can authorise variations to the agreed works program which affectother participating Councils. Councils will not instruct the Contractor to make variations to theagreed works program;
In the event a Council wishes to vary the agreed works program, it will forward a request to vary theworks program to the Program Coordinator;
Any Contractor ‘float time’ will not be utilised for additional Council work unless authorised by theProgram Coordinator;
The Contractor requires a four (4) week lead time for seal design for individual work sections;
All necessary preparation works (pothole patching, grass removal, crack filling etc) are completed inreadiness for the Contractor's work to proceed in accordance with the agreed works program.
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ROLE OF FNQROC
FNQROC will:
Review and develop the Tender/Quotation/Contract documents (including the Specification) tocapture any required changes on an annual basis;
Initiate and undertake the procurement process;
Oversee the engagement of the Contractor on behalf of the participating Councils;
Assist the Program Coordinator with ongoing contract administration;
Collate and monitor QA documentation;
Provide progress updates to the FNQRRTG and FNQROC Board as required;
Conduct and report on the Cost Benefit Analysis for the program.
ROLE OF THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Program Coordinator is responsibility for overseeing delivery of the overall program.
Procurement Phase
Preparation of works schedules & pricing schedules for inclusion with the Tender/Quotationdocuments, based on information provided by participating Councils;
Final checking of Tender/Quotation documents.
Contracts Meetings
Contracts Prestart, Contracts Progress and Contracts Post-Completion meetings. Contracts Progressmeetings to be held generally every two (2) months until program completion;
Distribution of meeting notice, preparation and distribution of agenda;
Preparation of reports for meeting;
Attendance;
Preparation and distribution of minutes;
Follow up of meeting actions.
Works Program
Assessment and analysis of initial works program submitted by Contractor prior to Contracts start;
Liaison with Contractor and participating Councils to agree final baseline works program prior toContract start;
Assessment and processing of any variations to the works program during Contracts delivery.
Extensions of Time
Assessment and processing of any Extension of Time claims during Contracts delivery.
Performance Bonds
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Initial determination of Performance Bond deadline dates for individual Councils' works programscompletion and overall works program completion prior to Contracts start;
Assessment and calculation of adjustment to Performance Bond deadline dates during Contractsdelivery;
Liaison with and negotiation between Contractor and individual Councils should recourse toPerformance Bonds be activated;
Certify release of Performance Bonds.
Progress Payment Claims
Assessment of payment claims against spray sheets submitted during Contracts delivery;
Assessment of variation claims;
Process bitumen supply price rise & fall applications to the Contracts;
Preparation and distribution of payment certificates confirming payment approval during Contractsdelivery.
Practical Completion & End of Defects Liability Periods
Assessment and preparation of Practical Completion certificates;
Certify release of first 50% of Retention Moneys;
Assessment and preparation of end of Defects Liability Period certificates;
Certify release of final 50% of Retention Moneys;
Liaison with and negotiation between Contractor and individual Councils should recourse toRetention Moneys be activated.
General
Assessment, referral (if needed) and process of miscellaneous requests for information;
Dispute resolution (if needed);
Liaison and communication with the nominated representatives from each participating Council,FNQROC and the Contractor;
Calculate rise and fall between council works to allow those councils with a rise to ascertain if theywill seek reimbursement (pro-rata) from those councils benefiting from a fall.
Conduct overall cost summary at completion.
QUORUM
Should it be required, 50% plus 1 of actively participating Councils is required to achieve a quorum for any collective decision making.
BITUMEN SUPPLY PRICE RISE & FALL
The arrangement includes the DTMR rise and fall clauses and conditions for bitumen supply price. It is acknowledged that this may result in individual Councils paying higher or lower rates than others dependent upon the bitumen supply price at the time of the works. At completion of the overall program, individual Councils affected by the rise in price may seek reimbursement from individual Councils unaffected by the rise019
on a pro-rata basis. Individual Councils who obtain benefit from a fall in price may reimburse individual Councils that did not receive a fall in price on a pro-rata basis. The calculation of this pro-rata share of risk will be undertaken by the Program Coordinator.
