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UNCONFIRMED MINUTES

ORDINARY MEETING OF ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL

HELD ON TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCING AT 9AM MORANBAH COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MORANBAH

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ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL

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HELD AT MORANBAH COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MORANBAH

ON TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2019

Table of Contents Page

1. Opening 3

2. Apologies 4

3. Condolences 4

4. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest 4

5. Deputations 5

6. Consideration of Notice of Motion 5

7. Confirmation of Minutes:- 5

• Ordinary Meeting of Isaac Regional Council held at Glenden Recreation Centre,

Glenden on Tuesday 19 November 2019

8. Business Arising from Previous Meeting 5

9. Standing Committee Reports 6

10. Officer Reports 26

11. Confidential Reports 29

12. Councillor Question Time 45

13. Conclusion 46

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ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL

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HELD AT MORANBAH COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MORANBAH

ON TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2019

COMMENCING AT 9.00AM

ATTENDANCE Cr Anne Baker, Mayor Cr Greg Austen, Division One Cr Nick Wheeler, Division Two Cr Gina Lacey, Division Three Cr Simon West, Division Four Cr Kelly Vea Vea, Division Five Cr Lyn Jones, Division Six Cr Geoff Bethel, Division Eight OFFICERS PRESENT Mr Gary Stevenson PSM, Chief Executive Officer

Mr Jeff Stewart-Harris, Director Planning, Environment and Community Services Mr Darren Fettell, Director Corporate, Governance and Financial Services Mr Gary Murphy, Director Water and Waste Mr Patrick Moore, Director Engineering and Infrastructure Mr Alex Staines, Manager Brand, Media and Communications Mrs Tricia Hughes, Coordinator Executive Support

1. OPENING The Mayor declared the meeting open at 9.01am and welcomed all in attendance. The Mayor acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today and paid her respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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2. APOLOGIES Apology has been received from Cr Jane Pickels.

Resolution No.: 6387 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Vea Vea That Council accepts the apology received from Cr Jane Pickels.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6388 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Jones That Council approves the request from Daily Mercury reporter Ms Caitlyn Charles to record the meeting.

Carried

3. CONDOLENCES • NASSAR, Barry Robert late of Clermont • ROBERTS, Sally Irene formerly of Clermont • DAVIES, John formerly of Moranbah • TAYLOR, Robbie formerly of Moranbah

4. DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST Cr Simon West declared a real conflict of interest for Report 9.4 BMA Autonomous Vehicles Advocacy as he is the President of the CFMEU Goonyella Riverside Lodge.

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5. DEPUTATIONS

No deputations this meeting.

6. CONSIDERATION OF NOTICE OF MOTIONS

No notice of motions for this meeting.

7. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Ordinary Meeting of Isaac Regional Council held at Glenden Recreation Centre, Glenden on Tuesday 19 November 2019

Resolution No.: 6389 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr West That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held at Glenden Recreation Centre, Glenden on Tuesday 19 November 2019 be confirmed.

Carried

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING No business arising from previous meeting.

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9. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1 Regional Arts Development Fund Round One and Two

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report seeks Council’s endorsement of recommendations made by the Isaac Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee for rounds one and two of the 2019-20 Regional Arts Development Fund grants. Three applications were received in Round One of 2019-2020, and five applications were received in Round Two of 2019-2020.

Resolution No.: PECS0445 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr Austen That the Committee recommends that Council:

1. Fund all applications received in Round One as detailed in the table below;

Round One

Applicant Project Name Amount Requested

Amount Recommended

Application 1 Dysart Arts

Creating characters watercolour workshop

$443 $443

Application 2 Clermont Artslink

Silversmithing workshop $1,888 $1,888

Application 3 Moranbah State School P&C Association

Unleash your inner drummer workshop

$6,815 $6,815

2. Reallocate unallocated funds in the sum of $4,854 from Round One to Round Two; and 3. Fund all applications received in Round Two as detailed in the table below, excepting Application 3

(Joanna Joy and Elizabeth Simard “Generations of Men”) which is to be deferred to allow time for: a) Liaison with the applicant to obtain more information about their project and in particular

specific details of the activities that will occur in Isaac Region for further consideration by Council;

b) To inform them that the budget items of public liability insurance and administration/auspice fees are not eligible for RADF support; and

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c) Consultation with the Clarke Creek Community Advisory Committee to ascertain the level of support from the Clarke Creek community for this project.

Round Two

Applicant Project Amount Requested

Amount Recommended


We’re Sewing Outback 2020 $3,520 $3,520

Application 2 Whitsunday Arts Festival

CQ cross regional Ghost Nets project (St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend event)

$5,500 $5,500

Application 3 Joanna Joy and Elizabeth Simard

Generations of Men $7,595 Defer


Audio skills workshop $1,095 $1,095

Application 5 Tania Gillies

Furniture painting masterclass $1,539 $1,539

Carried

Resolution No.: 6390 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Vea Vea That Council:

1. Fund all applications received in Round One as detailed in the table below;

Round One

Applicant Project Name Amount Requested

Amount Recommended

Application 1 Dysart Arts

Creating characters watercolour workshop $443 $443

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Silversmithing workshop $1,888 $1,888

Application 3 Moranbah State School P&C Association

Unleash your inner drummer workshop $6,815 $6,815

2. Reallocate unallocated funds in the sum of $4,854 from Round One to Round Two; and 3. Fund all applications received in Round Two as detailed in the table below, excepting

Application 3 (Joanna Joy and Elizabeth Simard “Generations of Men”) which is to be deferred to allow time for: a) Liaison with the applicant to obtain more information about their project and in

particular specific details of the activities that will occur in Isaac Region for further consideration by Council;

b) To inform them that the budget items of public liability insurance and administration/auspice fees are not eligible for RADF support; and

c) Consultation with the Clarke Creek Community Advisory Committee to ascertain the level of support from the Clarke Creek community for this project.

