7 – CCS – 14/07/2014
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE HELD ON 14 JULY 2014, FOLLOWING THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, TODD STREET, ALICE SPRINGS
PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor D. Ryan (via telephone)
Councillor K. Bonanni
Councillor S. Brown
Councillor D. Douglas
Councillor B. Heenan
Councillor J. Kudrenko (Chair)
Councillor E. Melky
Councillor C. Paech
OFFICERS: Mr R. Mooney – Chief Executive Officer
Mr G. Buxton – Director Technical Services
Mr C. Catchlove – Director Corporate and Community Services
Mr P. Della – Director Finance
Mrs J. Craven – Executive Assistant (Minutes)
The meeting opened at 5:52pm
1. APOLOGIES:
Councillor L. Martin – Ill health
2. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Nil
3. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST - OPEN:
3.1 Councillor Brown – Item 10.1.2 Desert Sports Foundation sponsorship request
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - OPEN:
4.1 Minutes of Meeting held 16 June 2014
RESOLVED
That the minutes of the Open Section of the Corporate and Community Services Committee meeting held on 16 June 2014 be taken as read and confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.
(5895ccs)
4.2 Business Arising
Nil
5. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION - OPEN:
5.1 Identification of items for discussion
The following items were withdrawn for discussion:
9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10.1
5.2 Identification of items to be raised in General Business by Elected Members and Officers
Councillor Melky – Role of Principal and Deputy Principal as per the Local Government Act
Councillor Paech – Territory Day proposal to be a Public Holiday
6. DEPUTATIONS:
Nil
7. PETITIONS
Nil
8. NOTICES OF MOTION:
Nil
9. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
9.1 Directorate Update
Report No. 129/14ccs (DCCS)
This report provides an update of current Corporate and Community Services projects, programs and events.
Several items were raised for clarification including:
a) Councillor Paech – Attachment E: Why is there no further progress on the Youth Action Group to be up and running?
The Director Corporate and Community Services advised that the date for the first meeting should be underway. Recruitment of membership will be part of the discussion.
Councillor Paech has not received any correspondence in relation to the date of the first meeting and requested to be notified via email.
b) Councillor Heenan – Draft Municipal Plan: requested from the Director Finance to have itemised account of the annual IT requirements for the next 4 years.
The Director Finance took the question on notice in conjunction with the Director Corporate and Community Service and IT Manager providing information.
c) Councillor Heenan – Woolworths trolleys: Any progress on the trolley situation? How about K-mart trolleys?
The Director Technical Services advised that the offer from Woolworths has just been finalised and waiting for Woolworths to sign the agreement. The agreement states that if Council develops the Hartley Street car park, Woolworths will remove its locking system accordingly.
The Director Corporate and Community Services advised that K-mart has its own system in place.
d) Councillor Melky – Graph statistics, 12 monthly comparative figures: Requested to bring this to the Council Forum to discuss the effects of Council policies in relation to how Council delivers its services.
Request amount of dollars to be included in the graph re dogs/cats. The Director advised that this request is provided under item 8 Animal Registration of the Rangers report.
e) Councillor Heenan – Dog attacks: Requested a summary of dog attacks on humans for the month of June.
The Director Corporate and Community Services took the question on notice.
f) Councillor Paech – Attachment E, Carols by Candlelight: Does Council have enough power capacity to have the lighting at the Anzac Oval during the event’s start and finish time?
Discussion ensued about the use of generator.
The Director Technical Services would need to determine their set up requirement.
g) Councillor Kudrenko – Attachment E, Todd Mall Traders Association, Item 6: Is the Association aware that there is a small amount of funding available for promotional activities on top of the salary for the Todd Mall Promotions Officer?
The Director Corporate and Community Services is not sure if the Association is aware of how much money is in the budget but the Association has been advised that Council will provide support in terms of secretarial and promotional support.
Councillor Melky advised he has regular meetings with the Chair of the Association and is aware of the amount of available funding.
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That the report be received and noted.
(5896ccs)
Councillor Bonanni Left Chamber 6:03pm
Councillor Bonanni Returned Chamber 6:04pm
9.2 Todd Mall Promotions Budget
Report No. 130/14ccs (DCCS)
This report discusses the Todd Mall Promotions budget line.
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That this report be noted.
(5897ccs)
9.3 Proposed Changes to Racial Discrimination Act
Report No. 131/14ccs (DCCS)
This report discusses proposed changes to S18C of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (The Act).
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That this report be noted.
CARRIED (5898ccs)
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That Council
1. Understand the fundamental importance of section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
2. Recognises the section 18C provides protection to individuals from offensive behaviour because of race, colour, national or ethnic origin.