REPORTING
An annual one page summary from the Committee will be provided for inclusion within the FNQROC Annual
Report.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Where a dispute cannot be resolved between Councils and the Program Coordinator, the issue will be elevated to the FNQROC Executive Officer. If the dispute cannot be resolved between Councils and the FNQROC Executive Officer, the issue will be elevated to the FNQROC Board for resolution.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILI TIES REVIEWS
Date Amended by: Reason Approval Date
21 March 2017 Amanda Hancock Strategic Operational Plan
27 March 2017 Darlene Irvine First Draft
10 April 2017 FNQROC Board Adoption 10 April 2017 16 April 2019 Darlene Irvine Review
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QueenslandGovernment
O f f i c e o f the
Premier of QueenslandMinister for Trade
For reply please quote: CAPS/SF—TF/19 /6658 — DOC/19/134115Your reference: #6113292
17 JUL 2019
Councillor Tom GilmoreChairFar North Queensland Regional Organisation o f [email protected]
Dear Councillor Gilmore
1 William Street BrisbanePO Box 15185 City EastQueensland 4002 AustraliaTelephone +61 7 3719 7000Email [email protected] www.thepremier.q1d.gov.au
Thank you for your letter o f 26 June 2019 and your formal invitation for theQueensland Cabinet to visit Far North Queensland. I have been requested to reply toyou on behalf o f the Premier and Minister for Trade.
The Government is committed to governing for all Queenslanders, including those inFar North Queensland who make a great contribution to our State. While theGoverning from the Regions forward program for the remainder o f 2019 is yet to befinalised, should a decision be made to hold a Governing from the Regions inFar North Queensland, staff from the Department o f the Premier and Cabinet willcontact you to discuss the necessary arrangements.
Again, thank you for your suggestion and interest in the Governing from the RegionsProgram.
Yours sincerely
DENISE SPINKSDEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
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Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241
Profit and LossFar North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241For the year ended 30 June 2019
2019
Trading IncomeFNQROC
FNQROC: Annual Contribution 459,747.00Total FNQROC 459,747.00
Regional Roads & TransportRRTG: Annual 2.75% contribution 159,111.99
RRTG: Funding/Subsidies 142,866.00Total Regional Roads & Transport 301,977.99
Regional Procurement GroupRegional Procurement: Annual Procurement Contribution 150,000.00
Regional Procurement: Regional Scrap Metal Project 20% savings 10,484.12Total Regional Procurement Group 160,484.12
Water: Short Term Projects: QWrap Funding 68,380.05
Total Trading Income 990,589.16
Gross Profit 990,589.16
Other IncomeInterest Income 4,098.37
Total Other Income 4,098.37
Operating ExpensesAudit & Accounting Fees 5,444.91
Bank Service Charges 646.25
FNQROCFNQROC: Subscription/membership 15,207.27
FNQROC: Chairs Honorarium 6,000.00
FNQROC: Mayoral delegations - accommodation, meals, travel expenses 72,517.54
FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Registration Fees 3,951.35
FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Travel, Accom & Meals 7,774.40
FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Miscellaneous 4,945.10
FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Western Councils Forum 446.52
FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 2,379.96
FNQROC Expenses: Miscellaneous: Staff Christmas Party 626.13
FNQROC: Mobile Phone Expenses 1,149.72
FNQROC: Salaries 205,147.09
FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses 9,558.09
FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses:Website 1,858.55
FNQROC: Training 466.42
FNQROC: Vehicle Expenses 18,914.88
FNQROC: Miscellaneous expenses 274.87
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Profit and Loss
2019
Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241
FNQROC: RMCN reimbursement expenses (software subscription) 12.99Total FNQROC 351,230.88
InfrastructureInfrastructure: Salaries 133,072.75
Infrastructure: Mobile Phone Expenses 643.68