Round Two

Applicant Project Amount Requested

Amount Recommended


We’re Sewing Outback 2020 $3,520 $3,520

Application 2 Whitsunday Arts Festival

CQ cross regional Ghost Nets project (St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend event)

$5,500 $5,500

Application 3 Joanna Joy and Elizabeth Simard

Generations of Men $7,595 Defer

Application 4 Clermont Artslink Audio skills workshop $1,095 $1,095

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Application 5 Tania Gillies

Furniture painting masterclass $1,539 $1,539

Carried

9.2 Clermont Saleyards and Showgrounds Revitalisation Project Advisory Committee – Minutes 4 November 2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to present to Council the minutes of the Clermont Saleyards and Showgrounds Revitalisation Project Advisory Committee Meeting held on Monday, 4 November 2019.

The principle matters covered in these minutes are: update on the Clermont Saleyards and Showgrounds Revitalisation projects and request of support from the Clermont Rodeo and Show Society Incorporated for Federal Government Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants.

Resolution No.: PECS0446 Moved: Cr Austen Seconded: Cr Jones

That the Committee recommends that Council:

1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Clermont Saleyards and Showgrounds Revitalisation Project Advisory Committee held on 4 November 2019; and

2. Notes the update on the Clermont Saleyards and Showgrounds Revitalisation projects; 3. Notes that a letter of support has been provided for the Clermont Rodeo and Show Society

Incorporated’s application for Federal Government Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants; and

4. Notes the rationale for the minor eastward relocation of the new interim relocatable stables prior to their relocation to the future ultimate Master Plan location, which will occur following the successful funding and delivery of other priority projects necessary to create that ultimate site.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6391 Moved: Cr Bethel Seconded: Cr Jones That Council:

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1. Receives and notes the Minutes of the Clermont Saleyards and Showgrounds Revitalisation Project Advisory Committee held on 4 November 2019; and

2. Notes the update on the Clermont Saleyards and Showgrounds Revitalisation projects; 3. Notes that a letter of support has been provided for the Clermont Rodeo and Show Society

Incorporated’s application for Federal Government Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants; and

4. Notes the rationale for the minor eastward relocation of the new interim relocatable stables prior to their relocation to the future ultimate Master Plan location, which will occur following the successful funding and delivery of other priority projects necessary to create that ultimate site.

Carried

9.3 Medical and hospital services planning advocacy

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council is requested to endorse an advocacy platform for medical and hospital service planning across the region.

Resolution No.: PECS0447 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr Austen That the Committee recommends that Council:

1. Acknowledges critical shortages of medical, nursing and allied health staffing across its region.

2. Has formed the view that such shortages present unacceptable risks to communities. 3. Adopts the position that it should advocate to Commonwealth Government that the current model

for allocation of medical professionals to rural and remote communities is inadequate. 4. Adopts the position that it should advocate to State Government that its current clinical services

planning for hospitals and allied health services does not satisfy demand generated by the true population of its communities (ie inclusive of non-resident workers).

5. Adopts the position that it should advocate to Mackay Health and Hospital Service that its provision of resources to Isaac Region hospitals is inadequate and not sustainable.

6. Adopts the position that it should advocate to Mining Companies that where opportunity arises they should financially support initiatives to supplement government provision of medical, nursing and allied health professionals in Isaac Region.

7. Requests the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a promotional document advocating the lifestyle and other advantages of the region for the purpose of attracting medical and allied health professionals and their families to the Isaac Region.

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8. Authorises advocacy as necessary by the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer in relation to the adopted positions.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6392 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Wheeler That Council: 1. Acknowledges critical shortages of medical, nursing and allied health staffing across its

region. 2. Has formed the view that such shortages present unacceptable risks to communities. 3. Adopts the position that it should advocate to Commonwealth Government that the current

model for allocation of medical professionals to rural and remote communities is inadequate.

4. Adopts the position that it should advocate to State Government that its current clinical services planning for hospitals and allied health services does not satisfy demand generated by the true population of its communities (ie inclusive of non-resident workers).

5. Adopts the position that it should advocate to Mackay Health and Hospital Service that its provision of resources to Isaac Region hospitals is inadequate and not sustainable.

6. Adopts the position that it should advocate to Mining Companies that where opportunity arises they should financially support initiatives to supplement government provision of medical, nursing and allied health professionals in Isaac Region.

7. Requests the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a promotional document advocating the lifestyle and other advantages of the region for the purpose of attracting medical and allied health professionals and their families to the Isaac Region.


Carried

REAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST Cr Simon West declared a real conflict of interest for Report 9.4 BMA Autonomous Vehicles Advocacy as he is the President of the CFMEU Goonyella Riverside Lodge. Cr West left the meeting room at 9.13am and did not participate in the discussions or vote for report 9.4.

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PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST Cr Gina Lacey declared a perceived conflict of interest for Report 9.4 BMA Autonomous Vehicles Advocacy as her husband works for an employer that is involved in Autonomous Vehicles. PROCEDURAL MOTION: Resolution No.: 6393

Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Bethel That Council acknowledges a perceived conflict of interest for Cr Lacey but considers it to be minor and remote and that Cr Lacey should be able to participate in the discussion and vote for Report 9.4.

Carried

9.4 BMA Autonomous Vehicles Advocacy

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council is requested to endorse an advocacy platform in relation to BMA’s recent announcement regarding the exclusive use of autonomous hauls trucks at Goonyella-Riverside mine and potentially other mines in the future.

Resolution No.: PECS0448 Moved: Mayor Baker Seconded: Cr Jones That the Committee recommends that Council:

1. Acknowledges technological innovation is essential for resources sector competitiveness and safety.

2. Advocates to the State and Commonwealth Governments as appropriate to ensure that the social and community impacts are adequately addressed through policy to ensure the sustainability of the Nation’s Resource Communities.

