Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE MANAGERS REPORT
Tom Gaff Steve Hitchens 1 CORONATION PARK SHELTER
EF1011
Preacutecis
Reporting on the current condition of the shelter in Coronation Park Dungog
Introduction
The shelter in Coronation Park Dungog is adjacent to the playground and is used on a daily basis by the community for shade and weather protection The shelter has a high level of patronage A recent inspection has revealed that the condition of the shelter is very poor
Background
A recent inspection of Council assets has identified that the shelter in Coronation Park is in a poor state of repair regarding structural adequacy
There are numerous components of the structure needing repair however the timber support posts are rotted where embedded in the ground The structure relies on the integrity of the posts for lateral support and uplift in the event of wind The support post are buried directly into the ground and are visibly rotten at ground surface level and present a risk of the structure falling over in adverse weather conditions The shelter does present a risk to Council and the public in the event that it collapses
Options
1 Demolish the shelter and do not replace The estimated cost to demolish and removethe shelter only would be $2000 The estimated cost to demolish and remove theshelter tables and concrete slab would be $3000
2 Demolish the shelter and replace with a new structure including the concrete base as thecurrent concrete slab is built following the existing ground slope and include newaluminium tables and chairs The current shelter has a hip roof that which would bereplaced with a gable roof at a cost estimate of $2300000
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The final cost of replacement would be approximately $2300000 The project could be funded from Councilrsquos Restricted Assets Special Rate Variation - Parks and Gardens Risk Management
Community
The current shelter is well used and patronised by the community and provides shelter for people caring for children in the park and play equipment
RECOMMENDATION
Council replace the shelter as per option 2 above
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 2 URBAN ROADS MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES
EF08221
Precis
This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos Urban Roads Maintenance Vote
Current expenditures for maintenance on the Urban Road Network are as follows-
Note- SRV is the Special Rate Variation for the funding for various projects on the Urban Road Network
Urban Roads Maintenance - There is a current over-expenditure of $29063 with still some end of financial year costing to be charged in this area A review of this area has shown that in excess of $57000 has been expended on Heavy Patching on Urban Roads during 20132014 the majority of which should have been charged against the Urban Roads SRV Heavy Patching vote It is therefore recommended that the $32813 balance in the Urban Roads SRV Heavy Patching vote be reallocated to the Urban Roads Maintenance vote
Urban Roads Reseals - There is an under-expenditure of $72707 showing in this vote It is recommended that the residual funding be transferred to Restricted Assets
Urban Roads Storm Damage - The Natural Disaster Claim is yet to be finalised The $5972 will be carried forward as a debtor to 20142015
Urban Roads SRV Heavy Patch - Please see commentary in Urban Roads Maintenance above
Urban Roads SRV Rehabilitation - There is an under-expenditure of $50000 showing in this vote It is recommended that the residual funding be carried forward to the 20142015 financial year
IMPLICATIONS
Financial There are no financial implications to this report as it is a matter of adjusting votes within the same budget allocation area
RECOMMENDATION
1 That $32813 from the Urban Roads SRV Heavy Patching vote be re-allocated to theUrban Roads Maintenance vote and
2 Any residual funding in the Urban Roads budget area be transferred to restrictedassets for future expenditure in this area
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 3 RURAL SEALED AND UNSEALED ROADS MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES
EF0979
Precis
This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Votes
Current expenditures for maintenance on the Rural Sealed and Unsealed Road Network are as follows-
Note- SRV is the Special Rate Variation for the funding for various projects on the Urban Road Network
Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance - There is a current over-expenditure of $30377 with still some end of financial year costings to be charged in this area A review of this area has shown that there have been misallocations of expenditures in the Maintenance vote that should have been allocated against the Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders It is therefore recommended that the over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance vote be funded from the Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders vote with any residual funding be transferred to Restricted Assets
Rural Roads Reseals - There is an under-expenditure of $42347 showing in this vote It is recommended that the residual funding be transferred to Restricted Assets
Rural Road Sealed SRV Drainage - There is an over-expenditure of $6033 currently showing in this vote It is recommended that the over-expenditure be funded from Restricted Assets previously retained for this SRV
Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders - Please see commentary in Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance above
Rural Roads Unsealed Votes - There is a current under-expenditure of $39355 with still some end of financial year costings mainly quarry materials to be charged in this area The combined over-expenditure is expected to be less than $1000 It is therefore recommended that any over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance combined votes be funded from the Rural Roads Unsealed Upgrades Restricted Asset
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Rural Roads Storm Damage - The Natural Disaster Claim is yet to be finalised The expenditure in this area will be carried forward as a debtor to 20142015
IMPLICATIONS
Financial There are no financial implications to this report as it is a matter of adjusting votes within the same budget allocation areas
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance vote be fundedfrom the Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders vote with any residual funding betransferred to Restricted Assets
2 The over-expenditure in Rural Roads Sealed SRV Drainage be funded fromRestricted Assets previously retained for this SRV
3 That any over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance combinedvotes be funded from the Rural Roads Unsealed Upgrades Restricted Asset
4 Any other residual funding in the Rural Roads budget areas be transferred torestricted assets for future expenditure in this area
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE MANAGERS REPORT
Shaun Chandler 1 AGENCY INFORMATION GUIDE 2014-15
EF 09226
Precis
Reporting on the requirement for Council to adopt its Agency Information Guide under The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
Section 20 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (lsquothe GIPA Actrdquo) requires agencies to develop and adopt an Agency Information Guide as part of their mandatory open access information Council must review the agency information guide and adopt a new Agency Information Guide at intervals of not more than 12 months
The Agency Information Guide describes the agencies (Councilrsquos) structure functions and how the functions affect members of the public It identifies the various kinds of government information held by the agency the kinds of government information it holds that it makes publicly available and the kinds of publicly available information available for free or for a charge The Agency Information Guide also specifies any arrangements that exist to enable the public to participate in forming the agencyrsquos policies and how the agency makes government information publicly available
