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2015

EIDSVOLD

North Burnett Regional Council

17 February 2015

GeneralCouncilMeeting

NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING

To: Cr DG Waugh (Mayor)

Cr FO Whelan (Deputy Mayor) Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM Cr PW Francis Cr WJ Bowen Cr JF Dowling Cr PW Lobegeier

Please be advised that the General Meeting of the North Burnett Regional Council will be held at the Eidsvold Boardroom on Tuesday 17 February 2015 commencing at 9:00am. An agenda is attached for your information.

MJP Pitt CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

North Burnett Regional Council General Agenda – 17/02/2015

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA – EIDSVOLD – 17 FEBRUARY 2015

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680465 Attendees Agenda Item 1 Attendees Welcome Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping Apologies Agenda Item 3 Apologies 3.1 Chief Executive Officer, MJP Pitt Declaration Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest Deputations Agenda Item 5 Deputations/Petitions 5.1 11:00am North Burnett Transport Services Bus Launch Eidsvold Minutes Agenda Item 6 Confirmation of Minutes 6.1 01 – January – General – Minutes – Biggenden – 200115 006‐011 6.2 02 – February – Technical Services – Minutes – Mundubbera – 030215 012‐014 6.3 02 – February – Policy and Planning – Minutes – Mundubbera – 030215 015‐017 Governance Agenda Item 7 Governance Report 7.1 Local Law Amendment 018‐049 7.2 Financial Report 050‐059 7.3 Councillor Conference Attendance 2015 060‐062 7.4 Local Government Mangers National Conference 063‐066 Social Agenda Item 8 Social Report 8.1 Grants to Community Organisations 067‐069 9.2 Business Streetscape Report 070‐071 Economic Agenda Item 9 Economic Report 10.1 Business Procurement Initiative 072‐075 Councillor Reports Agenda Item 12 Councillor Reports

12.1 Mayor, Cr DG Waugh 076‐077 12.2 Deputy Mayor, Cr FO Whelan 078 12.3 Cr PW Lobegeier 079‐080

12.4 Cr WJ Bowen 081

North Burnett Regional Council General Agenda – 17/02/2015

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA – EIDSVOLD – 17 FEBRUARY 2015

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12.5 Cr PW Francis 082

12.6 Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM 083 12.7 Cr JF Dowling 084 Confidential Reports Agenda Items 13 Confidential Reports 13.1 Confidential Report 1 13.2 Confidential Report 2 13.3 Confidential Report 3 13.4 Confidential Report 4 General Business Agenda Item 14 General Business Closure of Meeting Agenda Item 15 Closure of Meeting

North Burnett Regional Council General Minutes – 20/01/15

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES – BIGGENDEN – 20 JANUARY 2015

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Attendees Agenda Item 1 Attendees Councillors Cr DG Waugh, Mayor

Cr FO Whelan, Deputy Mayor Cr JF Dowling Cr PW Lobegeier Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM Cr PW Francis Cr WJ Bowen

Officers Acting Chief Executive Officer, B Pearce

General Manager of Corporate and Community Services, D Wiskar Media / Grants Officer, T L Wilson

Welcome Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping

The Mayor declared the meeting open at 9:03am and welcomed all attendees to the meeting.

Biggenden School Chaplain, Moira Thompson led the meeting in prayer. Public Gallery The Public Gallery was attended by BIEDO representative, Rachael Chambers and Central and North Burnett Times – Biggenden Journalist, Erica Murree. Apologies Agenda Item 3 Apologies 3.1 Chief Executive Officer, MJP Pitt

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded: That an apology be received for the Chief Executive Officer, MJP Pitt. CARRIED 7/0

Declaration Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest

Nil Deputations Agenda Item 5 Deputations/Petitions 5.1 10:00 – Congratulatory Morning Tea for Miss Show Girl, Sophie Hughes and Rural

Show Ambassador, Sheree Beddows at the Biggenden Memorial Hall. Minutes Agenda Item 6 Confirmation of Minutes General Meeting 6.1 12 – December – General Meeting – Minutes – Mt Perry

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That the minutes of the General Meeting held in Mt Perry on the 12 December 2014 appearing on pages 225‐232 of the minute book be adopted. CARRIED 7/0

Governance Agenda Item 7 Governance Report Contact Centre 7.1 Contact Centre Establishment Update

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Cr JF Dowling moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That the Contact Centre Report be received as information. CARRIED 7/0

Public Gallery Central and North Burnett Times – Biggenden Journalist, Erica Murree entered the

meeting at 9:09am. Council Meeting 7.3 Council Meeting Dates for 2015 Dates

Cr WJ Bowen moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That Council conducts the following Council Meetings during 2015 commencing at 9:00am at the Office Meeting Room of the locations nominated with the following amendments:

1. Standing Committee Meeting to be held on 3 February 2015 in Mundubbera to commence at 1pm.

2. Cr JF Dowling to videoconference with the Standing Committee Meeting to be held on 3 March 2015 in Mt Perry.

CARRIED 7/0

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D Wiskar General Manager of Corporate and Community Services, D Wiskar left the meeting at 9:15am and re‐entered the meeting at 9:16am. L Benham Manager Finance, L Benham entered the meeting at 9:16am. Financial Report 7.2 Financial Report

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded: That the Financial Report as presented be received. CARRIED 7/0

Infrastructure Agenda Item 8 Infrastructure Report Water & Wastewater 8.1 Water and Wastewater Report

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That the Water and Wastewater Report as presented be received. CARRIED 7/0

Buildings & Facilities 8.2 Buildings and Facilities Report

Cr JF Dowling moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That the Buildings and Facilities Report as presented be received. CARRIED 7/0

Resolved: That Acting Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Pearce organise Technical Services staff to liaise with Gayndah Police Officer, Josh Ryan regarding the monitoring of CCTV cameras at Gayndah Skatepark. Flood Restoration 8.3 Flood Restoration Report

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That the Flood Restoration

Report as presented be received. CARRIED 7/0

Social Agenda Item 9 Social Report Australia Day 9.1 2015 Australia Day Ambassador Program Ambassador

Cr WJ Bowen moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That the 2015 Australia Day Ambassador Program report as presented be received. CARRIED 7/0

Morning Tea The meeting adjourned at 9:57am for a Congratulatory Morning Tea for Miss Show Girl,

Sophie Hughes and Rural Show Ambassador, Sheree Beddows at the Biggenden Memorial Hall.

Resume Meeting The meeting resumed at 11:20am with BIEDO representative, Rachael Chambers in attendance. Australia Day 9.2 Australia Day 2015 Update Cr PW Francis moved and Cr FO Whelan seconded: That the Australia Day 2015 Update Report as presented be received. CARRIED 7/0 Economic Agenda Item 10 Economic Report Building Stats 10.1 Building Statistics November

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10.2 Building Statistics December

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That the November and December

Building Statistics Reports as presented be received. CARRIED 7/0

Environmental Agenda Item 11 Environmental Report Nil Councillor Reports Agenda Item 12 Councillor Reports

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That the Councillor Reports as presented be received. CARRIED 7/0

General Business Resolved: That General Manager of Corporate and Community Services, D Wiskar organise a key to allow Cr PW Lobegeier access to the Monto Administration Office. L Benham Manager Finance, L Benham entered the meeting at 11:39am. Additional Bins Resolved: That Acting Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Pearce liaise with Environmental Services staff to provide public refuse bins at the corner of Mt Perry and Burnett Highway following completion the upgrade of the Monto‐Mt Perry Road in the later part of 2015. Yarrol Road Ventnor Road – Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That Acting Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Pearce liaise with Technical Services staff to investigate drainage issues associated with the creek crossing on Yarrol Road near the Ventnor School and further, present a report at a future Council Meeting. Public Gallery Central and North Burnett Times – Biggenden Journalist, Erica Murree entered the

meeting at 11:45am. Overhanging Trees Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That Acting Chief Executive Officer,

Brendan Pearce liaise with Technical Services staff to investigate the issues of tree limbs overhanging roads and tree clearance heights above roads throughout Council’s road network in general and further, present a report with options to address these issues at a future Council Meeting. CARRIED 7/0

L Benham Manager Finance, L Benham left the meeting at 11:45am and re‐entered the meeting at

11:53am. Crossings Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That Acting Chief Executive Officer,

Brendan Pearce liaise with Technical Services staff to present a report at a future Council Meeting in regard to damage caused to Council’s road infrastructure following the rain event that occurred in the Monto area on and around 12 December 2014 and to ensure that the rectification of this damage is promptly addressed by Council staff.

CARRIED 7/0 Water Leak Resolved: That Acting Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Pearce liaise with Technical

Services staff to further investigate an apparent water leak located at the corner of Rutherford and Spencer Street’s, Monto that has resulted in a section of the road being closed off and provide advice as to when it will be repaired.

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CNBT – E Murree Central and North Burnett Times – Biggenden Journalist, Erica Murree addressed Councillors with a request to provide information on a twelve month ‘wish list’ of approximately 2‐300 words to be provided to local CNBT journalists by the second week in February.

Confidential Reports Agenda Items 13 Confidential Reports Closed Session Cr FO Whelan moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That in accordance with Section 275 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting be closed to the public to

allow discussion regarding other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage. CARRIED 7/0

Lunch The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12:30pm and resumed at 1:31pm. Open session Cr WJ Bowen moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That in accordance with Section 275

of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting be re‐opened to the public. CARRIED 7/0

R Chambers BIEDO Representative, R Chambers re‐entered the meeting at 1:51pm. Rates Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That the Rates Report as presented be received. CARRIED 7/0 Centrelink Services Cr PW Francis moved and Cr FO Whelan seconded: That General Manager of Corporate and Community Services, D Wiskar liaise with the Department of Human Services to progress the provision of Centrelink Services in the areas of Monto, by North Burnett Regional Council on a cost neutral basis. CARRIED 7/0 Youth Services Cr FO Whelan moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That General Manager of Corporate and Community Services, D Wiskar prepare an application for Youth Service funding for the Monto, Eidsvold and Mt Perry Communities to improve services in the North Burnett region. This work is to be undertaken in a cost neutral manner for Council. CARRIED 7/0 Mundubbera Land Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr FO Whelan seconded: That General Manager of Corporate and Community Services, D Wiskar progress and negotiate a positive outcome for the land swap with Mark Postle in Mundubbera. CARRIED 7/0 General Business Agenda Item 14 General Business Cr JF Dowling Cr JF Dowling discussed the following items:

Zonhoven Lithographs ‐ $1,183 for 8 frames to display at Gayndah Art Gallery.

Tourism Brochures – draft provided for Councillors to view

Meet and Greet for new residents in Gayndah

Bench seats in front of Gayndah Courthouse

Street Numbers on houses – householder responsible Resolved: That General Manager of Corporate and Community Services, D Wiskar identify staff to support ‘Meet and Greet’ functions throughout the North Burnett. Resolved: That Council support a ‘Meet and Greet’ function in each town.

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WJ Bowen Cr WJ Bowen discussed the following items:

Maintenance at Ban Ban Springs Rest Area over Christmas

Parthenium located on the Monto‐Mt Perry Road

Road Grade for orchardists at Benyenda

Deb Ball – 21 March in Mt Perry – proceeds to Skate Park

Resolved: That Acting Chief Executive Officer, B Pearce provide a report on maintenance of both sides of the Ban Ban Springs rest area to a future Council Meeting. Resolved: Councillors report the location of Parthenium or other pests to Council’s Natural Resources Management Officer, Lee Harper and record on InfoXpert for follow up. Resolved: That Acting Chief Executive Officer, B Pearce liaise with Technical Services staff to progress the grading of Back Benyenda and Yenda Benyenda Roads for orchardists prior to picking season. Resolved: That Acting Chief Executive Officer, B Pearce liaise with Technical Services staff to progress the floor polishing of the Mt Perry Community Hall prior to Saturday, 21 March 2015.

Cr PW Francis Cr PW Francis discussed the following items:

TMR Monto ‘Business Centre’ sign

Kenny Russell Statue

RMWABLC Advisory Meeting – Possible name change and RMW merchandise

Deputation for road funding for B Double National Regulatory Guidelines

Election Commitments – Report due mid February

Leave Resolved: That Acting Chief Executive Officer, B Pearce liaise with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to progress the relocation of a Monto ‘Business Centre’ sign due to it being poorly located in relation to an overhanging tree. Resolved: That General Manager of Corporate and Community Services, D Wiskar email an update to all Councillors on the progress of the Kenny Russell statue in Monto. Resolved: That Acting Chief Executive Officer, B Pearce follow up the letter forwarded to Federal Member for Flynn, Ken O’Dowd MP (in December 2014) regarding a proposed series of meetings in Canberra to discuss a range of issues with Federal Ministers and Senators. Cr WJ Bowen moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That a leave of absence be granted for Cr PW Francis from 23 May 2015 to 18 June 2015. CARRIED 7/0

Cr PW Lobegeier Cr PW Lobegeier discussed the following item:

Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism Meeting 11am at Cania Recreation Facility in Monto.

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That Acting Chief Executive Officer, B Pearce advise the Department of Transport and Main Roads on the poor condition of the Isis Highway from Rocky Creek to Coalstoun Lakes. CARRIED 7/0

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Closure of Meeting Agenda Item 15 Closure of Meeting There being no further business the meeting closed at 2:48pm.

Presented to Council at its General Meeting held 17 February 2015 and confirmed.