3. Adopts the position that; a. With the introduction of technological innovation in the resource sector that jobs should not be

relocated from resource communities to Capital or Regional cities.

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b. Where control centres are established to support automation and technological innovation they should be located within the Isaac Region.

c. In pursuing automation and technological innovation resources companies need to demonstrate tangible local benefits through training and education and the establishment of local centres of excellence within the Isaac Region.

d. Where resource companies are pursuing automation and technological innovation that they engage meaningfully and openly with Council and communities regarding the impacts of the changes and the measures being implemented to create net benefit to the community from those changes.

4. Advocates to BHP/BMA and any other resource company implementing automation and

technological innovation in line with these positions. 5. Acknowledges BMA’s Statement of Impact which clarifies that “200 roles” will be lost at Goonyella-

Riverside mine as a result of the establishment of autonomous haul truck operations. 6. Authorises advocacy as necessary by the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer in relation to the

adopted positions.

Carried NOTE: The Director Planning Environment and Community Services tabled proposed further changes to the Committee Recommendation to Council.

Resolution No.: 6394 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Bethel That Council: 1. Acknowledges technological innovation is essential for resources sector

competitiveness and safety.

2. Advocates to the State and Commonwealth Governments as appropriate to ensure that the social and community impacts of the introduction of automation or technological innovation are adequately addressed through policy to ensure the sustainability of the State’s and Nation’s Resource Communities.

3. Adopts the policy position that;

a. It is the responsibility of any resource company planning the introduction of automation or technological innovation within Isaac Region to provide detailed documents to affected communities and workforces outlining:

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i. A clear statement of all social and other impacts of the proposal;

ii. A transparent implementation and communication plan for the introduction of the change;

iii. A clear statement of measures to be introduced to address social impacts; and

iv. A clear statement of commitments being made to create net benefits to affected communities;

- all of which need to be published at the time of any change announcement and that it is unacceptable for proponent resource companies to be evasive in relation to engagement or questioning about these documents.

b. It is the responsibility of any resource company planning the introduction automation or technological innovation to meaningfully and openly engage with Council and affected communities regarding the impacts of the planned changes and the relevance, sufficiency and acceptability of the proposed measures being committed to for creating net benefit to the affected communities

c. When automation or technological innovation is introduced in the resource sector jobs should not be relocated from resource communities to Capital or Regional cities.

d. Where control centres are established to support automation and technological innovation at Isaac mines, the control centres should be located within the Isaac Region.

e. In pursuing automation and technological innovation resources companies need to demonstrate tangible local benefits through training and education pathways and the establishment of local centres of excellence within the Isaac Region.

4. Advocates to BHP/BMA and any other resource company implementing automation and technological innovation in line with these positions.

5. Acknowledges BMA’s Statement of Impact which clarifies that “200 roles” will be lost at Goonyella-Riverside mine as a result of the establishment of autonomous haul truck operations.


Carried

ATTENDANCE Cr Simon West returned to the meeting room at 9.23am

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9.5 Isaac Regional Council Moranbah Community Centre Master Plan – Phase 1 Situation Analysis

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the outcome of the Moranbah Community Centre Masterplan project completed earlier this year.

Resolution No.: PECS0449 Moved: Mayor Baker Seconded: Cr Austen That the Committee recommends that Council:

1. Notes and endorses the Masterplan documents inclusive of confidential indicative costings for completing the centre’s revitalisation.

2. Requests the total revitalisation of the Moranbah Community Centre be progressed through the Project Accountability Gateway process to be ‘shovel ready’ for implementation in its entirety upon the availability of funding through Council’s advocacy program, social impact of development contributions and/or other appropriate sources.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6395 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Lacey That Council: 1. Notes and endorses the Masterplan documents inclusive of confidential indicative

costings for completing the centre’s revitalisation.

2. Requests the total revitalisation of the Moranbah Community Centre be progressed through the Project Accountability Gateway process to be ‘shovel ready’ for implementation in its entirety upon the availability of funding through Council’s advocacy program, social impact of development contributions and/or other appropriate sources.

Carried

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9.6 Isaac Regional Council Monthly Financial Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012 (s204) a monthly financial report is required to be presented to Council stating the progress made in relation to the budget for the period of the financial year as near as practicable to the end of month before the meeting is held.

Resolution No.: CGFS0448 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Austen


1. Receive the financial statements for the period ending 30 November 2019 pursuant to and in accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012 (s204).

Carried

Resolution No.: 6396 Moved: Cr Bethel Seconded: Cr Austen That Council:

1. Receive the financial statements for the period ending 30 November 2019 pursuant to and in accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012 (s204).

Carried

9.7 Work, Health and Safety Update

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is provided as an update to Council on the current status of Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS).

Resolution No.: CGFS0449 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Austen That the Committee recommends to Council to:

1. Note the Work, Health and Safety Report. Carried

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Resolution No.: 6397 Moved: Cr Bethel Seconded: Cr Wheeler That Council: 1. Note the Work, Health and Safety Report.

Carried

9.8 Local Disaster Management Group Minutes – October Meeting

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Local Disaster Management Group Minutes held on Thursday 24 October 2019 are presented for the Standing Committee.

Resolution No.: CGFS0450 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Austen The Committee recommends to Council to: 1. Note and accept the minutes from the Local Disaster Management Group meeting held on Thursday

24 October 2019. Carried

Resolution No.: 6398 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Bethel That Council: 1. Note and accept the minutes from the Local Disaster Management Group meeting held on

Thursday 24 October 2019. Carried

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9.9 Isaac Regional Council Fees and Charges Review

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 (s97 & s98), Council adopts a Fees and Charges schedule as part of its budget process. Council can at any time during the financial year make changes to the schedule by passing a resolution. Outlined in the attached are the following changes / removals / alterations for Council to adopt. Resolution No.: CGFS0451 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Mayor Baker

That the Committee recommends to Council to:

1. Receive and adopt the attached updates for inclusion within the 2019/2020 Fees and Charges Schedule.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6399 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr Wheeler That Council:

1. Receive and adopt the attached updates for inclusion within the 2019/2020 Fees and Charges Schedule.

Carried

9.10 Rates Debuts – Write-Off Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council has recently received advice of a cancelled Mining Lease - MCL71206 from the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy. As the rates charges cannot be secured against a property, this debt is deemed unrecoverable. Consequently, it is proposed that Council writes-off $7,151.19 (as at Tuesday 19 November 2019) in Rates Receivables as bad debts and any additional interest charges that may accrue until the adoption of this Report.