Infrastructure: Subscriptions/membership 1,670.00Total Infrastructure 135,386.43
Regional Roads & TransportRRTG: External Meetings: Registration Fees 1,709.64
RRTG: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 9,912.28
RRTG: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 855.63
RRTG: Right to Information Application 905.10Total Regional Roads & Transport 13,382.65
Regional Urban WaterWater: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 249.10Total Regional Urban Water 249.10
Regional Waste & RecyclingWaste: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 240.82Total Regional Waste & Recycling 240.82
Regional Natural Asset ManagementNat Asset: Vehicle Expense 7,427.06
Nat Asset:External Meetings: Registration Fees 750.00
Nat Asset: External Meetings: Travel, Accom & Meals 4,856.85
Nat Asset: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 581.37
Nat Asset:Mobile Phone Expenses 643.68
Nat Asset: Salaries 120,311.05Total Regional Natural Asset Management 134,570.01
Regional Planning & Economic DevelopmentReg Planner/economic development: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 512.18
Reg Planner/economic development: Mobile Phone Expenses 643.68
Reg Planner/economic development: Salaries 44,837.38
Reg Planner/economic development: FNQ Planners Forum 68.18Total Regional Planning & Economic Development 46,061.42
Regional ProcurementRegional Procurement: Bitumen Reseal Project:Project Coordinator Fees 46,800.00
Regional Procurement: External Meeting Expenses: Travel, Accom & Meals 587.41
Regional Procurement: External Meetings Expenses: Registration Fees 890.91
Regional Procurement:Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 1,140.00
Regional Procurement: Mobile Phone Expenses 643.68
Regional Procurement: Salaries 119,329.98
Regional Procurement: Stationery & Office Expenses 270.00Total Regional Procurement 169,661.98
Asset ManagementAsset Management: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 250.45Total Asset Management 250.45
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Profit and Loss
2019
Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241
Asset: External Meetings:Travel, Accom & Meals 263.33
FNQROC: Uniforms 519.95
Nat Asset:Subscription/membership fees 1,500.00
Payroll Expenses: On Costs - Annual Leave 10,919.00
Payroll Expenses: On Costs - Long Service Leave 9,352.00
Water: External Meeting Expenses: Travel, Accomm & Meals 54.64
Water: Short Term Projects: Q-Wrap Project 7,858.51
FNQROC Short term project - Mobile Black Spot 23,782.84
Regional Road Investment Strategy 88,543.16
FNQROC Advocacy / Emergent Delegations 2,051.07
Regional Procurement: Standardised Procurement documentation (7,500.00)
Total Operating Expenses 994,469.40
Net Profit 218.13
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Balance Sheet Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241
Balance SheetFar North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241As at 30 June 2019
30 JUN 2019
AssetsBank
Cheque Account 50,489.91
V2 Account 1,424,396.42Total Bank 1,474,886.33
Current AssetsAccounts Receivable New 64,500.70
Accrued Interest Receivable 980.71Total Current Assets 65,481.41
Total Assets 1,540,367.74
LiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities
*Payroll Liabilities 83,693.52
Accounts Payable 447.00
Accrued Expenses 7,807.87
ANZ Credit Card:FNQROC 12,552.04
GST (6,815.25)
Payroll Liabilities:AL Payable Current 55,480.00
Payroll Liabilities:AL Payable Non Current 730.00
Payroll Liabilities:LSL Payable Current 7,999.00
Payroll Liabilities:LSL Payable Non-Current 87,161.00
Rounding (0.08)Total Current Liabilities 249,055.10
Total Liabilities 249,055.10
Net Assets 1,291,312.64
EquityCurrent Year Earnings 218.13
Opening Bal Equity 293,928.07
Retained Earnings 997,166.44
Total Equity 1,291,312.64
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Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241
Profit and LossFar North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241For the month ended 31 July 2019
JUL 2019
Trading IncomeRegional Procurement Group
Regional Procurement: Regional Scrap Metal Project 20% savings 8,014.81Total Regional Procurement Group 8,014.81
Total Trading Income 8,014.81
Gross Profit 8,014.81