3. Urges all levels of Government to combat bigotry at every opportunity.
4. Writes to the Northern Territory Government expressing Council’s concerns over the suggested amendments.
5. Requests the Federal Attorney General withdraw the Draft exposure amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act.
LOST (5899ccs)
10. REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES:
10.1 Minutes and Recommendations from the Tourism, Events and Promotions Committee Meeting held on 12 June 2014
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That the minutes from the Tourism, Events and Promotions Committee Meeting held on 12 June 2014 be accepted.
(5900ccs)
10.1.1 Request for Sponsorship – Australasian Rescue Challenge
The NT Fire and Rescue Service puts forward its proposal to bring the Australian Rescue Challenge (ARC) to the Northern Territory in 2015. This event offers a unique experience for locals, interstate and overseas participants alike. The challenge will focus on technical demonstrations and workshop sessions to educate teams present, safety displays and presentations.
Opportunity to provide challenge sponsorship starts from $2,500 up to $10,000.
Discussion ensued.
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That Council supports the NT Fire and Rescue Service’s Australasian Rescue Challenge 2015 as a Bronze sponsor to the value of $2,500.
DEFERRED to the next Ordinary meeting (5901ccs)
Councillor Brown having declared an interest in item 10.1.2 left the Council Chamber at 6:44pm prior to discussion of this matter.
10.1.2 Request for Sponsorship – Desert Sports Foundation
The Desert Sports Foundation (DSF) is requesting $10,000 sponsorship to assist in the running of the Australia Day dinner and ball for 2015.
Discussion ensued on DSF’s request being too high. It should also be noted that fund raising event is not supported by Council under its Sponsorship Guidelines.
The Director of Corporate and Community Services to send the sponsorship request from the Desert Sports Foundation to Elected Members before the Ordinary Meeting.
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That Council supports the Desert Sports Foundation’s request towards running the Australia Day Dinner and Ball to the value of $2,500, on the proviso that the Ball will be held.
DEFERRED to the next Ordinary meeting (5902ccs)
Councillor Brown returned to the Council Chamber at 7:00pm.
Greg Buxton left Chamber 6:54pm
Greg Buxton returned to Chamber 6:57pm
10.2 Minutes and Recommendations from the Seniors Coordinating Committee Meeting held on 18 June 2014
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That the minutes from the Seniors Coordinating Committee Meeting held on 18 June 2014 be accepted.
(5903ccs)
10.3 Minutes and Recommendations from the Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting held on 2 July 2014
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That the minutes from the Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting held on
2 July 2014 be accepted.
(5904ccs)
10.3.1 Public Art Master Plan – Strategic Plan
This is an ongoing item.
PAAC has not been allocated a working budget for next year.
Discussion ensued on funding options and providing additional information to Elected Members to put more weight in engaging this activity.
Nicole Sarfati suggested exploring the idea of an Arts and Cultural Policy.
Discussion ensued.
ACTION:
A. Leon Tripp to prepare a Regional grants application for the October round of grants.
B. Leon Tripp to distribute information on City of Darwin’s Arts and Cultural Policy and do some research on what other councils across Australia have in place in terms of public art.
C. Council officers to do some consultation with industry groups/partners in relation to developing an Arts and Cultural Policy as part of the Public Art Policy.
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That Council supports a grant application for $25,000 towards the development of a Public Art Master Plan.
(5905ccs)
11. GENERAL BUSINESS:
11.1 Councillor Melky – Roles of Principal and Deputy Principal
Councillor Melky spoke in relation to Section 42 of the Local Government Act.
Councillors agreed that review and discussion regarding the roles of Principal and Deputy Principal should take place when the Mayor is present in the Chamber.
11.2 Councillor Paech – Territory Day Public Holiday
Councillor Paech put forward for discussion the NT Government’s media release on 10 July 2014 to make Territory Day into a Public Holiday for public to vote and which current public holidays in the Territory should be removed. It should be noted that the survey is only available online.
Discussion ensued regarding public holidays in the Territory and which should be removed and whether Territory day should be a public holiday.
Councillors agreed not to support the NT Government’s proposal.
RESOLVED:
That it be a recommendation to Council:
That Council write to the NT Government advising its non-support of the proposed Territory Day Public Holiday.
(5906ccs)
11.3 Councillor Paech – Council’s Position on Nuclear Waste
Councillor Paech asked about the Council’s position on nuclear waste travelling through the Municipality of Alice Springs.
The Chief Executive Officer advised that a position was conveyed to LGANT some years ago of Council’s opposition to the establishment of a radioactive waste facility within the Northern Territory.
The Chief Executive Officer took the question on notice to check and will confirm the response with an email.
12. NEXT MEETING: Monday, 11 August 2014
The meeting stands adjourned and resumes in the Confidential Section.
The meeting adjourned at 7:16pm.
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CHAIRMAN
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