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Resolution No.: CGFS0452 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Austen

That the Committee recommend that Council:

1. Approves the report and allows the bad rates debt for MCL 71206 to be written off.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6400 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Jones That Council: 1. Approves the report and allows the bad rates debt for MCL 71206 to be written off.

Carried

9.11 Local Disaster Management Plan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is to complete the endorsement of the Local Disaster Management Plan as amended in late 2018. The plan has been endorsed by the District Disaster Coordinator in May 2019 and the plan is also required to be endorsed by Council under the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (Disaster Management Act 2003, Part 5, Section 80, 1 (b)).

Resolution No.: CGFS0453 Moved: Mayor Baker Seconded: Cr Vea Vea


1. Endorse the Local Disaster Management Plan 2018.

Carried

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Resolution No.: 6401 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Bethel That Council:

1. Endorse the Local Disaster Management Plan 2018.

Carried NOTE: Date reference to be checked.

9.12 Mackay Isaac Whitsunday – Regional Deal

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council is requested to note and endorse the recommended action to pursue a Regional Deal for Greater Whitsunday Region through the Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors (GWCoM). Resolution No.: CGFS0454 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Mayor Baker


1. Note the information provided on the process for pursuing a Regional Deal for Greater Whitsunday Region through the Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors (GWCoM);

2. Authorise the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to pursue a Regional Deal for Greater Whitsunday Region through Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors forum;

3. Note that Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors will lead the Regional Deal process.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6402 Moved: Cr Wheeler Seconded: Cr Austen That Council: 1. Note the information provided on the process for pursuing a Regional Deal for Greater

Whitsunday Region through the Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors (GWCoM);

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2. Authorise the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to pursue a Regional Deal for Greater Whitsunday Region through Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors forum;

3. Note that Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors will lead the Regional Deal process.

Carried

9.13 Works for Queensland (W4Q) Program

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council is requested to endorse preparation of a response to the Premier of Queensland and Minister of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs regarding the Works for Queensland (W4Q) Program. Resolution No.: CGFS0455 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Austen

That Committee recommends that Council:

1. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a response to the Premier of Queensland and Minister of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs in consultation with the Mayor on Council’s views of the Works for Queensland (W4Q) program by 19 December 2019.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6403 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Jones That Council: 1. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a response to the Premier of Queensland

and Minister of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs in consultation with the Mayor on Council’s views of the Works for Queensland (W4Q) program by 19 December 2019.

Carried

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9.14 Caretaker Guidelines – Updated

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is to present updated Caretaker Guidelines in preparation for the upcoming 2020 Quadrennial Local Elections. Resolution No.: CGFS0456 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Mayor Baker


1. Endorse the updated “Caretaker Guidelines” (CORP-GDS-035), in preparation for the 2020 Quadrennial Local Elections.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6404 Moved: Cr Austen Seconded: Cr West That Council:

1. Endorse the updated “Caretaker Guidelines” (CORP-GDS-035), in preparation for the 2020 Quadrennial Local Elections.

Carried

9.15 Local Government Association of Queensland LG Sherlock Initiative

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report presents to the Committee information regarding the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) LG Sherlock data analytics initiative.



1. Resolve to participate in the LGAQ LG Sherlock – Energy Detective Initiative.

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2. Resolve to participate in the pilot LG Sherlock – Waste Detective Initiative.

3. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary agreements to participate in LGAQ LG Sherlock for Energy and Waste Detective Initiatives.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6405 Moved: Cr West Seconded: Cr Wheeler That Council:

1. Resolve to participate in the LGAQ LG Sherlock – Energy Detective Initiative.

2. Resolve to participate in the pilot LG Sherlock – Waste Detective Initiative.

3. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary agreements to participate in LGAQ LG Sherlock for Energy and Waste Detective Initiatives.

Carried

9.16 Engineering and Infrastructure 2019/20 Overall Capital Projects Progress Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is to provide an update to the Engineering and Infrastructure Standing Committee and Council of the progress in delivery of the Engineering and Infrastructure 2019/2020 Capital Works Program.

Resolution No.: E&I0346 Moved: Cr Austen Seconded: Cr Jones


1. Receive and notes the monthly Engineering and Infrastructure 2019/2020 Capital Works Program Progress report and 2019/2020 Overall Capital Project Progress report.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6406 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Bethel

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That Council:

1. Receive and notes the monthly Engineering and Infrastructure 2019/2020 Capital Works Program Progress report and 2019/2020 Overall Capital Project Progress report.

Carried

9.17 Draft Isaac Waste Management Strategy

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is intended to seek Council approval for the draft Isaac Regional Waste Management Strategy.

Resolution No.: W&W0221 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Mayor Baker


1. Endorse the draft Isaac Waste Management Strategy 2020-25; 2. Endorse the release of the draft Isaac Waste Management Strategy 2020-25 on public exhibition

for a period of 4 weeks seeking community feedback and input; and 3. Receive a further report noting the community feedback and input received during the public

exhibition period, and providing the final Isaac Waste Management Strategy 2020-25 for approval.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6407 Moved: Cr Wheeler Seconded: Cr Bethel That Council: 1. Endorse the draft Isaac Waste Management Strategy 2020-25;

2. Endorse the release of the draft Isaac Waste Management Strategy 2020-25 on public

exhibition for a period of four (4) weeks seeking community feedback and input; and

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3. Receive a further report noting the community feedback and input received during the public exhibition period and providing the final Isaac Waste Management Strategy 2020-25 for approval.