Operating ExpensesAudit & Accounting Fees (4,818.18)
Bank Service Charges 37.00
FNQROCFNQROC: Subscription/membership 14,306.36
FNQROC: External Meeting Expenses: Registration Fees 60.00
FNQROC: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 9.09
FNQROC: Mobile Phone Expenses 91.91
FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses 714.90
FNQROC: Stationery & Office Expenses:Website 29.00
FNQROC: Vehicle Expenses (585.28)
FNQROC: RMCN reimbursement expenses (software subscription) 11.82Total FNQROC 14,637.80
InfrastructureInfrastructure: Mobile Phone Expenses 53.64Total Infrastructure 53.64
Regional Natural Asset ManagementNat Asset: Vehicle Expense 624.65
Nat Asset: Internal Meeting Expenses: Catering 80.91
Nat Asset:Mobile Phone Expenses 53.64Total Regional Natural Asset Management 759.20
Regional Planning & Economic DevelopmentReg Planner/economic development: Mobile Phone Expenses 53.64
Reg Planner/economic development: Salaries 8.10
Reg Planner/economic development: External Meetings Expenses: Registration 186.36Total Regional Planning & Economic Development 248.10
Regional ProcurementRegional Procurement: External Meetings Expenses: Registration Fees (800.00)
Regional Procurement: Mobile Phone Expenses 53.64Total Regional Procurement (746.36)
FNQROC Short term project - Mobile Black Spot 31,806.36
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Profit and Loss
JUL 2019
Profit and Loss - Groups 2 Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241
FNQROC Advocacy / Emergent Delegations 104.41
Total Operating Expenses 42,081.97
Net Profit (34,067.16)
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Balance Sheet Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241
Balance SheetFar North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils 30241As at 31 July 2019
31 JUL 2019
AssetsBank
Cheque Account 88,919.22
Reconciliation account 150.00
V2 Account 1,305,377.13Total Bank 1,394,446.35
Current AssetsAccounts Receivable New 11,182.05Total Current Assets 11,182.05
Total Assets 1,405,628.40
LiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities
Accounts Payable 387.00
Accrued Expenses 313.39
ANZ Credit Card:FNQROC 6,530.06
GST (10,217.45)
Payroll Liabilities:AL Payable Current 55,480.00
Payroll Liabilities:AL Payable Non Current 730.00
Payroll Liabilities:LSL Payable Current 7,999.00
Payroll Liabilities:LSL Payable Non-Current 87,161.00
Rounding (0.08)Total Current Liabilities 148,382.92
Total Liabilities 148,382.92
Net Assets 1,257,245.48
EquityCurrent Year Earnings (34,067.16)
Opening Bal Equity 293,928.07
Retained Earnings 997,384.57
Total Equity 1,257,245.48
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MEETINGS ATTENDED BY: DARLENE IRVINE, FNQROC EXECUTIVE OFFICER
FOR THE PERIOD 01 JUNE – 31 JULY 2019
2019 MEETING DETAILS
04 June Meeting with Ross Hodgman TMR
06 June Meeting with Dr Christian Rowan MP, Shadow Minister for Communities, ATSI & Arts
07 June Meeting with Belinda Down, Stakeholder Relationship Officer, Dept P&C
10 June FNQ & CY RASN Steering Committee Meeting
11 June Savannah Way Board Meeting
12 June NQ Symposium
17 June FNQROC Board Meeting (Cooktown)
19 June DSDMIP FNQ Planners Forum
21 June RDA FNQ&TS Project Expose Meeting
Meeting with Belinda Down, Stakeholder Relationship Officer, Dept P&C
24 June RRTG TIDS Teleconference
27 June Meeting with Digital Economy Group re FNQROC Network Testing Project
08 July Savannah Way Board Meeting
11 July TTNQ Brand Workshop
12 July Meeting with Tania Hall, Arts Qld
13 July Meeting with Ross Hodgman, TMR
Meeting with FNQROC Chair
18 July Meeting with Qld Senators McGrath, Stoker and McDonald re FNQROC Priorities
Meeting with Hon Warren Entsch MP, Member for Leichhardt re Kuranda Range Rd
Meeting with Qld Senator Scarr re FNQROC Priorities
23 July Meeting with Michael Healy, Member for Cairns re Kuranda Range Rd
Cairns Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Luncheon with Chair
Meeting with TMR re TIDS Review
24 July CRC Economic Development Priorities and Deliverables meeting
25 July FNQ RRIS Meeting
FNQ RRTG TC Meeting
2019 Wet Tropics Report Card Launch
30 July Energy Qld Board Networking Function
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