Council may update and amend its agency information guide at any time Once adopted the agency information guide is posted on Councilrsquos website and a copy sent to the Information Commissioner who may comment and provide advice or feedback on the guide if requested After receipt the Information Commissioner will formally respond to Council in accordance with section 22 of the GIPA Act
A review of Councilrsquos Information Guide has been completed as required by the Information and Privacy Commission the document is now referenced as the ldquoAgency Information Guiderdquo and not the ldquoPublication Guiderdquo and the Commissions contact details have also been updated no other changes have been made
A copy of the Agency Information Guide is available to Councillors upon request or can be downloaded from Councilrsquos web site
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Satisfies Councilrsquos obligations under Sections 20 ndash 22 of The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the Agency Information Guide post a copy on Councilrsquos website and forward a copy to the Information Commissioner prior to 31 July 2014
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GENERAL MANAGER
Craig Deasey 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
EF08619
Precis
Reporting on a statutory requirement as regards the administration of Local government elections
Under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) the General Manager is responsible for the administration of local Council elections There has been a series of amendments to the conduct of elections in recent years following extensive lobbying of Government to return the decisions as regards the conduct of elections to local government
Prior to these amendments elections were being run by the NSW Electoral Commission however many Councils were dissatisfied with the arrangement due to the costs associated with the administration of elections increasing significantly
In 2013 the NSW Government amended Sec 296 of the Local Government Act 1993 NSW to enhance the flexibility of Councils to make decisions on the conduct of the local Council elections
The changes now allow Councils to decide as to whether the General Manager should administer the local Council election or enter into an election arrangement with the NSW Electoral Commissioner
It should be noted that prior to the 2012 local government elections Council participated in a tender with a number of other NSW Councils for the provision of election services The pricing that came out of such tender highlighted that the cost loadings and obligations as regards compliance for small Councils like Dungog it was not to Councils advantage to utilise an alternative provider or have the staff of Council conduct the election
Through the administration of the 2012 election there were further savings attributed to Council as a consequence of the sharing of the returning officers position with Great Lakes and Gloucester Councils as all three LGArsquos elections were being administered by the NSW Electoral Commission
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The costs associated with the conduct of elections has been difficult to monitor for Dungog Shire as in 2012 there was no election held in lsquoBrsquo Ward and as a consequence the true cost of running a full election could not be reliably calculated as there was a mix of fixed and variable costs However as a consequence of the no election in one ward there were savings against the initial budget of $90000
Statutory
Council needs to determine as to whether to appoint the NSW Electoral Commission under an all elections contract which covers the ordinary election any polls or referendums and any subsequent by-election poll or referendum that may occur during the term of the contract Chapter 10 Part 6 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) is the key legislative reference
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RECOMMENDATION
The Dungog Shire Council (ldquothe Councilrdquo) resolves
1 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (ldquothe Actrdquo)that an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all elections of the Council
2 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aCouncil poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissionerto administer all council polls of the Council
3 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aconstitutional referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey 2 COUNCILLOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
EF08527
Precis
Reporting on Councillor notifications and requests for leave of absence
Councillors I am in receipt of advice from four Councillors as regards their absences from the Shire over the next couple of months Of which only one Councillor (Cr Norman) has advised that they will not be in attendance at an Ordinary meeting of Council and is seeking leave of absence from the September meeting of Council as they will be overseas
Councillor Norman has also advised that she will be absent from two Dungog Showground amp Recreation Reserve Management Committee Meetings being the September amp October meetings of this Committee
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Clause 235A is the key reference or Councils Code of Meeting Practice Sec B Clause 12
RECOMMENDATION
That Councillor Norman be granted leave of absence from the September 2014 Ordinary meeting of Council
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Reporting on Minutes of Council Management Committee Meetings provided to Council
The minutes of the following Management Committee Meetings are attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo to this report
Gresford School of Arts Hall meeting held 13 May 2014 Paterson Sportsground Committee Meeting held 26 May 2014 Vacy School of Arts Hall meeting held 27 May 2014 Dungog Showground Committee Annual General Meeting held 5 June 2014 Dungog Showground Committee meeting held 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
There are no financial implications the report is for information purposes only
Statutory
The minutes of the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee highlights that the Committee has made determinations as regards fees and charges that the Committee does not have the delegated power to make
Sec 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 stipulates that the Council can by resolution delegate the General Manager or any other person or body (not including another employee of the Council) any of the functions of the Council other than the following
(e) the fixing of a fee (q) a decision under Sec 356 to contribute money or otherwise grant financial
assistance to persons
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the minutes of the Management Committee Meetings be received and noted
2 That the General Manager write to the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee asregards their determinations in terms of waiving and discounting of fees
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 1
GRESFORD SCHOOL of ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING held at the Gresford School of Arts Hall Tuesday 13th May 2014 Attendance Robert Booth (Dungog Shire Council representative) Rosalie Lawrence
(President and interim Treasurer) Kel Merriman (Secretary) Rosita Richardson Kirby Armstrong-Conn
Apologies Sharon Lawrence (GAPS) Graham Hudson (RSL) Meeting Commenced 7 pm
1 Welcome Background information as to the Gresford School of Arts Committee given to new member attending the meeting for the first time
2 Confirmation of the Previous Minutes
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 12th November 2013
be confirmed Moved Robert Booth
Rosalie Lawrence Carried
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 11th February 2014 be endorsed
Moved Robert Booth Rosalie Lawrence Carried
3 Business Arising 31 Portico update (as per previous minutes)
32 Safety Issues The damaged floorboard in the Supper Room has been repaired Another split hole has been found in a floorboard in the main hall Window fly-mesh also requires fixing
Action 1 Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor
board and repair fly screen