Carried

9.18 Building Better Regions Fund – Round 4

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the Water and Waste Directorate consideration of the Building Better Regions (BBR) Fund - Round 4 - Drought Support funding program and review the criteria against progressing or not progressing applications for funding two capital projects in this Round of the BBR Funding Program.

Resolution No.: W&W0222 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr Bethel


1. Note the release of the Building Better Regions Fund – Infrastructure Projects Stream – Round 4 – Drought Support funding program and acknowledge that upon review the following previously identified projects for this funding program do not meet the selection criteria and therefore applications will not be progressed in this current round of the funding program:

Clermont 5 Megalitre Clear Water Reservoir; and

Clermont Raw Water – Teresa Creek Dam Storage.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6408 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Austen

That Council:

1. Note the release of the Building Better Regions Fund – Infrastructure Projects Stream – Round 4 – Drought Support funding program and acknowledge that upon review the following previously identified projects for this funding program do not meet the selection

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criteria and therefore applications will not be progressed in this current round of the funding program:

Clermont 5 Megalitre Clear Water Reservoir; and

Clermont Raw Water – Teresa Creek Dam Storage.

Carried

10. OFFICER REPORTS

10.1 Mayoral Update on Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors (GWCoM’s)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides an update on the Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors (GWCoM’s) activities.

Resolution No.: 6409 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr West

That Council:

1. Note the update provided on the Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors (GWCoM’s)

activities.

Carried

10.2 Moranbah 50th Anniversary Celebrations

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report seeks to Council’s endorsement of a community-driven event model for the planned 50th anniversary celebrations for Moranbah on the Labour Day long weekend 2020.

Resolution No.: 6410 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Vea Vea

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That Council: 1. Endorse a community-driven event model for the planned 50th anniversary celebrations for

Moranbah on the Labour Day long weekend 2020, with Council acting in a support role, enabling events and activities through financial assistance and in-kind support.

2. Provide $25,000 from the Civic Events budget to undertake a special round of Community

Grants in early 2020 (as per the attached guidelines) to provide community groups and organisations with financial assistance to stage anniversary events and activities on the Labour Day long weekend 2020.

3. Establish an internal Council working group to facilitate ongoing engagement with

community stakeholders and event proponents regarding the 50th anniversary celebrations for Moranbah on the Labour Day long weekend 2020.

4. Provide exclusive hire of the Moranbah Community Centre for the period 2-4 May 2020 to

event proponents for the purposes of staging anniversary celebrations as an in-kind donation from Council, funded from the Civic Events budget, inclusive of staff costs for food and beverage service and kitchen hire on the evening of Saturday 3 May 2020, but excluding food preparation.

5. Investigate the provision of a community “loop bus” service over the weekend to assist

with the movement of visitors between local events. 6. Request the Brand, Media and Communications team develop a Communications Plan and

supporting marketing materials, including an event program in consultation with the internal working group, to publicise events and activities on the Labour Day long weekend 2020 under a collective “50th anniversary celebration banner”.

7. Request the Chief Executive Officer identify Council-owned sites in the Moranbah area with

supporting amenities which may be suitable for temporary camping and caravan accommodation for the period 2-5 May 2020, if required.

8. Request the Chief Executive Officer investigate the installation of a public “dump point” for

caravan waste in Moranbah prior to Labour Day long weekend 2020.

Carried

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10.3 Isaac Region 2020 Australia Day Awards

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report seeks Council’s endorsement for the finalisation of the Isaac Region 2020 Australia Day Award winners.

Resolution No.: 6411 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Wheeler

That Council: 1. Delegate responsibility to the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to finalise the Isaac Region

2020 Australia Day Award recipients based on guidance from Councillors at a workshop on 17 December 2020.

Carried

CLOSURE OF MEETING PROCEDURAL MOTION: Resolution No.: 6412

Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Bethel That Council closes the meeting to the public at 9.42am under Local Government Regulations 2012 Section 275 (1) (h) to deliberate on Confidential Reports 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.7, 11.9, 11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.13 and 11.14, and under Local Government Regulations 2012 Section 275 (1) (e) to deliberate on Confidential Reports 11.5, 11.6, 11.8, 11.15.

Carried ATTENDANCE Ms Caitlyn Charles and Ms Zizi Averill from the Daily Mercury and other community members left the meeting room at 9.42am. Mr Jeff Stewart-Harris left the meeting room at 9.54am and returned at 9.55am. Mr Jim Hutchinson, Manager Engaged Communities entered the meeting room at 9.55am.

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PROCEDURAL MOTION: Resolution No.: 6413 Moved: Cr Bethel Seconded: Cr Wheeler That Council open the meeting to the public at 10.27am.

Carried

11. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

CONFIDENTIAL – CLOSED SESSION Closed under s275 (1) (h) 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.

11.1 GHD Public Pool Condition Assessment Summary Report – January 2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report seeks to provide external consultant advice to Council on the condition of the Council’s eight (8) regional aquatic facilities. The report further articulates a cost estimate for a ten year works program across the eight facilities totalling approximately $12.8m.

Resolution No.: PECS0454 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr Austen That the Committee recommend that Council: 1. Notes the findings of the confidential “Isaac Regional Council Public Pool Condition and

Assessment Summary Report – by GHD - January 2019” 2. Notes that work is being done to further clarify priorities of recommended works that any proposed

capital projects other than those approved in the 2019/2020 Budget are not reflected in the adopted long-term financial forecast and will directed through the Project Accountability Gateway process and be dependent on available funding.