Mayor

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North Burnett Regional Council Technical Services Minutes – 03/02/2015

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL TECHNICAL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES – MUNDUBBERA – 03 FEBRUARY 2015

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Attendees Agenda Item 1 Attendees Councillors Cr DG Waugh, Mayor Cr FO Whelan, Deputy Mayor Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM Cr WJ Bowen Cr PW Lobegeier Cr JF Dowling Cr PW Francis Officers Acting Chief Executive Officer, D Wiskar General Manager of Engineering and Environment Services, B Pearce Manager of Technical Services, TJ Harvey Works Engineer, T Meredith Executive Assistant, NJ Zillman Welcome Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping The Mayor declared the meeting open at 1:03pm and welcomed all attendees. Apologies Agenda Item 3 Apologies Resolved: That a leave of absence be received from the Chief Executive Officer, MJP Pitt. Declaration Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest Nil Declarations. Deputations Agenda Item 5 Deputations

Angela Miles from RACQ CareFlight presented North Burnett Regional Council with a framed acknowledgement of support and withdrew from the meeting at 1:16pm.

Infrastructure Agenda Item 6 Infrastructure Report Recycled Water 6.1 Recycled Water Schemes Update Schemes Update

Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: That Council approves the establishment of individual supply agreements with the Monto, Mundubbera, Gayndah and Biggenden Golf Clubs and indicate Council’s preferences for the conditions within these agreements as specified in Section 10 and that the draft agreements be presented to Council for approval. CARRIED 7/0

R4R Airport Project 6.2 R4R Airport Upgrade Project Update Update

Cr PW Francis moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That Council approve the proposed project team structure and include town Airport Advisory Groups in airport discussion. CARRIED 7/0

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Technical Services 6.3 Technical Services Internal Section Report Internal Report Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM withdrew from the meeting at 2:11pm and re‐entered at 2:13pm. Tyronne Meredith withdrew from the meeting at 2:21pm.

Cr JF Dowling moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That the Technical Services Internal Section Report be received for information. CARRIED 7/0 Resolved: That the Manager of Technical Services continue to provide Council with progressive updates on the use of the Mulgildie bore. Resolved: Cr PW Lobegeier requested that the Acting Chief Executive Officer prepare a report on individual Show Society operations. Resolved: That the Acting Chief Executive Officer write a letter of response to the Monto Ratepayers Group request regarding the reservation of cemetery plots. Resolved: That the Manager of Technical Services ensure that Council consults with residents on the re‐numbering of Boyd Street and Boyd Road in Gayndah.

Engineering Report 6.4 Engineering Internal Sections Report

Cr WJ Bowen withdrew from the meeting at 2:32pm and re‐entered at 2:34pm.

Resolved: That the Manager of Technical Services and Works Engineer provide progressive timelines for capital and maintenance works for roads and town gangs.

Cr JF Dowling discussed the issue of compliance notices being sent to residents for overgrown allotments and the upkeep of Council owned land. Resolved: That the Works Engineer organise for the prickles in Lions Park, Gayndah, to be sprayed.

Cr PW Lobegeier raised the issue of slashing of rural roads to assist with driver safety. Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM requested that Council consider slashing rural road intersection.

General Business Agenda Item 7 General Business Cr PW Francis Cr PW Francis moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That the Works Engineer

investigate the installation of a Dry Weather Road sign at the Clonmel Road/ Wongalee Road intersection to prevent motorists attempting to access Kroombit Tops in wet weather. CARRIED 7/0 Cr PW Francis move and Cr Lobegeier moved: That Council review the annual airstrip report and ensure that the maintenance recommendations for the Eidsvold airstrip are carried out. CARRIED 7/0 Resolved: That the Manager of Technical Services prepare a report on the TV reception issues and recommendations for Eidsvold. Tyronne Meredith entered the meeting at 2:56pm.

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Cr PW Francis advised the meeting of concerns held by the Eidsvold Show Society with regards to RV’s camping on the grounds. Cr PW Francis moved and Cr PW Lobegeier seconded: That a report be presented to Council on the background of the request for a plaque and possible naming of the Eidsvold football grounds. CARRIED 7/0

Cr WJ Bowen Cr WJ Bowen requested the use of the Gooroolba Sports Field from the 8‐9 March 2015 for a recreational vehicle club to stay over.

Closure of Meeting Agenda Item 8 Closure of Meeting

There being no further business the meeting closed at 3:05pm. Presented to Council at its General Meeting held on 17 February 2015 and confirmed. Mayor

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North Burnett Regional Council Policy and Planning Minutes– 03/02/2015

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL POLICY AND PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES – MUNDUBBERA – 03 FEBRUARY 2015

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Attendees Agenda Item 1 Attendees Councillors Cr DG Waugh, Mayor

Cr FO Whelan, Deputy Mayor Cr JF Dowling Cr PW Lobegeier Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM Cr WJ Bowen Cr PW Francis Officers Acting Chief Executive Officer, D Wiskar General Manager of Engineering and Environmental Services, B Pearce Executive Assistant, NJ Zillman Welcome Agenda Item 2 Welcome / Housekeeping

The Mayor declared the meeting open at 3:23pm and welcomed all attendees.

Apologies Agenda Item 3 Apologies Resolved: That a leave of absence be received for the Chief Executive Officer, MJP Pitt. Declaration Agenda Item 4 Declaration of Interest Nil Declarations. Deputations Agenda Item 5 Deputations Nil Deputations. Governance Agenda Item 6 Governance Report Nil Reports. Social Agenda Item 7 Social Report Nil Reports. Economic Agenda Item 8 Economic Report

Local Government 8.1 Local Government Infrastructure Plan Infrastructure Plan

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr PW Francis seconded: 1. That North Burnett Regional Council’s Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution, 17 December 2013 continues until its expiry date of 30 June 2015; and 2. That North Burnett Regional Council adopts a new infrastructure charging resolution at its General Meeting to be held on 20 May 2015 to commence 1 July 2015. CARRIED 7/0

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Billboard Signage 8.2 Billboard Signage – Shallcross Road

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That the Council not approve the specific application under Section s388 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and meet with the applicant to discuss a re‐submission of the application. CARRIED 7/0

Camping Strategy 8.3 Camping Strategy

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded: That Council approve the North Burnett Regional Camping Strategy as amended to include:

Managing impacts positively for RVs;

Mundubbera Ski Area signs; and

Signage directing motorists to caravan parking in Gayndah. CARRIED 7/0

Environmental Agenda Item 9 Environment Report

9.1 Natural Resource Management Report

Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM moved and Cr WJ Bowen seconded: That the Natural Resource Management Cover and Team Report be received for information. CARRIED 7/0

Confidential Agenda Item 10 Confidential Reports Closed Session Cr PW Francis moved and Cr JF Dowling seconded: That in accordance with Section 275

of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting be closed to the public to allow discussion regarding other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage. CARRIED 7/0

Re‐Open Session Cr PW Francis moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: That in accordance with

Section 275 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the meeting be re‐opened to the public. CARRIED 7/0

Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: 1. That Council enter into a sub lease with DTMR for the railway lands adjacent to the

main street in Monto; and 2. Having secured this lease advertise for expressions of interest to sub‐lease this land

as low cost camping area to promote economic development in Monto. CARRIED 7/0

General Business Agenda Item 10 General Business Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM Resolved: That Council host the Biggenden bus launch, Biggenden Meet and Greet and the presentation of an Australia Day Award be held on the 16 February 2015.

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Cr PW Lobegeier

Resolved: That Cr Lobegeier attend the CQ Councillor Catch‐up to be held in Roma on Friday, 13 February 2015 and extend an invitation to attendees to meet with North Burnett Councillors and staff involved with the flood restoration. Discussed: The request for the Manager of Development Service to investigate the maintenance of abandoned buildings in Monto.

Closure of Meeting Agenda Item 11 Closure of Meeting There being no further business the meeting closed at 4:48pm . Presented to Council at its General Meeting held on 17 February 2015 and confirmed. Mayor

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GOV 01 - NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL –

LOCAL LAWS

Responsible Officer: Lex Webster – Manager Development and Compliance Report prepared by: Fraser Thornton – Compliance Officer 1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide Council with the Public interest test report, a consolidated version of Subordinate Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2011 and draft resolutions, which must be adopted in their entirety, to finalise the making of Animal Management (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1).

2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The process of making amendments to the Animal Management Subordinate Local Law (No1) began in July 2014 following a Resolution by Council to do so. Council’s Compliance Stream has found some minor changes that need to be made to North Burnett Regional Council Subordinate Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2011. These changes will enable Council’s Compliance staff to offer a more consistent approach to the enforcement of nuisances caused by domestic animals throughout our region. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN N/A 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nil 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Local Government Act 2009 section 38 (Anti-competitive provisions) Local Government Act 2009 section 257 (Delegation of local government powers) Local Government Regulation 2012 section 15 (Local law register—Act, s 31) Local Government Regulation 2012 section 16 (Anti-competitive provisions and review procedures) 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS N/A

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7 RISK MANAGEMENT N/A. 8 CONSULTATION Council has consulted the public about the making of Animal Management (Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2014. No properly made submissions were received by Council and no amendments of the subordinate local law is proposed. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

N/A 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION Enclosed for the consideration of Council are draft resolutions to:-

Proceed with the making of, and actually make, Animal Management (Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2015 (given that Council started the local law making process in 2014 but will not complete the local law making process until 2015); and

note the content of a public interest test report about Animal Management (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2015 and resolve to implement the recommendations of the public interest test report; and

adopt a consolidated version of Subordinate Local Law No.2 (Animal

Management)2011.and

Note that Council is obliged to give to the Minister a "certified copy" of the subordinate local law. Attached is a suggested certification to the enclosed copy of the subordinate local law. The certification requires:- (a) inclusion of the date of Council's resolution; and (b) execution by the Chief Executive Officer of Council; and (c) initialling of the bottom right hand corner of each page of the document by the Chief Executive Officer in the manner contemplated in the certification.

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11 ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft resolutions for Councils consideration. 2. Public interest test report. 3. The consolidated Subordinate Local Law No.2 (Animal Management)2011

for certification. RECOMMENDATION

Council adopts the draft resolutions in their entirety and certifies 3 copies of the consolidated Subordinate Local Law No.2 (Animal Management)2011.

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Draft resolutions for report about making AnimalManagement(Amendment)SubordinateLocal Law (No. 1) 2015

A public interest test report about Animal Management(Amendment) Subordinate LocalLaw (No. 1)

2015 ( formerlyAnimal Management iAmendment) Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) 2014) having been

presented to a meeting ofCouncil, Council resolves to:-

(a) implementeach recommendationof the public interest test report; and(b) procccd with the making of, and make, Animal Management (Amendment) Subordinate Local

Law (No. 1) 2014 as advertisedsubject to the amendment of the subordinate local law by the

omissionof each referenceto "2014" and the insertion instead of references to "2015"; and(c) pursuant to section 32 of the Local Government Act 2009, adopt a consolidated version of

Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 201I as attachedto this report toCouncil.

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PUBLIC INTEREST TEST REPORT

ANIMALMANAGEMENT(AMENDMENT)SUBORDINATE LOCAL LAW (NO. 1)2015 (FORMERLYANIMAL MANAGEMENT (AMENDMENT)SUBORDINATE

LOCAL LAW (NO. 1) 2014)

A public interest test has been conducted as part of the National CompetitionPolicy reforms on anti-competitiveprovisions identified in proposed Animal Management (Amendment) Subordinate LocalLaw (No. 1) 2015 (formerly Animal Management(Amendment)Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) 2014).The public interest test has been conducted against the principles and objectives set by theCompetition Principles Agreement which were outlined in the public interest test plan. A copy of thepublic interest test plan is attached.

The public interest test report has been prepared in accordance with guidelines issued by theDepartmentof Local Governmentcalled up by regulation under the Local Govemment Act 2009.

RESULTS OF CONStJLTATION PROCESS

Consultation with the public and key stakeholders occurred over a three week period. Anadvertisement was placed in the local paper at the commencement of the consultation periodadvising of the review and calling for submissions. Notices were posted on notice boards within thelocal govemment area during the consultation period. Direct notificationof the reviewwas sent to allkey stakeholders.

Syhmissions received and arguments presented (if any) are annexed to this Public interest TestReport.

REASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVES

The consultation process results show that both alternatives, negative licensing and town planningscheme, are still considered to be realistic alternatives to the current permit regime.

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Public Interest Test Report - Animal Management(Amendment)SubordinateLocal Law (No. 1) 2015(formerly Animal Management(Amendment)Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) 2014)

POSITIVEAND NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON STAKEHOLDERSFROM MOVINGTOALTERNATIVE

Negative licensing:

Stakeholder impact Weighting

Local Cost to local government to establish new regime Low negative (-1)government (modifying local law/advising existing permit holders

etc). This is a once off cost.

Saving in resources from no longer having to process Low positive (+1)permit applications

Loss of permit application fees Fees set to cover some Low negative (-1)of the administrative. However, current fee is not highso loss would not be substantial.

Increased risk of exposure to public liability claims. Low negative (-1)Possible claims of neglect in duty of care to public.

Increased enforcement costs. Low negative (-1)

Loss of flexibility - standardswould only be able to be Moderatenegative (-3)adjusted by amendingthe local law

Overall - Moderate/high negative

Business Existing businessLower operatingcosts - no permit application fee Low positive (+1)applicable but would not result in a huge saving.

Increased penalties for non-compliancewith standards Low negative (-1)of local law.

Standardswould be known. Low positive (+1)

Increase in competition but not assessed as being Low negative (-1)substantial as population is stable in the area andmarket not likely to support further operators. Overall - Neutral

Potential new businessReduced barrier to entry to market but as population Low positive (+1)stable not large potential for increased operators.