The meeting was advised that the self closinglocking gates need repair or replacement Kirby advised that the parents committee has experienced difficulty in finding a fencer prepared to travel to Gresford Suggestion made to contact Cliff Dunford a fencing contractor at Vacy
Action 2 Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Noted that there is grass growing in the roof gutter of supper room which is impeding rain drainage
Action 3 Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter It was noted that there has been no response or action regarding the overdue inspection of fire extinguishes even though a letter was sent Paul Bull at Council Robert advised the meeting that Paul Bull has since left the Council
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Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
Note- SRV is the Special Rate Variation for the funding for various projects on the Urban Road Network
Urban Roads Maintenance - There is a current over-expenditure of $29063 with still some end of financial year costing to be charged in this area A review of this area has shown that in excess of $57000 has been expended on Heavy Patching on Urban Roads during 20132014 the majority of which should have been charged against the Urban Roads SRV Heavy Patching vote It is therefore recommended that the $32813 balance in the Urban Roads SRV Heavy Patching vote be reallocated to the Urban Roads Maintenance vote
Urban Roads Reseals - There is an under-expenditure of $72707 showing in this vote It is recommended that the residual funding be transferred to Restricted Assets
Urban Roads Storm Damage - The Natural Disaster Claim is yet to be finalised The $5972 will be carried forward as a debtor to 20142015
Urban Roads SRV Heavy Patch - Please see commentary in Urban Roads Maintenance above
Urban Roads SRV Rehabilitation - There is an under-expenditure of $50000 showing in this vote It is recommended that the residual funding be carried forward to the 20142015 financial year
IMPLICATIONS
Financial There are no financial implications to this report as it is a matter of adjusting votes within the same budget allocation area
RECOMMENDATION
1 That $32813 from the Urban Roads SRV Heavy Patching vote be re-allocated to theUrban Roads Maintenance vote and
2 Any residual funding in the Urban Roads budget area be transferred to restrictedassets for future expenditure in this area
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 3 RURAL SEALED AND UNSEALED ROADS MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES
EF0979
Precis
This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Votes
Current expenditures for maintenance on the Rural Sealed and Unsealed Road Network are as follows-
Note- SRV is the Special Rate Variation for the funding for various projects on the Urban Road Network
Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance - There is a current over-expenditure of $30377 with still some end of financial year costings to be charged in this area A review of this area has shown that there have been misallocations of expenditures in the Maintenance vote that should have been allocated against the Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders It is therefore recommended that the over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance vote be funded from the Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders vote with any residual funding be transferred to Restricted Assets
Rural Roads Reseals - There is an under-expenditure of $42347 showing in this vote It is recommended that the residual funding be transferred to Restricted Assets
Rural Road Sealed SRV Drainage - There is an over-expenditure of $6033 currently showing in this vote It is recommended that the over-expenditure be funded from Restricted Assets previously retained for this SRV
Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders - Please see commentary in Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance above
Rural Roads Unsealed Votes - There is a current under-expenditure of $39355 with still some end of financial year costings mainly quarry materials to be charged in this area The combined over-expenditure is expected to be less than $1000 It is therefore recommended that any over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance combined votes be funded from the Rural Roads Unsealed Upgrades Restricted Asset
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Rural Roads Storm Damage - The Natural Disaster Claim is yet to be finalised The expenditure in this area will be carried forward as a debtor to 20142015
IMPLICATIONS
Financial There are no financial implications to this report as it is a matter of adjusting votes within the same budget allocation areas
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance vote be fundedfrom the Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders vote with any residual funding betransferred to Restricted Assets
2 The over-expenditure in Rural Roads Sealed SRV Drainage be funded fromRestricted Assets previously retained for this SRV
3 That any over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance combinedvotes be funded from the Rural Roads Unsealed Upgrades Restricted Asset
4 Any other residual funding in the Rural Roads budget areas be transferred torestricted assets for future expenditure in this area
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE MANAGERS REPORT
Shaun Chandler 1 AGENCY INFORMATION GUIDE 2014-15
EF 09226
Precis
Reporting on the requirement for Council to adopt its Agency Information Guide under The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
Section 20 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (lsquothe GIPA Actrdquo) requires agencies to develop and adopt an Agency Information Guide as part of their mandatory open access information Council must review the agency information guide and adopt a new Agency Information Guide at intervals of not more than 12 months
The Agency Information Guide describes the agencies (Councilrsquos) structure functions and how the functions affect members of the public It identifies the various kinds of government information held by the agency the kinds of government information it holds that it makes publicly available and the kinds of publicly available information available for free or for a charge The Agency Information Guide also specifies any arrangements that exist to enable the public to participate in forming the agencyrsquos policies and how the agency makes government information publicly available
Council may update and amend its agency information guide at any time Once adopted the agency information guide is posted on Councilrsquos website and a copy sent to the Information Commissioner who may comment and provide advice or feedback on the guide if requested After receipt the Information Commissioner will formally respond to Council in accordance with section 22 of the GIPA Act
A review of Councilrsquos Information Guide has been completed as required by the Information and Privacy Commission the document is now referenced as the ldquoAgency Information Guiderdquo and not the ldquoPublication Guiderdquo and the Commissions contact details have also been updated no other changes have been made
A copy of the Agency Information Guide is available to Councillors upon request or can be downloaded from Councilrsquos web site
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Satisfies Councilrsquos obligations under Sections 20 ndash 22 of The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the Agency Information Guide post a copy on Councilrsquos website and forward a copy to the Information Commissioner prior to 31 July 2014
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
GENERAL MANAGER
Craig Deasey 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
EF08619
Precis
Reporting on a statutory requirement as regards the administration of Local government elections
Under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) the General Manager is responsible for the administration of local Council elections There has been a series of amendments to the conduct of elections in recent years following extensive lobbying of Government to return the decisions as regards the conduct of elections to local government