Carried

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Resolution No.: 6414 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Wheeler

That Council:

1. Notes the findings of the confidential “Isaac Regional Council Public Pool Condition and Assessment Summary Report – by GHD - January 2019”

2. Notes that work is being done to further clarify priorities of recommended works that any

proposed capital projects other than those approved in the 2019/2020 Budget are not reflected in the adopted long-term financial forecast and will directed through the Project Accountability Gateway process and be dependent on available funding

Carried



11.2 Building Better Regions Fund – Round 4 – Theresa Creek Dam Septic

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report details the re-scoping of the Septic Renewal Project for the Theresa Creek Dam Camping Area and details the reasons for not pursuing an application to the Building Better Regions Fund - Round 4 - Drought Support, for further funding for the existing Theresa Ck Dam septic renewal project.

Resolution No.: PECS0455 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Mayor Baker That the Committee recommend that Council: 1. Notes the revised scope for the Septic Renewal Project for the Theresa Dam Camping Grounds;

and 2. Endorses not pursuing an application for funding under the Building Better Regions Fund –

Infrastructure Projects Stream – Round 4 – Drought Support for further funding for the existing

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Theresa Creek Dam septic renewal project due to doubts about eligibility and other inherent risks.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6415 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr Lacey

That Council: 1. Notes the revised scope for the Septic Renewal Project for the Theresa Dam Camping

Grounds; and 2. Endorses not pursuing an application for funding under the Building Better Regions Fund

– Infrastructure Projects Stream – Round 4 – Drought Support for further funding for the existing Theresa Creek Dam septic renewal project due to doubts about eligibility and other inherent risks.

Carried


the interests of the local government or someone else, or enable a person to gain a financial advantage

11.3 Dysart Youth Centre Operating Model

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides Council with an overview regards the proposed community consultation process in relation to a future operating model for the Dysart Youth Centre. Resolution No.: PECS0456 Moved: Cr Austen Seconded: Mayor Baker That the Committee recommend that Council: 1. Endorses a consultation process with the Dysart community regarding a future operating model

for the Dysart Youth Centre as per the draft Engagement and Communications Plan.

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2. Endorse the requirement for a minimum of two responsible adults to provide supervision in order for the Dysart Youth Centre to operate, in accordance with best practice and to ensure the welfare and safety of users and staff.

3. Requests that a follow-up report be provided at the conclusion of the consultation process for

Council’s consideration. 4. Note the administrative procedures for the Dysart Youth Centre and Isaac Youth Bus adopted

by Council’s Executive Leadership Team on 25 November 2019.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6416 Moved: Cr Wheeler Seconded: Cr Lacey

That Council: 1. Endorses a consultation process with the Dysart community regarding a future operating

model for the Dysart Youth Centre as per the draft Engagement and Communications Plan.

2. Endorse the requirement for a minimum of two responsible adults to provide supervision

in order for the Dysart Youth Centre to operate, in accordance with best practice and to ensure the welfare and safety of users and staff.

3. Requests that a follow-up report be provided at the conclusion of the consultation

process for Council’s consideration. 4. Note the administrative procedures for the Dysart Youth Centre and Isaac Youth Bus

adopted by Council’s Executive Leadership Team on 25 November 2019. Carried

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11.4 Land Development Advisory Committee Meeting Unconfirmed Minutes – Wednesday 13 November 2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to present to Council the minutes of the Land Development Advisory Committee Meetings held on Wednesday 13 November 2019.

Resolution No.: CGFS0460 Moved: Cr Austen Seconded: Cr Vea Vea

The Committee recommends that Council:

1. Receive and note the unconfirmed minutes from the Land Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 13 November 2019.

2. Endorses the following recommendations of the Land Development Advisory Committee:

a) Receives and notes the Regional Intelligence Report.

b) Receives and notes the Final Third Stage Work Plan c) Resolves the Final Third Stage Work Plan be updated and presented periodically as required. d) Requests that 3.1.5 of the Final Third Stage Work Plan includes the adoption of a schedule. e) Request that a draft event plan is provided for 3.1.9 of the Final Third Stage Work Plan and

presented at the January Land Development Advisory Committee Meeting. f) Request that 3.1.9 of the Final Third Stage Work Plan includes a suite of information

resources (lessons learnt) are developed g) Receives and notes the Civeo Acacia Street Lease of Land and Extension of Currency Period

MCU18/0023 Report h) Support Council as landowner of the subject site to engage with Civeo regarding the terms

of the lease to gain full understanding of future development intent for the site, and ensure terms of any lease pertaining to the site are equitable for both parties, and

i) Support an extension to the currency period for MCU18/0023 to 12 December 2020, noting the decision on this request has limited effect on the lease of the site.

j) Confirm that the position of Council is to activate the subject site. k) Notes the verbal update provided on the Third Stage Work Plan 3.2.2 Report

Carried

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Resolution No.: 6417 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr West

That Council:

1. Receive and note the unconfirmed minutes from the Land Development Advisory Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 13 November 2019.

2. Endorses the following recommendations of the Land Development Advisory Committee:

a) Receives and notes the Regional Intelligence Report. b) Receives and notes the Final Third Stage Work Plan c) Resolves the Final Third Stage Work Plan be updated and presented periodically as

required. d) Requests that 3.1.5 of the Final Third Stage Work Plan includes the adoption of a

schedule. e) Request that a draft event plan is provided for 3.1.9 of the Final Third Stage Work

Plan and presented at the January Land Development Advisory Committee Meeting. f) Request that 3.1.9 of the Final Third Stage Work Plan includes a suite of information

resources (lessons learnt) are developed g) Receives and notes the Civeo Acacia Street Lease of Land and Extension of

Currency Period MCU18/0023 Report h) Support Council as landowner of the subject site to engage with Civeo regarding

the terms of the lease to gain full understanding of future development intent for the site, and ensure terms of any lease pertaining to the site are equitable for both parties, and

i) Support an extension to the currency period for MCU18/0023 to 12 December 2020, noting the decision on this request has limited effect on the lease of the site.

j) Confirm that the position of Council is to activate the subject site. k) Notes the verbal update provided on the Third Stage Work Plan 3.2.2 Report

Carried

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CONFIDENTIAL – CLOSED SESSION Closed under s275(1) (e) contracts proposed to be made by it.