Standardswould be known. Low positive (+1)

- Low positiveConsumers Price reduction through greater competitionand Low positive (+1)

reduced operatingcosts passed on from operators.However, saving not likely to be substantial.

Increase in choice of operator. But not huge potential Low positive (+1)for growth so impact low.

Increase in health risks. Because the local Moderatenegative (-3)government's power to cancel a permit is removed it

would not be able to move quickly to stop an operatorfound to be not complying with standards set under the Overall -local law. Low/moderate

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Public Interest Test Report - Animal Management(Amendment)SubordinateLocal Law (No. 1) 2015(formerly Animal Management(Amendment)Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) 2014)

Stakeholder impact WeIghting

negativeAnimal Interest Potentially an increase in monitoringrole but some Low negative (-1)Groups (if any) uncertainty as to degree of impact.

Overall - Low negativeNeighbours Greater responsibilityto take complaints to Council Low negative (-1)

Increased risk to health, amenity and occurrence of Moderate negative(-3)nu sances

Overall - Moderatenegative

Town planning:

Stakeholder Impact Weighting

Local Saving in resources from no longer having to process Low positive (+1)government permit applications

Loss of permit application fees. Fees set to cover some Low negative (-1)of the costs of administeringthe local law. However,current fee is not high so loss would not be substantial.

Increased enforcement costs: Would have to go to thePlanning and EnvironmentCourt Low negative (-1)

Decrease in red tape - no duplication in local laws andplanning scheme Low positive (+1)

Overall - NeutralBusiness Existing business

Lower operatingcosts - no permit applicationfee Low positive (+1)applicable but would not result in a huge saving.

Potential for increased penalties for non-compliance Low negative (-1)with standards of local law.

Overall - NeutralPotential new businessReduced barrier to entry to market but as population Low positive (+1)stable not large potential for increased operators.

Overall - Low positiveConsumers Price reduction through greater competition and Low positive (+1)

reduced operatingcosts passed on from operators.However, saving not likely to be substantial.

Increase in choice of operator. But not huge potential Low positive (+1)for growth so impact low.

Increase in health risks. The local government'spower Moderatenegative(-3)to enforce standards will be via court action only.

Overall - Low negativeAnimal Interest Potentiallyan increase in monitoringrole but some Low negative (-1)Groups (if any) uncertainty as to degreeof impact.

Ovg||- Low negativeNeighbours Opportunityto provide submissions when a new Low positive (+1)

business is seekingapproval.Oyeraj - Low positive

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SUMMARY OF NET IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH ALTERNATIVE

in summary,comparison of the alternatives provides the following information:

Altemative Local Business Consumers Animal NeighboursGovernment interest

GroupeNegative Moderatelicensing negative

impact

Removingthepermit regimereduces thelocalgovernment'sability to controlthe businessesand hence mayexpose publicto health risksand decreasesin amenity.

Low positiveimpact

Positiveimpacts ofreducedoperating costsand reductionin entry tomarket areoffset byincreasedpenalties fornon-compliance

Low/moderatenegativeimpact

Decrease in

price forservices islikely to be

nominal whilethe increase in

health risks is

potentiallysubstantial dueto numbers ofconsumers

Low negativeimpact

Potential for anincreasedmonitoringrole- eg newbusinesses donot need tocontact thecouncil first,therefore, newbusinessesmay beginoperationwithout thecouncil's

Moderatenegativeimpact

Greaterresponsibilitytotake complaintsto council and ifstandardsaren't met thereis a greater riskof decrease in

health andamenity.

knowledge._ _Town planning Neutral impact Low positive

impactRed tapereduction and Reducedsavings in barrier to entryresources - however thisshould offset is not seen asthe loss of fees being a largeand greater benefit givenenforcement that the permitcosts. fees are not

substantial.

Low negativeimpact

There is thepotential forlower costs butthis may be

offset by

operatorsnotmeetingstandards.

Low negativeimpact

Potential for a

greatermonitoringrole.

Low positive

There will be

opportunity toprovidesubmissionsabout any newproposals.

Overall, the analysis of costs and benefits has determined there would a net cost in moving to a

negative licensing regime. The only stakeholder group to obtain any benefits from the change to

negative licensing would seem to be the operators and this benefit to them is quite low. Therefore,the permit regime should not be changed to a negative licensing regime.

With respect to repealing the anti-competitive provisionsfrom the local law and relying on the townplanning scheme. the analysis of costs and benefits has determined that there may be a negiigiblebenefit to the community as a whole. Costs to both the Council and the operatorsmay be reduced.If standards are enforced by the Council there should be no decrease in amenity nor increase in

health and safety risks.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Each possible anti-competitive provision reviewed is an anti-competitive provision and should be

retained in its current form in the public interest.

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North Burnett Regional CouncilSubordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011

Contents

Part 1 Preliminary............................................................................................................. 3

1 Short title..................................... .................. ........................... . ..........

3

2 Purposeand how it is to be achieved........................................................... 3

3 Authorisingloca law..................................................................................... 3

4 Definitions..................................................................................................... 3

Part 2 Keepingof animals............................................................................................... 4S Circumstances in which keeping animalsprohibited-Authorisinglocal 5

law. s 5(1) 4..6 Circumstancesin which keeping animals requires approvak-Authorising 5

local aw. s 6(1) 4...........................................................................7 Animals that must be desexed-Authorising local law. s 7 5.................... 5

8 Minimum standards for keeping animais-Authorisinglocal law, s 8(1) 5... 5

Part 3 Controlof animals................................................................................. 59 Public places where animals are prohibitedor restricted-Authorisinglocal 5

law. s 10(1) 5................................ ........ ...... ...... . ...... . ......

10 Animal faeces in publicplaces-Authorisinglocal law, s 13 5............... ..5

11 Requirementsfor proper enclosures for keeping animals-Authorising 6loca law, s 14(2) 5..

. .. . . . . ... ... ....... ...... ...... ..... .. ...........

12 Koala conservatiorF-Authorisinglocal law. s 15 5................................. 613 Criteria for declared dangerous animals-Authorisng local law, s 19(1) 6.. 6

Part 4 Seizure, impoundingor destructionof animals........................................ 614 Animals that may be disposed of withoutauctionor tender-Authorising 6

local aw, s 32(1)(b)6................................... . .......... . .

.......... ..15 Register of impoundedanimals--Authorisinglocal law, s 33(3) 6

..........6

Part 5 Appeals against destructionorders...................................................... 6

Part 6 Miscellaneous.................................................................................... 616 Conditions regardingsupply of animals-Authorisinglocal law, s 42(1) 6... 6

17 Animals excluded from application of the local law-Authorising local law, 6

schedu e 6................................................. ................................18 Species that are declared dangerous animals- Authorising local law, 6

schedu e 7......................... . .. ...... .. . ........................... ....

19 Prescribed period for reclaiming animals--Authorisinglocal law. schedule 67...................................

.... ........ . ....Schedule 1 Prohibition on keeping animals............................................................... 8

Schedule2 Requirementfor approval to keep animal................................................. 10

Schedule3 Minimumstandardsfor keeping animals generally................................... 11

Schedule4 Minimum standards for keeping particularanimals................................... 12

Schedule5 Prohibitionof animals in public places.................................................... 14

Schedule6 Requirements for proper enclosures for animals....................................... 15Schedule 7 Requirements for keeping a dog in a koala area....................................... 19

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Schedule 8 Koala areas..........................................................................................20Schedule9 Criteria for declared dangerous animals...................................................21

Schedule 10 Conditions for supply of animals............................................................ 22Schedule 11 Dictionary............................................................................................. 23

Certification by ChiefExecutiveOfficer................................................... 24

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Part 1 Preliminary

1 Short titleThis subordinate local law may be cited as Subordinate Local Law No. 2(Animal Management) 2011.

2 Purpose and how it is to be achieved(1) The purpose of this subordinate local law is to supplementLocalLaw No. 2

(Animal Management) 2011, which provides for regulation of the keepingand control of animals within the local government'sarea.

(2) The purpose is to be achieved by providing for-(a) the circumstances in which the keeping of animals is prohibited or

requires approval; and(b) requirements for keeping animals, including minimum standards,

proper enclosures, koala conservation and identification; and(c) the control of animals in public places; and

(d) matters regarding the impoundingof animals and the sale or disposalof impounded animals; and

(e) the conditions to be complied with by persons who offer animals, or aparticular species of animals, for sale; and

(f) the declaration of a species of animal as a declared dangerousanimal and the criteria for declaration of a specific animal as adeclared dangerous animal.

3 Authorising local law

The making of the provisions in this subordinate local law is authorised byLocal Law No. 2 (Animal Management)2011.

4 Definitions

(1) Particular words used in this subordinate local law have the same meaningas provided for in Schedule 1 (Dictionary) of Local Law No. 1

(Administration) 2011.

(2) Additionally, in this subordinate local law-domestic animal means a cat, dog or household pet.

domestic purposes means the keeping of an animal in or within thecurtilage of a dwelling for the private enjoyment of a person residingtherein.

guard dog means a dog which is released on commercial premiseswithout a handler for the purpose or apparent purpose of acting as adeterrent to intruders.

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lot has the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, section10.

primarypmducer means a person whose main business is agriculture oranimal husbandry.

pmperty means--(a) a lot; or(b) if a person owns and occupies 2 or more adjoining lots-the parcel of

land comprising all of the lots owned by the person;

regulated dog has the meaning given in the Animal Management (Catsand Dogs) Act 2008, section 60.

residential unit means a residential development comprising multipleunits on a single lot.

Example for paragraph (c)

-A residentia| unit within a retirementvi||age.

rural area means an area that is not an urban area.

urban area includes all existing and future areas designated for urbanpurposes. Urban purposes encompassesall precincts and/or zonespredominantly catering for all residential, business/commercial,industrial,communityand special purpose land uses as prescribed in a localgovernment'splanning scheme but excludes lots greater than 6000m2 inan area that is designated as rural residential .

working dog means a dog, other than a regulated dog, that is kept-(a) on rural land; and(b) by a primary producer or a person engaged or employed by a

primary producer; and

(c) primarily for the purpose of droving, protecting, tending, or workingstock.

(3) The dictionary in schedule 11 also defines particular words used in thissubordinate local law.

Part 2 Keeping of animals

S CIrcumstances in which keeping animals prohibited-Authorisinglocallaw, s 5(1)

For section 5(1) of the authorising local law, keeping an animal or animalsmentioned in column 1 of schedule 1 is prohibited in the circumstancesdescribed in column 2 of schedule 1.

6 Circumstances in which keeping animals requires approval-Authorisinglocal law, s 6(1)

For section 6(1) of the authorising local law, keeping an animal or animalsof the species or breed mentioned in column 1 of schedule 2 requiresapproval in the circumstancesdescribed in column 2 of schedule 2.

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7 Animals that must be desexed-Authorising local law, s 7

This section has been left intentionallyblank.

8 Minimum standards for keeping animals-Authorisinglocal law, s 8(1)

(1) For section 8(1) of the authorising local law, the minimum standards for thekeeping of animals are set out in schedule 3.

(2) For section 8(1) of the authorising local law, column 2 of schedule 4 setsout the mInimum standards for keeping an animal of the species or breedmentioned in column 1 of schedule 4.

Part 3 Control of animals

9 Public places where animals are prohibited or restricted-Authorisinglocal law, s 10(1)

(1) For section 10(1) of the authorising local law, the species or breeds ofanimals prescribed in column 2 of schedule 5 are prohibited in the publicplaces mentioned in column 1 of schedule 5.

(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply to-(a) an animal that is specifically authorised to be in a particular place

pursuant to a condition of an approval issued by the localgovernment under Local Law No.1 (Administration) 2011; or

(b) an animal in a cemetery that has been authorised in writing to be inthe cemeteryby an authorised person.

10 Animal faeces in public places--Authorising local law, s 13

For section 13 of the authorising local law, the following animals areprescribed as animals whose faeces must be removed from a public placeand disposed of in a sanitary way-(a) dogs;

(b) cats;

(c) horses:

(d) cattle;

(e) goats;

(f) donkeys;

(g) camels;

(h) sheep; and

(i) any other animal faeces that an authonsed person directs to haveremoved.

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11 Requirements for proper enclosures for keeping animals--Authorisinglocal law, a 14(2)

For section 14(2) of the authorising local law, column 2 of schedule 6 setsout the requirementsfor proper enclosures for an animal of the species orbreed mentioned in column 1 of schedule 6.

12 Koala conservation-Authorisinglocal law, s 15

(1) For section 15(1) of the authorising local law, schedule 7 sets out therequirements for keeping a dog on land that is within a koala area.

(2) For section 15(4) of the authorising local law, each area described inschedule 8 is designated as a koala area.

13 Criteria for declared dangerous animals--Authorising local law, s 19(1)

For section 19(1) of the authorising local law, the criteria for declaring ananimal as a declared dangerous animal are set out in schedule 9.

Part 4 Seizure, impounding or destruction ofanimals

14 Animals that may be disposed of without auction or tender-Authorisinglocal law, s 32(1)(b)

For section 32(1)(b) of the authorising local law, all animals may be sold byprivate agreement, destroyed or disposed of in some other way.

15 Register of impounded animals--Authorising local law, s 33(3)For section 33(3) of the authorising local law, the register of impoundedanimals will be kept at the local governments public offices

Part 5 Appeals against destruction ordersThis part in the authorising local law does not contain any matters to beprovided for by subordinate local law.