Prior to these amendments elections were being run by the NSW Electoral Commission however many Councils were dissatisfied with the arrangement due to the costs associated with the administration of elections increasing significantly
In 2013 the NSW Government amended Sec 296 of the Local Government Act 1993 NSW to enhance the flexibility of Councils to make decisions on the conduct of the local Council elections
The changes now allow Councils to decide as to whether the General Manager should administer the local Council election or enter into an election arrangement with the NSW Electoral Commissioner
It should be noted that prior to the 2012 local government elections Council participated in a tender with a number of other NSW Councils for the provision of election services The pricing that came out of such tender highlighted that the cost loadings and obligations as regards compliance for small Councils like Dungog it was not to Councils advantage to utilise an alternative provider or have the staff of Council conduct the election
Through the administration of the 2012 election there were further savings attributed to Council as a consequence of the sharing of the returning officers position with Great Lakes and Gloucester Councils as all three LGArsquos elections were being administered by the NSW Electoral Commission
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The costs associated with the conduct of elections has been difficult to monitor for Dungog Shire as in 2012 there was no election held in lsquoBrsquo Ward and as a consequence the true cost of running a full election could not be reliably calculated as there was a mix of fixed and variable costs However as a consequence of the no election in one ward there were savings against the initial budget of $90000
Statutory
Council needs to determine as to whether to appoint the NSW Electoral Commission under an all elections contract which covers the ordinary election any polls or referendums and any subsequent by-election poll or referendum that may occur during the term of the contract Chapter 10 Part 6 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) is the key legislative reference
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
RECOMMENDATION
The Dungog Shire Council (ldquothe Councilrdquo) resolves
1 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (ldquothe Actrdquo)that an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all elections of the Council
2 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aCouncil poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissionerto administer all council polls of the Council
3 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aconstitutional referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council
B 8
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey 2 COUNCILLOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
EF08527
Precis
Reporting on Councillor notifications and requests for leave of absence
Councillors I am in receipt of advice from four Councillors as regards their absences from the Shire over the next couple of months Of which only one Councillor (Cr Norman) has advised that they will not be in attendance at an Ordinary meeting of Council and is seeking leave of absence from the September meeting of Council as they will be overseas
Councillor Norman has also advised that she will be absent from two Dungog Showground amp Recreation Reserve Management Committee Meetings being the September amp October meetings of this Committee
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Clause 235A is the key reference or Councils Code of Meeting Practice Sec B Clause 12
RECOMMENDATION
That Councillor Norman be granted leave of absence from the September 2014 Ordinary meeting of Council
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting on Minutes of Council Management Committee Meetings provided to Council
The minutes of the following Management Committee Meetings are attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo to this report
Gresford School of Arts Hall meeting held 13 May 2014 Paterson Sportsground Committee Meeting held 26 May 2014 Vacy School of Arts Hall meeting held 27 May 2014 Dungog Showground Committee Annual General Meeting held 5 June 2014 Dungog Showground Committee meeting held 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
There are no financial implications the report is for information purposes only
Statutory
The minutes of the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee highlights that the Committee has made determinations as regards fees and charges that the Committee does not have the delegated power to make
Sec 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 stipulates that the Council can by resolution delegate the General Manager or any other person or body (not including another employee of the Council) any of the functions of the Council other than the following
(e) the fixing of a fee (q) a decision under Sec 356 to contribute money or otherwise grant financial
assistance to persons
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the minutes of the Management Committee Meetings be received and noted
2 That the General Manager write to the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee asregards their determinations in terms of waiving and discounting of fees
C 3
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 1
GRESFORD SCHOOL of ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING held at the Gresford School of Arts Hall Tuesday 13th May 2014 Attendance Robert Booth (Dungog Shire Council representative) Rosalie Lawrence
(President and interim Treasurer) Kel Merriman (Secretary) Rosita Richardson Kirby Armstrong-Conn
Apologies Sharon Lawrence (GAPS) Graham Hudson (RSL) Meeting Commenced 7 pm
1 Welcome Background information as to the Gresford School of Arts Committee given to new member attending the meeting for the first time
2 Confirmation of the Previous Minutes
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 12th November 2013
be confirmed Moved Robert Booth
Rosalie Lawrence Carried
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 11th February 2014 be endorsed
Moved Robert Booth Rosalie Lawrence Carried
3 Business Arising 31 Portico update (as per previous minutes)
32 Safety Issues The damaged floorboard in the Supper Room has been repaired Another split hole has been found in a floorboard in the main hall Window fly-mesh also requires fixing
Action 1 Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor
board and repair fly screen
The meeting was advised that the self closinglocking gates need repair or replacement Kirby advised that the parents committee has experienced difficulty in finding a fencer prepared to travel to Gresford Suggestion made to contact Cliff Dunford a fencing contractor at Vacy
Action 2 Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Noted that there is grass growing in the roof gutter of supper room which is impeding rain drainage
Action 3 Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter It was noted that there has been no response or action regarding the overdue inspection of fire extinguishes even though a letter was sent Paul Bull at Council Robert advised the meeting that Paul Bull has since left the Council
C 4
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
C 5
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
Note- SRV is the Special Rate Variation for the funding for various projects on the Urban Road Network
Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance - There is a current over-expenditure of $30377 with still some end of financial year costings to be charged in this area A review of this area has shown that there have been misallocations of expenditures in the Maintenance vote that should have been allocated against the Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders It is therefore recommended that the over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance vote be funded from the Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders vote with any residual funding be transferred to Restricted Assets