11.5 Tender Award – Preferred Supplier Arrangement (PSA) – Provision of Temporary Labour Hire

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is for Council to consider and endorse the preferred supplier arrangement for the Provision of Temporary Labour Hire. Sections 232 and 233 of Local Government Regulation (2012) allow a local government to enter into preferred supplier arrangements provided such arrangements are formed through a tender process. Isaac Regional Council has recently concluded such a process with respect to the Provision of Temporary Labour Hire Tender.



1. Endorse the list of Preferred Suppliers for the Provision of Temporary Labour Hire as detailed in the report and enter into agreements for an initial term of (2) years plus one (1) year extension option.

a) WorkPac Pty Ltd b) Inner Northern Group Training Ltd (IntoWork) c) Hays Specialist Recruitment Pty Ltd d) Workfast Marketplace Pty Ltd e) IPA Personnel Services Pty Ltd f) AWX Pty Ltd

Carried

Resolution No.: 6418 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr Wheeler

That Council:

1. Endorse the list of Preferred Suppliers for the Provision of Temporary Labour Hire as detailed in the report and enter into agreements for an initial term of (2) years plus one (1) year extension option.

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a) WorkPac Pty Ltd b) Inner Northern Group Training Ltd (IntoWork) c) Hays Specialist Recruitment Pty Ltd d) Workfast Marketplace Pty Ltd e) IPA Personnel Services Pty Ltd f) AWX Pty Ltd

2. The Application of labour hire within this organisation is strictly in accordance with Council’s Employment Policy CORP-POL-008 and the Certified Agreement.

Carried

CONFIDENTIAL – CLOSED SESSION Closed under s275 (1) (e) contracts proposed to be made by it.

11.6 Water Rates Remission Request

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The report seeks to inform the Standing Committee and Council of the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Cycle Network Program 2020-21 and further seek approval to proceed with the submission of nominated project/s prior to 13 December 2019.

Resolution No.: E&I0349 Moved: Cr Wheeler Seconded: Mayor Baker


1. Endorse the proposed submission of the following Cycle Network Project Proposals under the 2020-2021 round of the Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program in the amount of $215,700, and that funds for the project be subjected to approval via the Project Accountability Gateway process of Council:

a. “Extension of On Road Cycle Track at Capricorn street towards Lime Street on the Northern side and Monash Street Southern side in Clermont”,

b. “Recreational Shared Cycle path from Grosvenor Park to Railway Station Road in Moranbah” and

c. “Priority Route Planning at Moranbah and Dysart” Carried

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Resolution No.: 6419 Moved: Cr Vea Vea Seconded: Cr Jones

That Council:

1. Endorse the proposed submission of the following Cycle Network Project Proposals under the 2020-2021 round of the Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program in the amount of $215,700, and that funds for the project be subjected to approval via the Project Accountability Gateway process of Council:

a. “Extension of On Road Cycle Track at Capricorn street towards Lime Street on the Northern side and Monash Street Southern side in Clermont”,

b. “Recreational Shared Cycle path from Grosvenor Park to Railway Station Road in Moranbah” and

c. “Priority Route Planning at Moranbah and Dysart” Carried



11.7 Building Better Regions Fund – Clermont Sporting Precinct

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report seeks to provide Council with an updated project proposal for the Clermont Sporting Precinct application under the Building Better Regions Fund Round 4

Resolution No.: E&I0350 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr Austen


1. Endorse the revised project proposal for the Building Better Regions Fund Round 4 - Clermont Sporting Precinct

Carried

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Resolution No.: 6420 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Jones

That Council:

1. Endorse the revised project proposal for the Building Better Regions Fund Round 4 - Clermont Sporting Precinct.

Carried

CONFIDENTIAL – CLOSED SESSION Closed under s275 (1) (e) contracts proposed to be made by it.

11.8 IRCT2084-0919-152 Provision of Tree Lopping and Removal Services Preferred Supplier Arrangement

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is for Council to consider and endorse the preferred supplier arrangement for the Provision of Tree Lopping and Removal Services

Resolution No.: E&I0351 Moved: Cr Wheeler Seconded: Mayor Baker


1. Endorse the list of Preferred Suppliers as detailed in the report and enter into agreements for an initial term of (2) years with an option to extend for a period of twelve (12) months.

• Whittos Tree Lopping • Browns Vegetation Management Pty Ltd • Independent Arboricultural Services • LJR Holdings T/A Complete Tree Management • Lou’s Contracting Services • MPDT Pty Ltd • Treespec CQ • Wades Tree Service

2. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, execute and vary the Preferred Supplier

Agreements as required.

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Carried

Resolution No.: 6421 Moved: Cr Wheeler Seconded: Cr Jones

That Council: 1. Endorse the list of Preferred Suppliers as detailed in the report and enter into agreements

for an initial term of (2) years with an option to extend for a period of twelve (12) months.

• Whittos Tree Lopping • Browns Vegetation Management Pty Ltd • Independent Arboricultural Services • LJR Holdings T/A Complete Tree Management • Lou’s Contracting Services • MPDT Pty Ltd • Treespec CQ • Wades Tree Service

2. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, execute and vary the Preferred Supplier

Agreements as required.

Carried



11.9 Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) Progress Report – Financial Status 2016-17 Event

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Isaac Regional Council is currently reconstructing its infrastructure assets following four activated events under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). This report serves as a status update.