Part 6 Miscellaneous

16 Conditions regarding supply of animals-Authorisinglocal law, s 42(1)

For the purposes of section 42(1) of the authorising local law, persons who

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supply an animal of a species or breed mentioned in column 1 of schedule10 must comply with the conditionsset out in column 2 of schedule 10.

17 Animals excluded from application of the local law--Authorising local law,schedule

For the purposes of the definition of "animal" in the schedule to theauthorising local law, the following species of animal are excluded from theapplicationof the authorising local law-This section has been intentionallyleft blank.

18 Species that are declared dangerousanimals-Authorising local law,schedule

For the purposes of the definition of "declared dangerous animar in theschedule to the authorising local law, an animal of the following species isa declared dangerous animal-This section has been intentionallyleft blank.

19 Prescribed period for reclaiminganimals-Authorising local law, scheduleFor the purposesof the definition of "prescribed perloc/' in the schedule tothe authorising local law, the period within which an animal may bereclaimed is-(a) for horses and cattle -- 5 working days; or(b) for cats and dogs that are implanted with a permanent identification

device under the Animal Management(Cats and Dogs) Act 2008

-5 working days; or(c) for dogs that are registered under the Animal Management (Cats and

Dogs) Act 2008-- 5 working days; or(d) for all other animals --

3 working days.

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Schedule 1 Prohibition on keeping animalssection 5

Column 1

Animal

1

Dog

2

Cat

3 Horse, donkey,

camel, cow, bull,ox, sheep, goat,alpaca, llama or

deer

4Poultry

5 Pig

6 Duck, goose orturkey

7 Ostrich, emu orpeacock

8

Bees

9 Cockatoo, galahor

Column 2

Circumstancesin which keeping of animal oranimals is prohibited

(a) More than 3 dogs over the age of 3 monthson anallotment with an area less than 6,000m2.

(b) More than 1 dog on premises which are multiresidential premises.

(c) Any of the following breeds, and a crossbreedofany of the following breeds, anywhere in the localgovernment area: American pit bull terrier or pitbull terner; dogo Argentino; fila Brasileiro;Japanese tosa; Perro de Presa Canario or PresaCanario.

(d) For the avoidanceof doubt, the prohibition in

paragraph(a) does not apply to the keeping ofworking dogs on an allotment.

(a) More than 3 cats over the age of 3 months on anallotment.

(b) More than 1 cat over the age of 3 months onpremiseswhich are multi-residential premises.

(a) An animal to which this item 3 applies on anallotment with an area less than 6,000 m2.

(b) A densityof animals to which this item 3 appliesthat is greater than 1 animal per 6,000m2.

A rooster on an allotment in an urban area unless eachof the owner and the responsible person for the roosteris a recognised breeder.

A pig on an allotment with an area less than 20,000m2.

3 or more birds to which this item 6 applies on anallotmentwith an area less than 6,000m2.A bird to which this item 7 applies on an allotment withan area less than 6,000m2.

(a) A hive on an allotment with an area less than1,000m2.

(b) More than 2 hives on an allotment with an area of1,000m2armore, but less than 4,000m2.

A bird to which this item 9 applies on an allotment withan area less than 6,000m2.

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other bird of asimilar size

10 Budgerigar, More than 20 birds to which this item 10 applies on ancanary or other allotmentwith an area less than 6,000m2.

,bird of a similar

size11 Racing pigeons

More than 20 birds to which this item 11 applies on anallotment with an area less than 6,000m2.

12 Guinea pigs and TBCdomestic mice

and rats

A prohibition prescribed in this schedule does not apply to the keeping of an animalor animals on premises if-(a) the animal or animals were kept on the premises before the commencement of

the authorising local law; and(b) the keeping of the animal or animals on the premises immediately before the

commencement of the authorising local law did not contravene any provision ofa local law of the local govemment that was repealed contemporaneouslywiththe making of the authorising local law.

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SChedule 2 Requirement for approval to keep animal1section 6

Column 1

Species or breedof animal

1

Any animal

2

Dog

3Cat

4 Pigeons or doves

5 Rooster

Column 2

Circumstancesin which keeping of animal oranimals requires approval2

An approval to keep an animal is required where theowner or responsible person for the animal hascommitted more than two offences against theauthorising local law in any 12 month period in relationto the same type of animalExample- The owner of a dog commits 2 roaming dog offencesin a 12 month period1. In the case of a dog that is not a guard dog,

working dog or greyhound registeredwith theGreyhound Racing Authority of Queensland, anapproval is required--(a) More than 1 dog over the age of 12 weeks on

premises or an allotment with an area lessthan 450m2.

(b) More than 2 dogs over the age of 12 weeks onpremises or an allotment with an area between451m2 and 4,000m2.

2. An approval is required to keep a guard dog on aproperty

3. An approval is required to keep more than 6

greyhounds registered with the Greyhound RacingAuthority of Queenslandover the age of 3 monthson a property less than 20,000m2.

An approval is required to keep 3 or more cats over theage of 3 months on a property and more than 1 cat perdwelling on a on a multiple dwelling property.An approval is required to keep pigeons or doves in anurban area or on a property less than 6,000m2.An approval is required to keep a rooster in an urbanarea or on a property less than 6,000m2.

Under section 6(3) of the authorismg local law. an approval is not required for the keepmgofanimals on land ifthe keepmg of the ammals on the land is author sed bv a developmentapproval under the Suotwnable PlanningAct 2009.

See Local Lan No I (Administration) 2011 and Subordinate Local Lau No ) (Adminatranon) 2011 in relatnonto the requirements and processes for approvals (e g. form of application for approval, documentsand materialsthat must accompany apphcations, criteria for grantmg approval, conditions that must be imposed on approvals.conditions that will ordinarily be imposed on approvals, term of approval, third party certification ofapplications).

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Schedule 3 Minimum standards for keeping animalsgenerally3

section 8(1)

1. Animal Standards

(a) The owner or responsible person must ensure that waste waters fromenclosures are drained in a nuisancefree manner and that run-off iskept off adjoining land or as otherwise directed by an authorisedperson.

(b) The owner or responsible person must ensure that excreta, food scrapsand other material that is, or is likely to become, offensive or is likely to,or does, attract vermin, is collected at least daily and, if not immediatelyremoved from the premises, is kept in a fly proof container.

(c) The owner or responsible person must ensure that any enclosure inwhich the animal is kept is in a clean and sanitary condition.

(d) The owner or responsible person must ensure that any enclosure inwhich the animal is kept is properly maintained in an aestheticallyacceptablecondition.

(e) Parts of a building or structure which does not have openings throughwhich an animal can escape may form part of the enclosure in lieu offencing.

(f) Where gates form part of the enclosure, they must be kept closed andlatched except when in actual immediate use.

(g) Must contain adequate shelter, food and water.(h) A person who keeps an animal on premises must ensure that it does

not cause an animal noise nuisance.

2 For the purposes of section 1(h), an animal causes an animal noisenuisance if it makes a noise which-(a) occurs more than once; and(b) disrupts or inhibits an activity ordinarily carried out on adjoining or

nearby residential premises.Example for section 2(b)

-A noise made by an animal which disrupts a person-(a) holding a conversation:or

(b) watchinga television; or

Note that the EnnronmentalProtec non Act i V94 imposes duties on mdmduals and createsoffences m relationto actmties that may cause enuronmental nmsance, which might include noise, odours or dust caused by thekeeping of ammals.

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(c) listening to a radioor recorded material; or

(d) sleeping.

In order for an animal noise nuisance under this section 2 to occur, it is not necessarythat the degree of interferencefrom the noise is such as to be continuous. or to makeit practicably impossible to-(a) hold a conversation;or

(b) watch a television; or

(c) listen to a radio or recorded material at ordinaryvolumes; or

(d) fall or stay asleep.

Any occurrence by which a person is woken from sleep, or by which a person isdistractedor annoyed during the course of carrying out some other ordinary activity, ina way which would not occur in the absence of the animal noise, is a disruption to oran inhibition of an activity ordinarily carried out on residential premises. It is notnecessary that the animal noise totally drowns out the sound of the conversation,television, radio or recorded material. It is sufficient if attention is merely diverted fromthis sound by the noise which is being made by the animal. It is not necessary thatthe animal noise be a repeated or ongoing interruption of sleep or that it be the totalshattering of sleep

3. The criteria an authorised person must consider when deciding whetherananimal makes a noise which disrupts or inhibits an activity ordinarilycarriedout on adjoining or nearby residential premises include-(a) has the local government received 3 complaints of a contravention of

section 1(h) from 3 persons all of whom occupy separate premises inthe same or an adjoining street to the premises the subject of thecomplaints;and

(b) has the local government received 2 complaints of a contravention ofsection 1(h) in circumstances where the land the subject of thecomplaints is not located in an area occupied predominantly byresidential premises.

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Schedule 4 Minimum standards for keeping particularanimals

section 8(2)

Column 1

Species or breedof animal

1.

Horse, donkey,camel, alpaca,

llama, deer, sheepor goat

2.

Cattie

3· Budgerigars,Canaries and

other birds of a

similar size

4. Geese, ducks,chickens,

roosters, turkeysand other poultry

S.

Pigeons

Column 2

Minimum standards for keeping animals

Where the animal is kept in an urban area or on land lessthan 10,000m2and more than 6,000m2, the owner orresponsibleperson for the animal must provide the localgovemment with the following information-

(a) the person's name, address and telephonenumber, including mobile phone number; and

(b) contact details for an alternative contact person;and

(c) details of where the animal is kept.

The owner or responsible person for the animal mustprovide the local government with the followinginformation-(a) the person's name, address and telephone

number, including mobile phone number; and(b) contact details for an alternative contact person;

and(c) details of where the animal is kept; and(d) a descriptionof the animal, including any brand

or identification mark on the animal.1) All seed and other food for the birds must be

contained within a properly sealed and verminproof container.

2) Cages and aviaries are to be thoroughly cleanedonce per week.

1) All seed and other food for the birds must be

contained within a properly sealed and verminproof container.

2) Enclosures are to be thoroughlycleaned once perweek.

1) Enclosed housing must use deep litter or otherappropriatesubstrate.

2) Pigeon lofts must be regularly cleaned andmaintained in a healthy condition so that no foodscraps, pigeon faeces or feathers may create afood source to attract vermin.

3) Rodents and other vermin must be vigorouslycontrolled.

4) All food must be stored in sealed verminproof

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6.

Doves

7.Greyhounds

8. Dogs (otherthangreyhounds)

containers and must not be left uncovered.5) The pigeons' owner or the occupierof those

premises must control feral pigeons attracted tocaptive managed flocks.

6) Waste must be disposed of in an approvedmanner.

7) The slaughtering of pigeons in urban areas is

prohibited.8) The uncontrolled release of pigeons (free lofting)

in an urban area is not permitted.9) Free non-flight time must be conducted under

close supervision by the owner.10)The exit and entry of these birds from a loft, aviary

or cage must be fully controlled. Provisionmust bemade for all released birds to return through aone-way entrance that will not permit uncontrolledexit.

11)Every reasonable attempt must be made toretrieve birds that do not return.

12)Birds must not be permitted to roost onneighbours' premises.

13)Birds must be appropriately conditioned in theirbehaviour to ensure rapid and voluntary retum totheir enclosure after liberation.

1) All seed and other food for the birds must becontained within a properly sealed and verminproof container.

2) Cages and aviaries are to be thoroughly cleanedonce per week.

3) Exercise periods are permissible from dawn until9.00am and from 3.00pm until dark.

4) Doves must not be out unsupervisedduring theday and should not be allowed to rest on houseroofs or other neighbouring property.

Where greyhounds are kept on premises they must beI kept in accordance with the Greyhound Racing Authorityof Queensland - Code of Practice

The owner of a dog must ensure that at all times the dogis wearing the registration device mentioned in section12(3) of the Animal Management(Cats and Dogs) Act2008.

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Schedule 5 Prohibition of animals in public places*section 9

Column 1 Column 2Public place Species or breed of animals

prohibited1. In any playground, or within 5 metres of All domestic animals

any playground, in a park or reservewhere animals are otherwise permitted

2. All cemetery reserves All domestic animals

3. All parks and reserves All domestic animals other thancats and dogs

4. An animal exclusionzone designated in All domestic animalsthe conditions of an approval for anactivity in a local government controlledarea or road issued under Local LawNo.1 (Administration)2011.

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Schedule 6 Requirements for proper enclosures foranimals

section 11

Column 1

,Species orbreed ofanimal

1 Cats, dogs 1)and otheranimals notlistedelsewherein this

. Schedule

2)

4)

2 Geese,ducks,chickens,roosters,turkeys andotherpoultry

Column 2

Requirements for proper enclosures

The enclosure--(a) must be suitably fenced; and

(b) must be of a size appropriate to the species andbreed of the animal to be enclosed; and

(c) may be constructed such that parts of a building orstructure can form part of the enclosure in lieu offencing, provided the building or structure does nothave openings through which the animal can escape;and

(d) must contain adequate shelter.

The enclosure's gates must be closed and latched exceptwhen in actual immediate use.

Suitably fenced means a fence constructedof strongmaterialsand designed in such a way to the prevent theanimal from-

(a) escaping over, under, through or around the fence;and

(b) protrudingover, under, through or around the fence;and

(c) threatening to attack a person or animal over, under,through or around the fence; and

(d) attacking a person or animal over, under, through oraround the fence.

Keeping an animal on a leash does not constitute a properenclosure.

The enclosure must--(a) not be sited closer than 2 metres from the property

boundaries; and(b) be located at the rear of the premises behind the

residence (if any) situated on the premises; and

(c) prevent the animals from being nearer than 10m toany local government road or State-controlledroad.