Rural Roads Reseals - There is an under-expenditure of $42347 showing in this vote It is recommended that the residual funding be transferred to Restricted Assets
Rural Road Sealed SRV Drainage - There is an over-expenditure of $6033 currently showing in this vote It is recommended that the over-expenditure be funded from Restricted Assets previously retained for this SRV
Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders - Please see commentary in Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance above
Rural Roads Unsealed Votes - There is a current under-expenditure of $39355 with still some end of financial year costings mainly quarry materials to be charged in this area The combined over-expenditure is expected to be less than $1000 It is therefore recommended that any over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance combined votes be funded from the Rural Roads Unsealed Upgrades Restricted Asset
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Rural Roads Storm Damage - The Natural Disaster Claim is yet to be finalised The expenditure in this area will be carried forward as a debtor to 20142015
IMPLICATIONS
Financial There are no financial implications to this report as it is a matter of adjusting votes within the same budget allocation areas
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance vote be fundedfrom the Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders vote with any residual funding betransferred to Restricted Assets
2 The over-expenditure in Rural Roads Sealed SRV Drainage be funded fromRestricted Assets previously retained for this SRV
3 That any over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance combinedvotes be funded from the Rural Roads Unsealed Upgrades Restricted Asset
4 Any other residual funding in the Rural Roads budget areas be transferred torestricted assets for future expenditure in this area
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE MANAGERS REPORT
Shaun Chandler 1 AGENCY INFORMATION GUIDE 2014-15
EF 09226
Precis
Reporting on the requirement for Council to adopt its Agency Information Guide under The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
Section 20 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (lsquothe GIPA Actrdquo) requires agencies to develop and adopt an Agency Information Guide as part of their mandatory open access information Council must review the agency information guide and adopt a new Agency Information Guide at intervals of not more than 12 months
The Agency Information Guide describes the agencies (Councilrsquos) structure functions and how the functions affect members of the public It identifies the various kinds of government information held by the agency the kinds of government information it holds that it makes publicly available and the kinds of publicly available information available for free or for a charge The Agency Information Guide also specifies any arrangements that exist to enable the public to participate in forming the agencyrsquos policies and how the agency makes government information publicly available
Council may update and amend its agency information guide at any time Once adopted the agency information guide is posted on Councilrsquos website and a copy sent to the Information Commissioner who may comment and provide advice or feedback on the guide if requested After receipt the Information Commissioner will formally respond to Council in accordance with section 22 of the GIPA Act
A review of Councilrsquos Information Guide has been completed as required by the Information and Privacy Commission the document is now referenced as the ldquoAgency Information Guiderdquo and not the ldquoPublication Guiderdquo and the Commissions contact details have also been updated no other changes have been made
A copy of the Agency Information Guide is available to Councillors upon request or can be downloaded from Councilrsquos web site
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Satisfies Councilrsquos obligations under Sections 20 ndash 22 of The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the Agency Information Guide post a copy on Councilrsquos website and forward a copy to the Information Commissioner prior to 31 July 2014
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
GENERAL MANAGER
Craig Deasey 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
EF08619
Precis
Reporting on a statutory requirement as regards the administration of Local government elections
Under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) the General Manager is responsible for the administration of local Council elections There has been a series of amendments to the conduct of elections in recent years following extensive lobbying of Government to return the decisions as regards the conduct of elections to local government
Prior to these amendments elections were being run by the NSW Electoral Commission however many Councils were dissatisfied with the arrangement due to the costs associated with the administration of elections increasing significantly
In 2013 the NSW Government amended Sec 296 of the Local Government Act 1993 NSW to enhance the flexibility of Councils to make decisions on the conduct of the local Council elections
The changes now allow Councils to decide as to whether the General Manager should administer the local Council election or enter into an election arrangement with the NSW Electoral Commissioner
It should be noted that prior to the 2012 local government elections Council participated in a tender with a number of other NSW Councils for the provision of election services The pricing that came out of such tender highlighted that the cost loadings and obligations as regards compliance for small Councils like Dungog it was not to Councils advantage to utilise an alternative provider or have the staff of Council conduct the election
Through the administration of the 2012 election there were further savings attributed to Council as a consequence of the sharing of the returning officers position with Great Lakes and Gloucester Councils as all three LGArsquos elections were being administered by the NSW Electoral Commission
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The costs associated with the conduct of elections has been difficult to monitor for Dungog Shire as in 2012 there was no election held in lsquoBrsquo Ward and as a consequence the true cost of running a full election could not be reliably calculated as there was a mix of fixed and variable costs However as a consequence of the no election in one ward there were savings against the initial budget of $90000
Statutory
Council needs to determine as to whether to appoint the NSW Electoral Commission under an all elections contract which covers the ordinary election any polls or referendums and any subsequent by-election poll or referendum that may occur during the term of the contract Chapter 10 Part 6 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) is the key legislative reference
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
RECOMMENDATION
The Dungog Shire Council (ldquothe Councilrdquo) resolves
1 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (ldquothe Actrdquo)that an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all elections of the Council
2 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aCouncil poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissionerto administer all council polls of the Council
3 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aconstitutional referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey 2 COUNCILLOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
EF08527
Precis
Reporting on Councillor notifications and requests for leave of absence
Councillors I am in receipt of advice from four Councillors as regards their absences from the Shire over the next couple of months Of which only one Councillor (Cr Norman) has advised that they will not be in attendance at an Ordinary meeting of Council and is seeking leave of absence from the September meeting of Council as they will be overseas
Councillor Norman has also advised that she will be absent from two Dungog Showground amp Recreation Reserve Management Committee Meetings being the September amp October meetings of this Committee