Resolution No.: E&I0352 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr Austen

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1. Notes the progress to date on the projects related to the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), for the 2016/17 Ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie event,

2. Notes that there were 26 Submissions in total for the 2016/17 Ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie event of which included:

a) 9 - Betterment Program works, b) 16 - REPA Program works c) 1 - CAT D – Environmental Works

Carried

Resolution No.: 6422 Moved: Cr Bethel Seconded: Cr Vea Vea

That Council:

1. Notes the progress to date on the projects related to the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), for the 2016/17 Ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie event,

2. Notes that there were 26 Submissions in total for the 2016/17 Ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie event of which included:

a) 9 - Betterment Program works, b) 16 - REPA Program works c) 1 - CAT D – Environmental Works

Carried



11.10 NDRRA Progress Report - 2019 Ex Tropical Cyclone Trevor Event

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Isaac Regional Council is currently reconstructing its infrastructure assets following its activated event under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). This report serves as a status update. Resolution No.: E&I0353

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Moved: Cr Wheeler Seconded: Cr Austen


1. Under new funding arrangements, 2019 Ex Severe Tropical Cyclone Trevor and associated low pressure system, 19-27 March 2019 are funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DFRA)

Carried

Resolution No.: 6423 Moved: Cr Austen Seconded: Cr West

That Council:

1. Under new funding arrangements, 2019 Ex Severe Tropical Cyclone Trevor and associated low pressure system, 19-27 March 2019 are funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DFRA)

Carried



11.11 Vermont Coal Compensation Agreement

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report seeks to provide update as to the existing Vermont Coal Compensation Agreement and seek endorsement to amend the existing agreement Resolution No.: E&I0354 Moved: Cr Wheeler Seconded: Mayor Baker


1. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute amendments to the Vermont Coal Compensation agreement

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Carried

Resolution No.: 6424 Moved: Cr Wheeler Seconded: Cr Austen

That Council:

1. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute amendments to the Vermont Coal Compensation agreement.

Carried



11.12 Standardised Water Consumption Charges

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s direction on whether any changes to adopted standardised charges should be considered for the water consumption charges of residents in Middlemount, Dysart and Glenden for the twelve (12) months from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. Resolution No.: W&W0225 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Mayor Baker

That the Committee recommend to Council to:

1. Note the content of the report and maintain the adopted standardised water consumption charges.

2. Approve any financial saving in water supply cost be placed in reserve for water related purposes.

Carried

Resolution No.: 6425 Moved: Cr Jones Seconded: Cr Vea Vea

That Council:

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1. Note the content of the report and maintain the adopted standardised water consumption charges.

2. Approve any financial saving in water supply cost be placed in reserve for water related purposes.

Carried



11.13 Audit and Risk Committee Meeting Minutes – 22 November 2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to present to Council the minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee Meeting held on Friday, 22 November 2019.

Resolution No.: 6426 Moved: Cr Lacey Seconded: Cr Austen

That Council: 1. Receive and note the Minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee Meeting held on 22

November 2019.

2. Adopt the recommendations of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 22 November 2019, specifically:

a. To exercise the option to extend the contract with Crowe Horwath (Crowe) for internal audit services for a further period of 12 months from May 2020, following the undertaking of a performance survey by members, observers and other relevant stakeholders as determined by the Chief Executive Officer, where any performance commentary and expectations will form part of the extension conditions.

Carried

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11.14 2019 Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Procurement Plan

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Following the declaration of Severe Tropical Cyclone Trevor, 19-27 March 2019 and associated low pressure system (19-27 March 2019) as a declared disaster event, Isaac Regional Council has made application for funding under the Disaster Recovery Funding arrangements (DRFA) and has subsequently commenced planning activities and procurement preparation. A Procurement Plan for the implementation and delivery of the program has been prepared for endorsement by Council.

Resolution No.: 6427 Moved: Cr Austen Seconded: Cr West

That Council:

1. Endorses the Procurement Plan for the procurement of the 2019 DRFA Restoration Program.

2. Delegates authority to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, execute and vary the contracts as required.

Carried



11.15 Tender IRCT2083-119-177 Award – Supply and Delivery of Emergency and Fixed Generators

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Tenders have been called for the supply of emergency generators in the event of power outages, to service sewerage pump stations across the region as well as Middlemount Water Treatment Plant, Middlemount Pump Station 2 and the inlet pump station at Theresa Creek Dam. This report seeks to

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award the successful tender for the supply and delivery generators. The tender is for six portable generators and three fixed generators.

Resolution No.: 6428 Moved: Cr Bethel Seconded: Cr Wheeler

That Council: 1. Award the contract for IRCT2083-1119-177 for the Supply and Delivery Generators

(Emergency) and Fixed Generators to Genelite Pty Ltd for the contract sum of $400,434.00 + GST

2. Endorse the use of funds from project CW202806 CORP Back Up Power for Pumping Stations and CW182570 CORP WTP Emergency Generator Telemetry Upgrades.

3. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, execute and vary the contract as required.

Carried

12. COUNCILLOR QUESTION TIME

12.1 Moranbah Community Centre Staffing Cr Lacey requested an update/briefing on the Moranbah Community Centre staffing transition in the New Year considering the current Coordinator

ACTION: DIRECTOR PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

12.2 Fees and Charges – Development Applications

Cr Austen asked for an update on the review of the Development Charges (i.e. Material Change of Use) fees and charges review. DPECS advised that this review is currently a work in progress that is part of the new planning scheme roll out and there will be workshops with Councillors during this process. This is a large body of work that will take time.

ACTION: DIRECTOR PLANNING, ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

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12.3 Preferred Supplier Arrangements Cr Austen asked when the new Preferred Supplier Arrangements will be sent out to suppliers.

ACTION: DIRECTOR CORPORATE, GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

12.4 Thank You to Councillors and Staff Mayor Anne Baker thanked Council and Staff for a great year and acknowledged everyone’s contribution throughout the year. The Mayor provided her best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

13. CONCLUSION There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting closed at 10.40am. These minutes were confirmed by Council at the Ordinary Meeting held on 28 January 2020 in Moranbah. …………………………..... ….. / ….. / …….. MAYOR DATE

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