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3 Pigeons 1) The cage or aviary must not be sited closer than 2 metresfrom the property boundaries.

2) The enclosure must be constructed to preventany such birdfrom being within 10 metres of any dwelling (except anydwelling on the premises).

3) All pigeons must be housed in purpose built facilities.

4) Where wooden floors are used, a clear air space not lessthan 400mm between the ground level and the underside ofthe flooring timbers must be provided.

5) Where concrete floors are used, a concrete edge to the slabextending at least 600mm into the ground must be provided.

6) Pigeon lofts are to have a maximum height of 2.5 metresabove natural ground level.

7) An appropriate size of enclosure must be selected to housea maximumnumber of birds within the proposed loft.

8) The maximum number of birds per cubic metre of air spacemust not exceed 5.

9) Positioning of pigeon lofts must be such that the amenity ofadjoining premises is preserved, with no inconvenienceornuisance resulting from this activity or from flying birds.

10) Appropriate landing boards must be provided to encourage

__the uninterrupted retu_m of birds to the loft, aviary or cage.

4 Doves The enclosure must not be sited closer than 2 metres from theproperty boundaries.

5 Horses, The enclosure must-cattle' (a) be constructed to prevent any such animal from beingsheep,

within 10 metres of any dwelling (except any dwelling

thaand

on the premises);and

animals of (b) except in rural areas, be sited a minimum distance ofa similar 2 metres from the property boundaries.size

6 Caged The cages/enclosures must-birds

(a) not be sited closer than 2 metres from the propertyboundaries;and

(b) be located at the rear of the premises behind theresidence (if any) situated on the premises; and

(c) prevent the animals from being nearer than 10m toany local government road or State-controlledroad;and

(d) meet the following dimensions to have the followingsize of birds contained:

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Indoor or suspendedcageSize Minimum Minimum Increased floorof Number floor area for each

birds of birds area (sqh ht

additional bird(mm) ¡ m) (sq m)100 2 0.1 0.34 0.1

200 2 0.16 0.34 0.1300 2 0.5 0.9 0.25400 2 1 0.9 0.6500 2 2.25 1.5 0.85900 2 4 1.5 1.4

Minimumsize of aviary outdoorSize Minimum Minimum increased floorof Number floor area for each

birds of birds area (sq heightadditionalbird

(mm) m} (sq m)100 2 0.37 1.8 0.18200 2 0.72 1.8 0.36300 2 1 1.8 0.5400 2 1.5 1.8 0.75500 2 2.5 1.8 1.25900 2 5 1.8 2.5

Aviaries/cages with floor area exceeding 2sq m mustbe of a minimum height of at least 1.8m and allowaccess for physical entry. The minimum length andwidth of any cage should be at least twice the lengthof the largest bird in the cage.

Combined buildings and structureson site are not toexceed 50% of site coverage.

Note that in the case of any lawfully establishedenclosures that were existing at the introductionofthis Local Law that do not comply with the requirements of 2(a), 3(a), 4(a) and 5(a) are deemedacceptable if:

(i) a plan of the enclosure and site is provided to the North Burnett Regional Council prior to,or within 3 months of, the introductionof this Local Law, and

(ii) the enclosure is maintained in accordance with all other requirements of Schedules 3, 4and 6; and

(iii) no more than 10 years have lapsed since the introduction of this Local Law.

(iv) the exemption only applies to the existing property occupier and any exemption isextinguished once the property has sold or the existing occupier has left the property.

es of birds are derived from the following exampleof birds contained within each group:100 Zebra, Cuban, Double Bar, Orange Breasted Waxbill Finches, Canaries, African Peachface

and Mask Birds

200 Neophemas, Budgerigars, Yorkshire canaries, Red Crested Cardinal Finches, Lorikeetsmm xcept Rainbow and Red Collared)

300mm Rosellas, Cockatiels, Lorikeets, Bronze-WingPigeons

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400mm King, Princess, Indian Ringneckand Superb Parrots, Galahs, Long Billed Corellas

500mm SulphurCrested Cockatoos

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Schedule 7 Requirements for keeping a dog in a koalaarea

section 12(1)

This schedule has been left intentionally blank.

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Schedule 8 Koala areas'

section 12(2)

This schedule has been left intentionallyblank.

"Koala areas" under section 15(4) of the authonsing local law comprise the areas designated in this scheduleplus "koala habitat areas" designated by a State planning mstrument or a conservation plan made under theNature Conservation Act 1992

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Schedule 9 Criteria for declared dangerous animalssection 13

The following criteria will be considered prior to the declaration of an animal, otherthan a dog, being declared dangerous-(a) whether the animal has attacked a person;(b) whether the animal has attacked anotheranimal;(c) whether the animal has caused fear of attack in a person;(d) whether the animal has exhibited behaviour that, in the opinion of an authorised

person, gives rise to concern that it is likely to either attack a person or animalor cause fear to a person.

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Schedule 10 Conditions for supply of animalssection 18

Column 1 Column 2

Species or breed Conditions that must be complied with whenof animal supplyinganimals

1 Cats and dogs 1) The supplier must provide the person who is

(under 18 months obtaining the animal with documented evidence® that

of age)the animal-(a) has received all core vaccines in accordance

with the recommendationsin the AustralianVeterinary Association's policy on vaccinationof dogs and cats;

(b) has been wormed; and,

(c) has been micro-chipped in accordancewith theAnimal Management(Cats and Dogs) Act2008.

2) The supplier must lodge a North Burnett RegionalCouncil Animal Change of Ownership Form within 14

days of supply.

Documented evidence for the purpose of section 1(a) is a vaccinationcertificate from a Veterinary Practice. Foi 1;b) a statutory declarat.ion

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Schedule 11 Dictionary

allotment means a single parcel of land, or several contiguousparcels of land whereall of the contiguous parcels of land are in

(a) the same ownership; or

(b) the same occupation.

animal noise nuisance see section 8(1) and schedule 3.

birds means all birds other than noisy birds, special birds, poultry and roosters.

noisy bird means a bird that is noisy in the opinion of an authorised person andincludes a cacophonous bird of the Galah, cockatoo, magpie, peacockor currawongvariety but does not include a rooster.

poultry includes any species of chickens (including bantam chickens), geese, ducks,

guinea fowls, turkeys, pheasants or quails.

recognised breeder, of a speciesor breed of animal, means a person who is a

memberof an incorporated association or other body which-(a) has objects which promote the breedingof the species or breed of animal;

and

(b) is recognised by the local govemment as representativeof the breedersofthe species or breed of animal in the local governmentarea of the local

government.

msidence means a building, or part of a building, that is-(a) fixed to land; and

(b) designed, or approved by a local govemment, for human habitationby a

single family unit; and

(c) used for residential purposes

residentialpremises means premises used, or intended to be used, predominantlyas a place of residence.

specialbirds includes emus and ostriches

This and the preceding 23 pages bearing my initials is a certified copy of theconsolidated version of Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011 adopted byNorth Burnett Regional Council under section 32 of the Local Government Act 2009by resolutiondated the day of 2015

Chief Executive Officer456615 1

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GOV 02 FINANCIAL REPORT

File: 12 – Financial Management Responsible Officer: David Wiskar – General Manager Corporate &

Community Services Report prepared by: Lisa Benham –Manager Financial Services 1. PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide Council with up to date, accurate and relevant financial information as at 31 January 2015. 2. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND At Council’s Budget Meeting on 8 July 2014, Council adopted the Operational and Capital budget for the financial period 01 July 2014 to 30 June 2015. Council adopted its first operational budget amendment at its October general meeting. This report outlines performance for the year to the end of last month against the October 2014 amended budget. These statements form the report which outlines Council’s performance for the financial year to month end and the financial position as at that date. The Income Statement outlines the result of Council’s day to day operations. The Balance Sheet outlines the impact of those operations and capital expenditure. 3. CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 5 – Governance, Section:

5.5 Transparency in Performance 4. POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil 5. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Local Government Regulation 2012 requires that Council be given statements made up to as near as practical to the end of the preceding month. 6. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Nil 7. RISK MANAGEMENT Nil

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8. CONSULTATION Monthly Reports are sent to each of the directors and managers for them to analyse and assess. 9. OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Report is for information purposes only 10. OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION Please note YTD Budget is the 2014/2015 Amended Budget (1st Quarter Review) OPERATING EXPENDITURE Overall Materials/Services plus Employee wages remain under budget by 4% or $639k (Actual $14.287 mil v’s YTD Budget $14.926 mil). This is a reduction in the underspend in this area compared to December 2014 (8% or $1.1 million). Currently the Road Maintenance budgets are underspent (Actual $1.782 mil v’s YTD Budget $2.538 mil - $756k under) due to Christmas Close Down, therefore now that works crews have returned to work there will be a increase in operating expenditure as both employees and plant are deployed to maintenance jobs. OPERATING REVENUE The total operating revenue is tracking under budget (Actual $16.940 mil v’s YTD Budget $19.511 mil - $2.5mill under), however on Trend when compared to 2013-14 year. This is the normal pattern of income for Council as revenue inflows are reduced in the Month of January. Sales Revenues are currently tracking higher than expectation due to some variances in RPC Jobs (Actual $2.878 mil v’s YTD Budget $2.412 mil - $465k over budget). This will be re-forecast in the half yearly review. Limited Operating Grants, Subsidies, contribution have been received in the month of January, with the balance increasing by $50k. This revenue currently is at 48% of the yearly budget (Actual $5.974 mil v’s YTD Budget $7.334 mil), however is tracking where expected due to the timing of the Federal Assistance Grants. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Capital Expenditure is sitting at 25% of Budget with $2.630 million spent YTD. Expenditure on Infrastructure capital projects remains low.

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CASH FLOW December Comments The movement in the Cash Balance during the 2015 financial year continues to track outside budget expectations for this time of year. With both Revenue and Expenditure tracking according to trend, this variation in cash balance is only due to the extent of Flood monies owed to Council as at 31 December ($5.1 million excluding Emergent & CDO & including $2,000,000 receipt in January). This has reduced since October 2014 which was $8.2 million. Actual cash position at this point in time is $15.5million when compared to Dec 13 (Excluding Flood Monies in Advance) $19.18mil. It was expressed in the October 2014 Council Report that it would be prudent to review our cash position in December if it was envisaged that NDRRA would delay payments to Council. It is not expected the we will receive this outstanding balance of $5,100,000 from NDRRA for another 2 months (March 2015). After a review of our Cash Position, it has been determined that we can hold this outstanding balance for the short term, without causing any liquidity problems. December comments are still an accurate reflection of Council Cash position in January. With the additional $2,000,000 Flood Money received in early January (as indicated above), council cash position has improved from December (December 2014 $15.503 million v January 2015 $16.629 million). The comments in December concerning liquidity still remain in place and liquidity is expected to improved in February and March as rates will be levied and cash inflows will increase as a direct result.

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OUTSTANDING RATES Outstanding rates as at 31 January 2015 have reduced to $937,018 when compared to 31 December 2014 totals of $1,002,906. Half yearly rates were issued on 13 August 2014 with the second levy issue date being 11 February 2015. 11 ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 is the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Excluding Flood) Attachment 2 is the Balance Sheet Attachment 3 is the Statement of Cashflow Attachment 4 is the Statement of Comprehensive Income (all Council) Attachment 5 is the Revenue & Expenditure report by Category RECOMMENDATION That the Financial Report as presented be adopted.

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NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCILStatement of Comprehensive Income (Excluding Flood)For the Period ended 31 January 2015

2015

Actual

2015

Budget

Income

Revenue

Recurrent revenue

Rates, levies and charges 6,341,256 13,926,976 46%

Fees and charges 692,129 1,242,197 56%

Rental income 227,408 401,500 57%

Interest received 414,802 690,218 60%

Sales revenue 2,878,282 4,136,078 70%

Other income 413,005 477,916 86%

Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 5,974,107 12,572,573 48%

Total recurrent revenue 16,940,989 33,447,458 51%

Expenses

Recurrent expenses

Employee benefits (7,259,626) (15,000,000) 48%

Materials and services (7,027,574) (10,588,533) 66%

Finance costs (108,597) (223,876) 49%

Depreciation and amortisation (7,126,075) (12,216,128) 58%

Total recurrent expenses (21,521,872) (38,028,537) 57%

Operating Result before Capital Items (4,580,882) (4,581,079) 100%

Total Capital income


Provision for Landfill 0 (167,000)

Gain/(Loss) on sale of assets 0 0 #DIV/0!