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Clause 235A is the key reference or Councils Code of Meeting Practice Sec B Clause 12
RECOMMENDATION
That Councillor Norman be granted leave of absence from the September 2014 Ordinary meeting of Council
C 1
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting on Minutes of Council Management Committee Meetings provided to Council
The minutes of the following Management Committee Meetings are attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo to this report
Gresford School of Arts Hall meeting held 13 May 2014 Paterson Sportsground Committee Meeting held 26 May 2014 Vacy School of Arts Hall meeting held 27 May 2014 Dungog Showground Committee Annual General Meeting held 5 June 2014 Dungog Showground Committee meeting held 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
There are no financial implications the report is for information purposes only
Statutory
The minutes of the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee highlights that the Committee has made determinations as regards fees and charges that the Committee does not have the delegated power to make
Sec 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 stipulates that the Council can by resolution delegate the General Manager or any other person or body (not including another employee of the Council) any of the functions of the Council other than the following
(e) the fixing of a fee (q) a decision under Sec 356 to contribute money or otherwise grant financial
assistance to persons
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the minutes of the Management Committee Meetings be received and noted
2 That the General Manager write to the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee asregards their determinations in terms of waiving and discounting of fees
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 1
GRESFORD SCHOOL of ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING held at the Gresford School of Arts Hall Tuesday 13th May 2014 Attendance Robert Booth (Dungog Shire Council representative) Rosalie Lawrence
(President and interim Treasurer) Kel Merriman (Secretary) Rosita Richardson Kirby Armstrong-Conn
Apologies Sharon Lawrence (GAPS) Graham Hudson (RSL) Meeting Commenced 7 pm
1 Welcome Background information as to the Gresford School of Arts Committee given to new member attending the meeting for the first time
2 Confirmation of the Previous Minutes
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 12th November 2013
be confirmed Moved Robert Booth
Rosalie Lawrence Carried
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 11th February 2014 be endorsed
Moved Robert Booth Rosalie Lawrence Carried
3 Business Arising 31 Portico update (as per previous minutes)
32 Safety Issues The damaged floorboard in the Supper Room has been repaired Another split hole has been found in a floorboard in the main hall Window fly-mesh also requires fixing
Action 1 Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor
board and repair fly screen
The meeting was advised that the self closinglocking gates need repair or replacement Kirby advised that the parents committee has experienced difficulty in finding a fencer prepared to travel to Gresford Suggestion made to contact Cliff Dunford a fencing contractor at Vacy
Action 2 Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Noted that there is grass growing in the roof gutter of supper room which is impeding rain drainage
Action 3 Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter It was noted that there has been no response or action regarding the overdue inspection of fire extinguishes even though a letter was sent Paul Bull at Council Robert advised the meeting that Paul Bull has since left the Council
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Rural Roads Storm Damage - The Natural Disaster Claim is yet to be finalised The expenditure in this area will be carried forward as a debtor to 20142015
IMPLICATIONS
Financial There are no financial implications to this report as it is a matter of adjusting votes within the same budget allocation areas
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance vote be fundedfrom the Rural Roads Sealed SRV Shoulders vote with any residual funding betransferred to Restricted Assets
2 The over-expenditure in Rural Roads Sealed SRV Drainage be funded fromRestricted Assets previously retained for this SRV
3 That any over-expenditure in the Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance combinedvotes be funded from the Rural Roads Unsealed Upgrades Restricted Asset
4 Any other residual funding in the Rural Roads budget areas be transferred torestricted assets for future expenditure in this area
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE MANAGERS REPORT
Shaun Chandler 1 AGENCY INFORMATION GUIDE 2014-15
EF 09226
Precis
Reporting on the requirement for Council to adopt its Agency Information Guide under The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
Section 20 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (lsquothe GIPA Actrdquo) requires agencies to develop and adopt an Agency Information Guide as part of their mandatory open access information Council must review the agency information guide and adopt a new Agency Information Guide at intervals of not more than 12 months
The Agency Information Guide describes the agencies (Councilrsquos) structure functions and how the functions affect members of the public It identifies the various kinds of government information held by the agency the kinds of government information it holds that it makes publicly available and the kinds of publicly available information available for free or for a charge The Agency Information Guide also specifies any arrangements that exist to enable the public to participate in forming the agencyrsquos policies and how the agency makes government information publicly available
Council may update and amend its agency information guide at any time Once adopted the agency information guide is posted on Councilrsquos website and a copy sent to the Information Commissioner who may comment and provide advice or feedback on the guide if requested After receipt the Information Commissioner will formally respond to Council in accordance with section 22 of the GIPA Act
A review of Councilrsquos Information Guide has been completed as required by the Information and Privacy Commission the document is now referenced as the ldquoAgency Information Guiderdquo and not the ldquoPublication Guiderdquo and the Commissions contact details have also been updated no other changes have been made
A copy of the Agency Information Guide is available to Councillors upon request or can be downloaded from Councilrsquos web site
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Satisfies Councilrsquos obligations under Sections 20 ndash 22 of The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the Agency Information Guide post a copy on Councilrsquos website and forward a copy to the Information Commissioner prior to 31 July 2014
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
GENERAL MANAGER
Craig Deasey 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
EF08619
Precis
Reporting on a statutory requirement as regards the administration of Local government elections
Under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) the General Manager is responsible for the administration of local Council elections There has been a series of amendments to the conduct of elections in recent years following extensive lobbying of Government to return the decisions as regards the conduct of elections to local government
Prior to these amendments elections were being run by the NSW Electoral Commission however many Councils were dissatisfied with the arrangement due to the costs associated with the administration of elections increasing significantly
In 2013 the NSW Government amended Sec 296 of the Local Government Act 1993 NSW to enhance the flexibility of Councils to make decisions on the conduct of the local Council elections