Total Capital income 1,707,631 3,010,220 57%

Net Result after Capital Items (2,873,251) (1,570,859) 183%

Other comprehensive income

Increase / (decrease) in asset revaluation surplus 0 0

Total other comprehensive income for the year 0 0

Total comprehensive income for the year (2,873,251) (1,570,859) 183%

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Attachment 2

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCILBalance SheetFor the Period ended 31 January 2015

2015

Actual

2015

Budget

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 16,629,014 14,602,884

Trade and other receivables 1,105,365 4,468,222

Inventories 535,099 440,958

Total current assets 18,269,478 19,512,064

Non‐current Assets

Receivables 9,000 3,000

Property, plant and equipment 830,606,367 831,649,611

Intangible assets 0 0

Total non‐current assets 830,615,367 831,652,611

TOTAL ASSETS 848,884,845 851,164,675

Current Liabilities

Trade and other payables 2,488,599 3,334,332

Borrowings 215,661 437,437

Provisions 1,972,093 2,136,871

Other 238,613 213,850

Total current liabilities 4,914,966 6,122,490

Non‐current Liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities 3,149,286 2,712,841

Provisions 289,676 314,358

Total non‐current liabilities 3,438,962 3,027,199

TOTAL LIABILITIES 8,353,928 9,149,689

NET COMMUNITY ASSETS 840,530,917 842,014,986

Community Equity

Shire capital 721,928,981 667,245,449

Asset revaluation reserve 137,804,849 181,860,828

Retained surplus/(deficiency) (19,202,913) (7,091,291)

TOTAL COMMUNITY EQUITY 840,530,917 842,014,986

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Attachment 3

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCILStatement of Cash FlowFor the Period ended 31 January 2015

2015

Actual

2015

Budget

Cash flows from operating activities:

Receipts from customers 15,764,521 20,217,866

Payments to suppliers and employees (33,723,978) (63,183,703)

(17,959,457) (42,965,837)

Interest received 414,802 690,218

Rental income 227,408 465,500

Non‐capital grants and contributions 16,981,299 37,536,063

Borrowing costs (90,798) (188,876)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities (426,746) (4,462,932)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Payments for property, plant and equipment (2,630,082) (11,660,300)

Net movement on loans and advances 0 6,000

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and Equipment 0 350,000

Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 1,704,631 3,630,500

Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities (925,451) (7,673,800)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from borrowings 0 0

Repayment of borrowings (208,546) (424,500)

Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities (208,546) (424,500)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents held (1,560,743) (10,806,033)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of reporting period 18,189,757 25,408,917

Cash and cash equivalents at end of reporting period 16,629,014 14,602,884

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Attachment 4

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL

FLOOD ACCOUNTSStatement of Comprehensive Income (Extract)

For the Period ended 31 January 2015

2013 Actual 2014 Actual 2015 Actual TOTAL

Income

Revenue

Recurrent revenue

Counter Disaster ‐ Grant Income 542,120 542,120

Emergent ‐ Grant Income 4,465,226 4,465,226

Restoration ‐ Grant Revenue 19,765,675 70,219,796 11,004,192 100,989,663

TOTAL FLOOD RECURRENT REVENUE 19,765,675 75,227,142 11,004,192 105,997,009

Expenses

Recurrent expenses

Counter Disaster ‐ Recurrent Expenses

Employee benefits (175,932) (175,932)

Materials and services (517,797) (2,981) (520,778)

(693,729) (2,981) 0 (696,710)

Emergent ‐ Recurrent Expenses

Employee benefits (512,658) (311) (512,969)

Materials and services (4,550,260) (36,700) (4,586,959)

(5,062,918) (37,010) 0 (5,099,928)

Restoration ‐ Recurrent Expenses

Employee benefits (43,944) (1,079,707) (661,942) (1,785,593)

Materials and services (653,887) (87,711,856) (15,603,131) (103,968,874)

(697,831) (88,791,563) (16,265,073) (105,754,467)

Total ‐ Recurrent Expenses

Employee benefits (732,534) (1,080,018) (661,942) (2,474,494)

Materials and services (5,721,944) (87,751,537) (15,603,131) (109,076,612)

TOTAL FLOOD RECURRENT EXPENDITURE (6,454,478) (88,831,555) (16,265,073) (111,551,106)

Operating Result before Capital Items 13,311,197 (13,604,412) (5,260,882) (5,554,097)

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Attachment 5

NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCILStatement of Comprehensive IncomeFor the Period ended 31 January 2015

2015

Actual

2015

Budget

Income

Revenue

Recurrent revenue

Rates, levies and charges 6,341,256 13,926,976 46%

Fees and charges 692,129 1,242,197 56%

Rental income 227,408 401,500 57%

Interest received 414,802 690,218 60%

Sales revenue 2,878,282 4,136,078 70%

Other income 413,005 477,916 86%


Total recurrent revenue 29,445,181 48,351,108 61%

Expenses

Recurrent expenses

Employee benefits (7,921,568) (15,000,000) 53%

Materials and services (22,630,705) (26,700,183) 85%

Finance costs (108,597) (223,876) 49%

Depreciation and amortisation (7,126,075) (12,216,128) 0%

Total recurrent expenses (37,786,945) (54,140,187) 57%

Operating Result before Capital Items (8,341,764) (5,789,079) 21%

Total Capital income

Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 207,631 3,177,220 7%

Gain/(Loss) on Sale of Assets 0 (167,000) 0%

Reverse Previous Year Impaitment 0 0 #DIV/0!

Total Capital income 207,631 3,010,220 7%

Net Result after Capital Items (8,134,133) (2,778,859) 36%

Other comprehensive income

Increase / (decrease) in asset revaluation surplus 0 0 #DIV/0!

Total other comprehensive income for the year 0 0 #DIV/0!

Total comprehensive income for the year (8,134,133) (2,778,859) 36%

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Attachment 6NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCILRevenue & Expenditure ReportFor the Period ended 31 January 2015

31/01/2015 Budget 31/01/2015 Budget 31/01/2015 Budget

Executive Services1000-0003 GOVERNANCE 0 0.0% 0 516,028 52.1% 990,000 (516,028) 52.1% (990,000)1030-0003 EMERGENCY SERVICES 1,628,854 5616.7% 29,000 246,280 119.5% 206,041 1,382,574 -780.9% (177,041)1055-0003 RURAL FIRE 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 01056-0003 EMERGENCY DISASTER LEVY 9,967 52.6% 18,948 910 4.8% 18,948 9,057 0.0% 01060-0003 PUBLIC RELATIONS 0 0.0% 0 556 5.6% 10,000 (556) 5.6% (10,000)1070-0003 HUMAN RESOURCES 15,250 152.5% 10,000 275,620 47.9% 575,000 (260,370) 46.1% (565,000)

EXECUTIVE SERVICES 1,654,071 2854.4% 57,948 1,039,393 57.7% 1,799,989 614,678 -35.3% (1,742,041)

Department of Community and Corporate ServicesDEPARTMENTAL COSTS1080-0003 CORPORATE/COMMUNITIES DEPART 0 0.0% 0 130,071 43.2% 301,000 (130,071) 43.2% (301,000)DEPARTMENTAL COSTS 0 0.0% 0 130,071 43.2% 301,000 (130,071) 43.2% (301,000)

FINANCE SECTION1300-0003 RECORDS MANAGEMENT 0 0.0% 0 83,284 52.1% 160,000 (83,284) 52.1% (160,000)1550-0003 FINANCE 8,489,915 50.6% 16,773,976 2,212,161 67.8% 3,262,792 6,277,754 46.5% 13,511,1841600-0003 EMPLOYEE COSTS & RECOVERIES 0 0.0% 0 163,499 127.7% 128,000 (163,499) 127.7% (128,000)1700-0003 STORES/PURCHASING 0 0.0% 0 (5,793) 0.0% 0 5,793 0.0% 02951-0003 LDC BUS SERVICE 2,593 0.0% 0 16,646 0.0% 0 (14,053) 0.0% 0

FINANCE SECTION 8,489,915 50.6% 16,773,976 2,453,152 69.1% 3,550,792 6,036,764 45.7% 13,223,184

CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTION1100-0003 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 138,716 45.8% 302,659 1,023,974 56.8% 1,801,250 (885,258) 59.1% (1,498,591)1800-0003 LIBRARIES 11,073 63.6% 17,400 273,975 54.0% 507,011 (262,902) 53.7% (489,611)1900-0003 COUNCIL HOUSING 79,924 69.5% 115,000 96,946 67.0% 144,675 (17,022) 57.4% (29,675)2050-0003 COMMUNITY & CULTURAL 0 0.0% 0 99,845 44.7% 223,600 (99,845) 44.7% (223,600)2100-0003 SOCIAL HOUSING 74,841 51.1% 146,500 86,576 60.8% 142,398 (11,736) -286.1% 4,1022500-0003 CULTURAL-MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 366 0.0% 0 68,092 43.5% 156,431 (67,726) 43.3% (156,431)2600-0003 CARE FACILITIES 51,158 51.2% 100,000 47,225 51.9% 91,000 3,933 43.7% 9,0004200-0003 CEMETERIES 64,126 58.3% 110,000 128,298 58.3% 220,008 (64,172) 58.3% (110,008)2700-0003 COMMUNITY SUPPORT 244,233 58.9% 414,704 261,580 42.2% 620,544 (17,347) 8.4% (205,840)3300-0003 COMMUNITY AND MEMORIAL HALLS 7,362 61.4% 12,000 306,303 59.2% 517,631 (298,940) 59.1% (505,631)3500-0003 OTHER SPORTS & REC FACILITIES 59,864 4.9% 1,221,000 190,767 61.5% 310,163 (130,904) -14.4% 910,837CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTI 731,663 30.0% 2,439,263 2,583,582 54.6% 4,734,711 (1,851,918) 80.7% (2,295,448)

TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTION2000-0003 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 40,000 133.3% 30,000 170,083 73.6% 231,000 (130,083) 64.7% (201,000)2300-0003 TOURIST PROMOTION 2,850 285.0% 1,000 111,570 52.5% 212,599 (108,720) 51.4% (211,599)2350-0003 R M WILLIAMS 13,192 55.9% 23,600 113,299 46.4% 244,387 (100,106) 45.3% (220,787)3600-0003 CARAVAN PARKS 256,039 55.9% 458,247 326,221 56.9% 573,122 (70,182) 61.1% (114,875)3400-0003 SWIMMING POOLS 0 0.0% 0 469,745 59.4% 790,599 (469,745) 59.4% (790,599)TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTI 312,081 60.9% 512,847 1,190,918 58.0% 2,051,707 (878,836) 57.1% (1,538,860)

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SECTION7200-0003 COMPLIANCE 28,733 62.5% 46,000 120,297 49.7% 242,148 (91,564) 46.7% (196,148)7600-0003 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 129,573 61.0% 212,500 323,953 47.2% 686,600 (194,380) 41.0% (474,100)DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SECTION 158,306 61.2% 258,500 444,251 47.8% 928,748 (285,945) 42.7% (670,248)COMMUNITY & CORPORATE SERVICES 9,691,966 48.5% 19,984,586 6,801,972 58.8% 11,566,958 2,889,994 34.3% 8,417,628

11,847,995

Department of Engineering and Environmental ServicesDEPARTMENTAL COSTS3950-2000 TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0

DEPARTMENTAL COSTS 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 0

WORKS ENGINEER SECTION4000-0003 ENGINEERING OFFICE 1,263,870 23.5% 5,373,663 5,402,914 55.5% 9,738,111 (4,139,044) 94.8% (4,364,448)4100-0003 MAINTENANCE 0 0.0% 0 1,782,185 40.9% 4,352,120 (1,782,185) 40.9% (4,352,120)4300-0003 SPORT & RECREATION 4,431 55.4% 8,000 749,104 53.3% 1,404,669 (744,673) 53.3% (1,396,669)4700-0003 RECOVERABLE WORKS 2,878,282 69.6% 4,136,078 3,028,865 75.6% 4,004,552 (150,583) -114.5% 131,5264600-0003 WORKSHOP AND DEPOTS 228,589 90.4% 253,000 (1,187,909) 45.3% (2,624,543) 1,416,499 49.2% 2,877,543WORKS ENGINEER SECTION 4,375,172 44.8% 9,770,741 9,775,159 57.9% 16,874,909 (5,399,987) 76.0% (7,104,168)

TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION4400-0003 WASHDOWN BAYS 6,257 43.2% 14,500 20,775 32.6% 63,703 (14,518) 29.5% (49,203)4500-0003 QUARRIES 242,857 100.0% 242,857 1,866 1.2% 152,857 240,991 267.8% 90,0004800-0003 AERODROMES 0 0.0% 0 73,994 44.1% 167,783 (73,994) 44.1% (167,783)5000-0003 WATER 831,997 27.3% 3,044,210 1,655,866 52.7% 3,140,263 (823,869) 857.7% (96,053)6000-0002 SEWERAGE SERVICES 871,681 49.9% 1,745,981 857,543 55.9% 1,532,765 14,138 6.6% 213,216TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION 1,952,793 38.7% 5,047,548 2,610,044 51.6% 5,057,371 (657,251) 6690.9% (9,823)

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SECTION7000-0003 ENVIRONMENTAL 441,542 72.3% 610,884 425,578 64.7% 657,390 15,963 -34.3% (46,506)4850-0003 LAND PROTECTION 2,043 54.5% 3,750 179,376 55.0% 326,000 (177,333) 55.0% (322,250)7500-0003 WASTE MANAGEMENT 595,961 51.9% 1,149,221 755,276 40.3% 1,874,920 (159,315) 22.0% (725,699)ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SECTION 1,039,546 58.9% 1,763,855 1,360,230 47.6% 2,858,310 (320,685) 29.3% (1,094,455)

SPECIAL PROJECTS SECTION7800-2000 SPECIAL PROJECTS 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 38,000 0 0.0% (38,000)

SPECIAL PROJECTS SECTION 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0% 38,000 0 0.0% (38,000)

ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 7,367,510 44.4% 16,582,144 13,745,433 55.4% 24,828,590 (6,377,923) 77.3% (8,246,446)

18,713,547 51.1% 36,624,678 21,586,799 56.5% 38,195,537 (2,873,251) 182.9% (1,570,859)

FLOOD OPERATIONS2013 FLOOD OPERATIONS 11,004,192 73.8% 14,903,650 16,265,073 101.0% 16,111,650 (5,260,882) 435.5% (1,208,000)

29,717,739 57.7% 51,528,328 37,851,872 69.7% 54,307,187 (8,134,133) 293% (2,778,859)

---------- REVENUE ---------- ---------- EXPENDITURE ---------- --------- SURPLUS/(DEFICIENCY) ---------

TOTAL REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE(Excluding Flood Ops)

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1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is for Council to consider and appoint delegates to attend Conference/Events which will be held throughout 2015. A list of upcoming conferences is listed in the report. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND Resolutions carried at the Policy and Planning Standing Committee of 04 February 2014 are as follows:

6.2 Councillor Conference Attendance 2014 Cr PW Lobegeier moved and Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM seconded: The Councillors and Chief Executive Officer be approved to attend the following Conferences: • LGAQ Finance Summit/LGAQ Civic Leaders Forum – Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Chief Executive Officer. • National General Assembly of Local Government – Mayor and Chief Executive Officer. • ALGWA (Queensland Branch) Annual State Conference – Deputy Mayor Cr JF Dowling. • LGAQ Economic Development Conference – Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM and General Manager Corporate and Community Services. • LGAQ Local Government Delivery Summit – Cr PW Lobegeier and the General Manager of Engineering and Environment. • LGAQ 118th Annual State Conference – Mayor, Cr KS Wendt OAM BEM, Cr WJ Bowen and Cr PW Francis. • ALGA National Roads and Transport Congress – Cr PW Francis and Assistant Director of Technical Services. CARRIED 7/0

3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN

Regional Representation – 5.8.1 – Advocate to all tiers of government and relevant industry organisation for the provision and enhancement of appropriate services and infrastructure within their jurisdictions.