The changes now allow Councils to decide as to whether the General Manager should administer the local Council election or enter into an election arrangement with the NSW Electoral Commissioner
It should be noted that prior to the 2012 local government elections Council participated in a tender with a number of other NSW Councils for the provision of election services The pricing that came out of such tender highlighted that the cost loadings and obligations as regards compliance for small Councils like Dungog it was not to Councils advantage to utilise an alternative provider or have the staff of Council conduct the election
Through the administration of the 2012 election there were further savings attributed to Council as a consequence of the sharing of the returning officers position with Great Lakes and Gloucester Councils as all three LGArsquos elections were being administered by the NSW Electoral Commission
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The costs associated with the conduct of elections has been difficult to monitor for Dungog Shire as in 2012 there was no election held in lsquoBrsquo Ward and as a consequence the true cost of running a full election could not be reliably calculated as there was a mix of fixed and variable costs However as a consequence of the no election in one ward there were savings against the initial budget of $90000
Statutory
Council needs to determine as to whether to appoint the NSW Electoral Commission under an all elections contract which covers the ordinary election any polls or referendums and any subsequent by-election poll or referendum that may occur during the term of the contract Chapter 10 Part 6 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) is the key legislative reference
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RECOMMENDATION
The Dungog Shire Council (ldquothe Councilrdquo) resolves
1 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (ldquothe Actrdquo)that an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all elections of the Council
2 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aCouncil poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissionerto administer all council polls of the Council
3 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aconstitutional referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council
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Craig Deasey 2 COUNCILLOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
EF08527
Precis
Reporting on Councillor notifications and requests for leave of absence
Councillors I am in receipt of advice from four Councillors as regards their absences from the Shire over the next couple of months Of which only one Councillor (Cr Norman) has advised that they will not be in attendance at an Ordinary meeting of Council and is seeking leave of absence from the September meeting of Council as they will be overseas
Councillor Norman has also advised that she will be absent from two Dungog Showground amp Recreation Reserve Management Committee Meetings being the September amp October meetings of this Committee
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Clause 235A is the key reference or Councils Code of Meeting Practice Sec B Clause 12
RECOMMENDATION
That Councillor Norman be granted leave of absence from the September 2014 Ordinary meeting of Council
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Reporting on Minutes of Council Management Committee Meetings provided to Council
The minutes of the following Management Committee Meetings are attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo to this report
Gresford School of Arts Hall meeting held 13 May 2014 Paterson Sportsground Committee Meeting held 26 May 2014 Vacy School of Arts Hall meeting held 27 May 2014 Dungog Showground Committee Annual General Meeting held 5 June 2014 Dungog Showground Committee meeting held 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
There are no financial implications the report is for information purposes only
Statutory
The minutes of the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee highlights that the Committee has made determinations as regards fees and charges that the Committee does not have the delegated power to make
Sec 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 stipulates that the Council can by resolution delegate the General Manager or any other person or body (not including another employee of the Council) any of the functions of the Council other than the following
(e) the fixing of a fee (q) a decision under Sec 356 to contribute money or otherwise grant financial
assistance to persons
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the minutes of the Management Committee Meetings be received and noted
2 That the General Manager write to the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee asregards their determinations in terms of waiving and discounting of fees
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 1
GRESFORD SCHOOL of ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING held at the Gresford School of Arts Hall Tuesday 13th May 2014 Attendance Robert Booth (Dungog Shire Council representative) Rosalie Lawrence
(President and interim Treasurer) Kel Merriman (Secretary) Rosita Richardson Kirby Armstrong-Conn
Apologies Sharon Lawrence (GAPS) Graham Hudson (RSL) Meeting Commenced 7 pm
1 Welcome Background information as to the Gresford School of Arts Committee given to new member attending the meeting for the first time
2 Confirmation of the Previous Minutes
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 12th November 2013
be confirmed Moved Robert Booth
Rosalie Lawrence Carried
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 11th February 2014 be endorsed
Moved Robert Booth Rosalie Lawrence Carried
3 Business Arising 31 Portico update (as per previous minutes)
32 Safety Issues The damaged floorboard in the Supper Room has been repaired Another split hole has been found in a floorboard in the main hall Window fly-mesh also requires fixing
Action 1 Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor
board and repair fly screen
The meeting was advised that the self closinglocking gates need repair or replacement Kirby advised that the parents committee has experienced difficulty in finding a fencer prepared to travel to Gresford Suggestion made to contact Cliff Dunford a fencing contractor at Vacy
Action 2 Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Noted that there is grass growing in the roof gutter of supper room which is impeding rain drainage
Action 3 Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter It was noted that there has been no response or action regarding the overdue inspection of fire extinguishes even though a letter was sent Paul Bull at Council Robert advised the meeting that Paul Bull has since left the Council
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Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE MANAGERS REPORT
Shaun Chandler 1 AGENCY INFORMATION GUIDE 2014-15
EF 09226
Precis
Reporting on the requirement for Council to adopt its Agency Information Guide under The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
Section 20 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (lsquothe GIPA Actrdquo) requires agencies to develop and adopt an Agency Information Guide as part of their mandatory open access information Council must review the agency information guide and adopt a new Agency Information Guide at intervals of not more than 12 months
The Agency Information Guide describes the agencies (Councilrsquos) structure functions and how the functions affect members of the public It identifies the various kinds of government information held by the agency the kinds of government information it holds that it makes publicly available and the kinds of publicly available information available for free or for a charge The Agency Information Guide also specifies any arrangements that exist to enable the public to participate in forming the agencyrsquos policies and how the agency makes government information publicly available