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4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Policy 103 – Reimbursement and provision of facilities for Mayor and Councillors; Policy 114 – Councillor Code of Conduct; and Policy 307 – Training and Development. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Local Government Act 2009 Local Government Regulation 2012 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Conference attendance is to be within budget constraints. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Providing opportunities for regional representation and advocacy and maintaining up to date information on current legislation and industry standards.

8 CONSULTATION Not applicable. 9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER LGAQ ELECTED MEMBER UPDATE 19 March; Bundaberg Regional Council LGAQ/QTC FINANCE SUMMIT 21-22 April; Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills LGAQ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 21 and 23 April 2015 Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT 14-17 June Canberra 2015 ANNUAL ALGWA (QUEENSLAND BRANCH) 23-24 July Gayndah LGAQ ARTS AND CULTURE CONFERENCE September 2015 (Date TBA) Caloundra

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119th LGAQ ANNUAL CONFERENCE 19 - 21 October 2015 Empire Theatre, Toowoomba ALGA NATIONAL ROAD AND TRANSPORT CONGRESS 17-19 November Ballarat, NSW 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION Council is requested to provide advice in regard to the aforementioned conferences. RECOMMENDATION

That North Burnett Regional Council resolves to appoint the following Councillors to the nominated events:

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Responsible Officer: David Wiskar – Acting Chief Executive Officer Report prepared by: David Wiskar – Acting Chief Executive Officer

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to request Council endorsement for the attendance of the Acting CEO at the annual Local Government Managers Association National Conference. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The Local Government Managers Association of Australia Conference will be held Darwin from the 29th of April to 1st of May. NBRC CEO Mark Pitt has indicated that due to his recovery will not be in a position to attend this conference. North Burnett Regional Council has attended this conference consistently for the past 5 years. Attendance at LGMA conference is important development opportunity in the following areas of Council’s business; Networking and information sharing with Council leaders from around

Australia. The opportunity to collaborate with other Councils to influence state and

federal government policy and funding initiatives, and The opportunity to participate in learning sessions and discussion forums

to keep abreast of the latest management approaches and strategies in Local Government.

The agenda of the National Conference is attached at Appendix A. To share the information across the Council the Acting CEO will undertake a training program on key learnings with Council Managers on return from the event. A report on the attendance learnings and benefits will be tabled at Council.

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3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Corporate Plan Outcomes:

3.6 Business Development ‐ Effective engagement with the private sector and Government

3.6.1 Work with the private sector and other levels of government to support the retention

and expansion of existing businesses within the region and encourage population growth

3.7 New and Emerging Business Opportunities ‐ New Business Attraction

3.7.1 Work with the private sector and other levels of government to support new business

investment within the region and encourage population growth

5.2 Organisational Systems ‐ Best practice organisational Systems

5.2.1 Provide responsive and efficient systems to enable the delivery of council services.

5.2.2 Develop, implement and review strategic policies that assist council in formulating

innovative responses to critical and operational issues

5.2.3 Establish and manage long term financial planning to ensure the future sustainability of

council.

4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil

5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Nil 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Attendance at the conference is valued at $1575. Travel will be completed under the Council Travel policy. Council has budgeted for attendance at this conference as part of the 2014-2015 budget. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Nil

8 RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the attendance of the Acting CEO at the 2015 LGMA Conference from 29April – 1st May 2015.

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APPENDIX A

Wednesday 29 April

Time Activity

8:30am‐5:00pm Study Tour ‐ Darwin Highlights Tour

2.00 pm Registrations open

6.00pm – 8.00pm Welcome reception – Crocosaurus Cove

Thursday 30 April

Time Activity

7. 00 am ‐8:30am Principal Partner Civica Women in Local Government Networking Breakfast

9. 00 am Opening session, sponsored by Civica

9.00am – 4. 30 pm Partners Tour ‐ Darwin Highlights Tour: Jumping crocs, Fogg Dam & Windows on the

Wetlands

9. 30 am – 10.30am Keynote by Tim Costello

Mr Costello will deliver a keynote presentation that is relevant to every type of council,

compelling to any thinking individual and challenging to the concept of understanding local

governments' value proposition.

10:30am – 11:00am Morning Tea

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Keynote by Professor Mark Evans

The Director and Professor or Governance at the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis

will address the main themes of Congress in the context of both the Federation White paper

and his recent advocacy work for political reform.

12.00pm – 1.00 pm Lunch

1.00pm – 3.00pm Concurrent sessions

1. The community experience, explored through the Management Challenge

2. The alternatives to council, case studies and best practice

3. What are you offering? Employees and workforce

3:00 – 3:30pm Afternoon tea

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3.30pm – 4:30pm Keynote by Jane Caro

With 30 years of experience in the advertising world under her belt, Ms Caro remains in high

demand by advertising agencies thanks to her award‐winning writing. It is this experience

we will ask Ms Caro to draw on to address the image problem some councils face and

consider ways to present their value proposition.

6.00pm – 9:00pm Social Evening – Mindil Beach night market

Friday 1 May

Time Activity

7:00am – 8:30 am ICMA Breakfast

9am – 10 am Keynote by Barry Jones

A writer, lawyer, broadcaster and federal parliamentarian, Dr Jones has been invited to

Congress to share his views on leadership in government. Dr Jones has plenty to draw on. He

is a polymath and one of Australia's leading intellectuals. Among his many

achievements the former Labor Minister was Australia's longest‐serving Science Minister in

the Hawke government.

9 am – 3:30pm Partners Tour ‐ Aboriginal Cultural Program

10 am – 11 am Keynote Address ‐ to be confirmed

11:00‐11:30am Morning tea

11:30 am – 12:30pm Keynote Address ‐ to be confirmed

12.30pm – 1.30 pm Lunch

1.30 pm – 3.30 pm Concurrent sessions

1. Have you got proof? A look at the data

2. What are the benefits? Measuring social impact

3. Big Ideas World Cafe

3:30pm – 4:00pm Afternoon tea

4.00pm – 5.00pm Keynote Address ‐ to be confirmed

6:30pm onwards Gala Dinner – Convention Centre

Presidential Handover

Awards/Recognition

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1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to agree on the distribution of funds to not-for-profit community organisations who qualify for such funding in accordance with policy guidelines set by Council. 2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND Council in its adoption of the 2014/2015 budget allocated funding to provide in-kind support to not-for-profit community organisations. 3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Outcome 2 – Social Wellbeing, Section: 2.4 Community Group Support 4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS

The allocation of funding for not-for-profit organisations is based on and in accordance with Statutory Policy 102 – Grants to Community Organisations. 5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Part 5, Section 194 and 195 of the 2012 Local Government Regulations. 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Allocation of $58,000 has been made in 2014/2015 budget. 7 RISK MANAGEMENT Recommendations provided in this report for the allocation of funds have been made in accordance with Statutory Policy 102 – Grants to Community Organisation. 8 CONSULTATION Nil

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9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

Consider this report and accept recommendations. Consider this report and reject recommendations.

10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION

Effective Community Grants Expenditure 2014/2015 Budget Allocation 2014/2015 $58,000 Funds used July 1st 2014 to 11th February 2015 -19,355 Budget Balance remaining 2014/2015 $38,645 11 ATTACHMENTS Attachment A – Application for Funding

RECOMMENDATIONS That Council review and approve the General Manger Corporate and Community Services recommendations on Community Grant funding applications received as outlined in the following table (Attachment A) for financial and in-kind assistance, under Policy 102 Grants to Community Organisations.

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ATTACHMENT A - APPLICATIONS FOR NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING UNTIL AUGUST 2014

Doc ID Date

Received Organisation

Proposal Description

Event Date Details 2013/2014

Sponsorship

Requested Cash

Amount

Requested Inkind

Estimate

GM’s Recommde

d Cash Donation

GM’s Recomm

ded Inkind

Donation

Project Comments

665920 18/12/2014 Shawna Pope

Sports Performance Grant

23/10/15 State Track and Field Championship for secondary School

$250 $500 $0 $250 $0

Recommendation of $250 in line with prior Sports Performance grant applications approved

677227 10/02/2015

Eidsvold Campdraft & Rodeo Committee

Yearly Campdraft

28/03/2015 The Eidsvold Golden Bell Campdraft seeks inkind support for their event

$290 $0 $1,400 $0

- Mowing $150 - Wheelie bins $100 - Extra rubbish collection

Sunday $300 - Watertruck $250 - Grader & loamy soil $600

Donations Requested

Request for Cash Donations $500

Request for In Kind Donations $1,400

Total Donations requested $1,900

GM Recommended

Recommended Request for Cash Donations $250

Recommended Request for In Kind Donations

$1,400

Recommended for approval $1,650

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1 PURPOSE OF REPORT

The purpose of this report is to present the applications of Leah’s Essential Beauty ABN 57069286336 (document 671535) Sinister Enterprises PTY LTD ACN 110398420 (document 662558)

for Business Streetscape Funding.

2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

It is Council’s objective to enhance the appearance and standard of maintenance of buildings fronting the main Urban Business Development Areas.

3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN

In accordance with Outcome 4 – Community Cohesion and Identity Section: 4.2 Town Beautification

4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS

The allocation of funding for Business Streetscape funding is based on and in accordance with Statutory Policy 218 – Business Streetscape.

5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS N/A 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Approve a maximum of $1,000 per application as this is a dollar for dollar up to $1,000 policy (total $2,000).

7 RISK MANAGEMENT

Recommendations provided in this report for the allocation of funds have been made in accordance with General Policy 218 – Business Streetscape.

8 CONSULTATION

Nil

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9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

Consider this report and accept recommendations. Consider this report and reject recommendations.

10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION

Leah’s Essential Beauty – The application submitted seeks support towards updating / replacing the signage at the shop front (top of the building), under the awnings and the side panels. Total budget for the signage and their installation is $2,255.75 Sinister Enterprises – The application submitted seeks support towards repainting the shop front of 5 Capper street which has been tenanted for many years to Mission Australia. The owner intends to revitalise the shop front to enhance the appearance. Total budget of the painters job is $2,600 RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the applications of both “Leah’s Essential Beauty” and “Sinister Enterprises” be conditional to relevant permits being obtained; and that the maximum of $1,000 be paid out to both applicants according to the dollar for dollar up to $1,000 policy.

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Responsible Officer: David Wiskar – General Manager Corporate and Community Services Report prepared by: Prue Leng – Community Development Officer - Recovery

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a brief for proposed Business Procurement Breakfasts to be held in Biggenden, Gayndah, Monto and Mundubbera. This is a key aspect of the North Burnett Regional Council’s Procurement Transformation Initiative approved by Council in 2014. These forums intend to help local businesses prepare for upcoming tenders to be released for; tyres, fuel, stationary, plant hire etc. The aim of these forums will be to give local businesses the best opportunity to secure Council’s spending in these categories. Funding for this initiative is to be provided via Human Social Committee Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services under Community Recovery and Development funding arrangements.

2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The aim of this initiative is to drive efficiency into Council business by aggregating its purchasing and entering into centralised, contracts for goods and services that Council requires. The overall aim of the Procurement Transformation Project is efficiency and cost savings – however, it also presents an opportunity for local business to secure long term contracts with Council (assuming that they can deliver the goods and services required efficiently and cost effectively). The Business Procurement Breakfasts are part of a key part of the NBRC Procurement Transformation Projects, to drive efficiency into Council business.

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Business Procurement Breakfasts will be held in Biggenden, Gayndah, Monto and Mundubbera. As they are aimed at local businesses, sessions will run from 6:40am for 7:00am start – 8am, to minimise interruption to local business operations. Breakfasts will be held throughout March and April 2015. NBRC Mayor and Division Councillors will be invited to attend each local breakfast and introduce North Burnett Regional Council’s General Manager Corporate and Community Services David Wiskar, who will outline upcoming tender and business opportunities with NBRC. These opportunities will include Plant Hire, Stationary, Cleaning Products, Tyres Irrigation equipment etc. Specifically, these are areas of high expenditure to Council and present the best opportunity for efficiency and cost savings in Council’s pursuit of minimising rate rises for the community. In addition to providing local businesses with the knowledge and skills to identify and successfully apply for tender opportunities with Council, the Business Procurement Breakfasts will: Allow business owners to connect, network and share business strategies in the

current economy (i.e. building resilience). Meet local stakeholders including North Burnett Region Futures Program

(NBRFP ) representatives Give business owners and operators opportunity to ask NBRC finance officers

questions regarding Council’s purchasing and invoicing systems, processes and requirements

Promote upcoming business development opportunities and workshops planned by NBRFP

Give Council representatives the opportunity to listen to business owners and their needs

Several businesses have reported to Community Development Officers that through their daily business dealings, they have taken on the role of ‘sounding boards’ for fellow business owners and community members. To mitigate any stress or burden possibly felt by these business owners, a local Lifeline/UnitingCare Community Counsellor could attend breakfasts to provide tips and advice on ‘how to debrief’ and look after themselves in these situations (i.e. building resilience).

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3 CORPORATE/OPERATIONAL PLAN In accordance with Corporate Plan Outcomes:

3.6 Business Development ‐ Effective engagement with the private sector

3.6.1 Work with the private sector and other levels of government to support the retention

and expansion of existing businesses within the region and encourage population growth

3.7 New and Emerging Business Opportunities ‐ New Business Attraction

3.7.1 Work with the private sector and other levels of government to support new business

investment within the region and encourage population growth

5.2 Organisational Systems ‐ Best practice organisational Systems

5.2.1 Provide responsive and efficient systems to enable the delivery of council services.

5.2.2 Develop, implement and review strategic policies that assist council in formulating

innovative responses to critical and operational issues

5.2.3 Establish and manage long term financial planning to ensure the future sustainability of

council.

5.6 Community Engagement ‐ Increased community engagement in decision making

processes

5.6.2 Encourage community participation and ensure that the community is informed and

educated about matters that impact their lives.

4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil

5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Nil 6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Finance for hosting 4x breakfasts will be provided by the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services under Community Recovery and Development funding arrangements with North Burnett Regional Council.

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7 RISK MANAGEMENT Nil 8 CONSULTATION Consultation between NBRC Community Development Officers and David Wiskar

to discuss forum objectives and outcomes Brief consultation with Division Councillors representing four (4) towns to

recommend appropriate venues that can accommodate breakfasts and PowerPoint presentation

Consultation with Human Social Committee pending 11 February 2014 meeting regarding allocating funding for breakfasts

Future consultation planned with Mayor, Councillors and local businesses regarding event planning and attendance

NBRF Futures Consultants (Neil McPhillips) have been working actively with Local Businesses to inform them of the upcoming tender opportunities.

Consultation with NBRC Manager – Finance, outlining aims and objectives of breakfasts and possible involvement by NBRC Finance Officer to answer any questions business owners may have regarding Council’s purchasing and invoicing systems, processes and requirements.

9 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER Consider this report and accept, reject or amend recommendations. 10 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION Business Procurement Breakfasts intend to help local businesses prepare for the upcoming tender opportunities as part of the NBRC Procurement Transformation Project. Forums will also promote resilience amongst business owners through networking with colleagues and advice from Lifeline/UnitingCare Community counsellors on how to look after themselves while doing ‘business as usual’.

11 RECOMMENDATION That Council receive this report as information and ratifies the proposed delivery of Business Procurement Breakfasts.

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NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL COUNCILLOR GENERAL MEETING REPORT

COUNCILLOR DG WAUGH

20 Jan – 17 February

Date Function Location Comments / Action

22-01-15 BIEDO AGM Gayndah 22-01-15 Meeting Gayndah Mt Perry Development 25-01-15 Australia Day

Ambassador Mt Perry

26-01-15 Australia Day and

Citizenship Awards Mt Perry

27-01-15 Road Inspections Monto 28-01-15 Citrus AGM Gayndah 29-01-15 Men’s Shed Meeting Gayndah 30-01-15 Meeting with South

Burnett Murgon

31-01-15 State Election 02-02-15 Burnett Boyne Rail

Meeting Monto

03-02-15 Heritage Trail Meeting

Standing Committee

Gayndah Mundubbera

04-02-15 CareFlight Photos

Hope Dairy’s Dinner

Gayndah and Monto Bunya Mnts

06-02-15 River Walk Gayndah

Degilbo Resident Meeting Biggenden Resident Meeting

Gayndah

07-02-15 Biggenden Fishing Club

137ACU Monto Dinner

Mingo Monto

09-02-15 Meetings with Ministers Brisbane 10-02-15 Evolution Meeting Gayndah

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Meeting with Deputy Mayor

Mundubbera

11-02-15 Executive Leadership

Team Meeting Visiting Airport

Gayndah Mundubbera

13-02-15 WBBROC

Flood Mitigation Meeting

Maryborough Gayndah

16-02-15 Bus Launch Mt Perry

Biggenden Gayndah Mundubbera

17-02-15 General Meeting and Bus

launch Monto SHS Investiture

Eidsvold Monto

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COUNCILLOR FO WHELAN

13th January, 2015 to 11th February, 2015


14.1.15 Meeting with MCDC Officer and Excelcare CEO

Monto Informative meeting with Cr. Lobegeier. Decision of MCDC management to recommend to DOC’s that Excelcare to take over the management of their programs.

16.1.15 Guardian Training Mundubbera 17.1.15 Opening of new

Exhibition at Regional Art Gallery

Mundubbera Excellent works

19.1.15 Airport re construction Briefing with Community Meeting

Mundubbera

20.1.15 General Meeting Biggenden 21.1.15 Meeting with Jenan

Boran Mundubbera Bus discussion

26.1.15 Australia Day Event Mundubbera Well supported and all categorys awarded. Congratulations to the awardees

28.1.15 Meeting with Staff Mundubbera Discussion on Seasonal Worker Camp 31.1. – 1.2.15

Mundubbera 7-A-Side Carnival

Mundubbera Successful. 44 Teams

3.2.15 Standing Committee Meeting

Mundubbera

5.2.15 WBBSR Committee Meeting

Kingaroy

6.2.15 Mundubbera Regional Art Gallery Meeting

Mundubbera Good attendance and we have a new Co-ordinator

9.2.15 MPHS Meeting Mundubbera 10.2.15 LDMG Mundubbera Sub

Group Meeting Mundubbera

11.2.15 Human Social Recovery Group Meeting

Mundubbera

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COUNCILLOR PW LOBEGEIER

FEBRUARY 2015


21-1-15 B&NBTourism Cania The Board met in Cania. First in a long time in our region. I need to thank our local business for there support and show casing there locally made produce which was prepared very well by our staff. The Cania catering building was a surprise to the members and brought much praise and thought for future use. We will be driving a major project in the NB early in the year and more will be said as this roles out

22-1-15 Office Monto 23-1-15 Set Up Aus Day Monto Much to be done and I thank the staff 26-1-15 Australia Day

Monto This event went down well and much thanks

to Lions and our staff 26-1-15 Rate Payer Monto Ongoing issues. Praise for Australia Day 27-1-15 AGM Monto Magic Monto Many new members from the business

houses which is great to see. I think there will be a big year ahead for this group as they see what Tourist many do for our town and region

28-1-15 Age Care BOM Monto Ongoing 29-1-15 Local Bloke Monto This is run from Mundubbera and was on

oral health and well received 2-2-15 Historical & Cultural

Combined Sports Railway

Monto Ongoing. Some issues we need to address Met with both groups and we have talked about this in Council so it is ongoing but positive

3-2-15 Standing Committee Mundubbera All there 4-2-15 Care Flight Monto

Great to see fuel at Monto Airport thanks to the Bendigo Bank

4-2-15 Neighbourhood Watch Monto A keen group that look over our

neighbourhood and help our Police 5-2-15 Inspect our Building Monto Looking at maintenances of our building

with officer

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7-2-15 Cadets Monto Special Dinner marking 20 years of Cadets

in Monto Great Night 9/10-2-15 Hwy Groups Toowoomba A special meeting of all Hwy groups to

lobby Gov for Tourism 11-2-15 Human Services Mundubbera 11-2-15 RADF Mundubbera 12-2-15 NRM Mundubbera 13-2-15 Central Qld LG Roma 16-2-15 Bus Lunch

Around the region

16-2-15 Age Care BOM Monto 17-2-15 General Eidsvold

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COUNCILLOR WJ Bowen


22-1-15 Gayndah –Mt Perry Pick up gear for Australia Day 23-1-15 Setting up for Australia

Day Mt Perry

25-1-15 Meet Ambassador Mt Perry Meet Ambassador Professor Dimity Dornan

AO. Had lunch at B&B Then had a tour of Evolution Mine and tour of Heritage listed St Patricks Church This Church is a must see .had Dinner with Ambassador At B&B

26-1-15 Australia Day Mt Perry Great Day but very hot Good crowd of 200

for The Australia Day Award good to see 8 awards handed out...Lunch with Ambassador Then tour of Mt Perry and Mingo Crossing .Dinner with Ambassador

28-1-15 Road Inspection Gayndah After phone call from ratepayer inspected

Pen waffle Road with w/s PVB road in a mess

30 1 15 Road Inspection Inspect Shallcross Philpott Mundowie and

Nanty roads with W/S PVB 1-2-15 Art Show Mt Perry Attend Art Show 3-2-15 Meeting Mundubbera P & P Meeting 6-2-15 Meeting Mt Perry

Showground

10-2-15 Quarterly meeting with

Evolution Mine

Gayndah

10-2-15 Mt Perry Hospitall Focus

meeting Mt Perry

12-2-15 Meeting with LPO Mundubbera 14-2-15 General meeting With

Gooroolba Group

17-2-15 General Meeting

Munduddera

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COUNCILLOR PW FRANCIS

Jan 20 – Feb 17 2015


22/1/15 BIEDO AGM & Workshop Gayndah Moving Ahead with a new Board 23/1/15 Inspect Issues Eidsvold 26/1/15 Australia Day Eidsvold Pleasant Morning 27/1/15 MMTAG AGM Monto Good Result 3/2/15 TS & P&P Mundubbera 5/2/15 Inspect Facilities Monto/Cania 12/2/15 RMW Bush Tucker Trail Eidsvold Review Eidsvold Tourism

Brochure Eidsvold

16/2/15 Bus Launch Various 17/2/15 General Meeting Eidsvold Monto High School

Investiture Monto

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COUNCILLOR KS WENDT OAM BEM

Period 19 Jan 15 to 17 Feb 15


.21 Jan 15 BCCA Meeting Mundubbera Looks like a reduced funding level into the future More to follow

26 Jan 15 Aust Day Celebrations Biggenden Great Day had approx. 140 people in

attendance 28 Jan 15 PCYC Cadet Meeting Biggenden Planning Meeting for 2015 went well a busy

year ahead 3 Feb 15 Standing Committee Mundubbera All Good 4 Feb 15 Cadets Commence

training Biggenden All Cadets in attendance Great start

7 Feb 15 Biggenden Fishing Club

Presentation Day Mingo Crossing

Great Day 40 members present

11 Feb 15 RADF Meeting Mundubbera TBA 12 Feb 15 NRM Meeting Mundubbera TBA 12 Feb 15 Chamber of Commerce

Meeting Biggenden TBA

15 Feb 15 Festival of Small Halls

Meeting Degilbo A wash up meeting to review the process

16 Feb 15 Community Morning

Tea Bus Launch Biggenden TBA

17 Feb 15 General Meeting Eidsvold TBA

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COUNCILLOR JF DOWLING

JANUARY 1 – FEBRUARY 10


08.01.15 Meeting with local business owner

Gayndah Discussed issues in town affecting this business.

15.01.15 Guardian Training Gayndah Training in computer program and protocols in emergency situations.

15.01.15 Discussed rural numbering issues and road name problems with council officer

Gayndah An ongoing situation, with numerous follow-ups during the month. Public meetings with affected ratepayers need to be arranged when full report prepared.

20.01.15 Council General Meeting

Biggenden

20.01.15 Gayndah and individual town tourism brochures

Biggenden Proof to be sent to each Councillor to check details in each town and update as required.

22.01.15 Emails to businesses and contacts

Gayndah Invitations sent to attend a Meet and Greet function in Gayndah on 7 February.

22.01.15 Finalise guest speaker for Australia Day function

Gayndah

22.01.15 Discussion with council officer

Gayndah Discussion regarding upcoming breakfast meetings with business owners and subsequent workshops.

26.01.15 Australia Day Celebrations

Gayndah A good time of the day to be out on such a hot day. A nice early morning start in Lions Park.

02.02.15 Gayndah Brochure Gayndah Finalising changes and checking details in the Gayndah brochure.

03.02.15 Meeting with Heritage Rail Trail members and Qld Rail representatives.

Gayndah Ongoing discussions regarding the future of the Rail Corridor.

04.02.15 Meeting with Gayndah Police and Council compliance officer

Gayndah Discussions regarding the handling of camping issues during the picking season and plans to welcome pickers to town.

04.02.15 Discussions with Golden Orange

Gayndah Discussions regarding including council and police welcome to pickers during an upcoming function planned by the Golden Orange.

06.02.15 Meeting with Riverbank involved parties

Gayndah Discussed the future plans for the Riverbank walkway. Public input needed for ongoing maintenance and proposals.

07.02.15 Meet and Greet Function

Gayndah With over 30 people attending, this night was hailed as a success. New residents were thankful of the opportunity to meet new people and be welcomed into our community.

09.02.15 GDA Meeting Gayndah

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cover page · resume meeting the meeting resumed at 11:20am with biedo representative, rachael...

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