Council may update and amend its agency information guide at any time Once adopted the agency information guide is posted on Councilrsquos website and a copy sent to the Information Commissioner who may comment and provide advice or feedback on the guide if requested After receipt the Information Commissioner will formally respond to Council in accordance with section 22 of the GIPA Act
A review of Councilrsquos Information Guide has been completed as required by the Information and Privacy Commission the document is now referenced as the ldquoAgency Information Guiderdquo and not the ldquoPublication Guiderdquo and the Commissions contact details have also been updated no other changes have been made
A copy of the Agency Information Guide is available to Councillors upon request or can be downloaded from Councilrsquos web site
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Satisfies Councilrsquos obligations under Sections 20 ndash 22 of The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW)
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the Agency Information Guide post a copy on Councilrsquos website and forward a copy to the Information Commissioner prior to 31 July 2014
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GENERAL MANAGER
Craig Deasey 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
EF08619
Precis
Reporting on a statutory requirement as regards the administration of Local government elections
Under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) the General Manager is responsible for the administration of local Council elections There has been a series of amendments to the conduct of elections in recent years following extensive lobbying of Government to return the decisions as regards the conduct of elections to local government
Prior to these amendments elections were being run by the NSW Electoral Commission however many Councils were dissatisfied with the arrangement due to the costs associated with the administration of elections increasing significantly
In 2013 the NSW Government amended Sec 296 of the Local Government Act 1993 NSW to enhance the flexibility of Councils to make decisions on the conduct of the local Council elections
The changes now allow Councils to decide as to whether the General Manager should administer the local Council election or enter into an election arrangement with the NSW Electoral Commissioner
It should be noted that prior to the 2012 local government elections Council participated in a tender with a number of other NSW Councils for the provision of election services The pricing that came out of such tender highlighted that the cost loadings and obligations as regards compliance for small Councils like Dungog it was not to Councils advantage to utilise an alternative provider or have the staff of Council conduct the election
Through the administration of the 2012 election there were further savings attributed to Council as a consequence of the sharing of the returning officers position with Great Lakes and Gloucester Councils as all three LGArsquos elections were being administered by the NSW Electoral Commission
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The costs associated with the conduct of elections has been difficult to monitor for Dungog Shire as in 2012 there was no election held in lsquoBrsquo Ward and as a consequence the true cost of running a full election could not be reliably calculated as there was a mix of fixed and variable costs However as a consequence of the no election in one ward there were savings against the initial budget of $90000
Statutory
Council needs to determine as to whether to appoint the NSW Electoral Commission under an all elections contract which covers the ordinary election any polls or referendums and any subsequent by-election poll or referendum that may occur during the term of the contract Chapter 10 Part 6 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) is the key legislative reference
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RECOMMENDATION
The Dungog Shire Council (ldquothe Councilrdquo) resolves
1 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (ldquothe Actrdquo)that an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all elections of the Council
2 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aCouncil poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissionerto administer all council polls of the Council
3 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aconstitutional referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council
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Craig Deasey 2 COUNCILLOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
EF08527
Precis
Reporting on Councillor notifications and requests for leave of absence
Councillors I am in receipt of advice from four Councillors as regards their absences from the Shire over the next couple of months Of which only one Councillor (Cr Norman) has advised that they will not be in attendance at an Ordinary meeting of Council and is seeking leave of absence from the September meeting of Council as they will be overseas
Councillor Norman has also advised that she will be absent from two Dungog Showground amp Recreation Reserve Management Committee Meetings being the September amp October meetings of this Committee
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Clause 235A is the key reference or Councils Code of Meeting Practice Sec B Clause 12
RECOMMENDATION
That Councillor Norman be granted leave of absence from the September 2014 Ordinary meeting of Council
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Reporting on Minutes of Council Management Committee Meetings provided to Council
The minutes of the following Management Committee Meetings are attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo to this report
Gresford School of Arts Hall meeting held 13 May 2014 Paterson Sportsground Committee Meeting held 26 May 2014 Vacy School of Arts Hall meeting held 27 May 2014 Dungog Showground Committee Annual General Meeting held 5 June 2014 Dungog Showground Committee meeting held 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
There are no financial implications the report is for information purposes only
Statutory
The minutes of the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee highlights that the Committee has made determinations as regards fees and charges that the Committee does not have the delegated power to make
Sec 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 stipulates that the Council can by resolution delegate the General Manager or any other person or body (not including another employee of the Council) any of the functions of the Council other than the following
(e) the fixing of a fee (q) a decision under Sec 356 to contribute money or otherwise grant financial
assistance to persons
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the minutes of the Management Committee Meetings be received and noted
2 That the General Manager write to the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee asregards their determinations in terms of waiving and discounting of fees
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 1
GRESFORD SCHOOL of ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING held at the Gresford School of Arts Hall Tuesday 13th May 2014 Attendance Robert Booth (Dungog Shire Council representative) Rosalie Lawrence
(President and interim Treasurer) Kel Merriman (Secretary) Rosita Richardson Kirby Armstrong-Conn
Apologies Sharon Lawrence (GAPS) Graham Hudson (RSL) Meeting Commenced 7 pm
1 Welcome Background information as to the Gresford School of Arts Committee given to new member attending the meeting for the first time
2 Confirmation of the Previous Minutes
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 12th November 2013
be confirmed Moved Robert Booth
Rosalie Lawrence Carried
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 11th February 2014 be endorsed
Moved Robert Booth Rosalie Lawrence Carried
3 Business Arising 31 Portico update (as per previous minutes)
32 Safety Issues The damaged floorboard in the Supper Room has been repaired Another split hole has been found in a floorboard in the main hall Window fly-mesh also requires fixing
Action 1 Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor
board and repair fly screen
The meeting was advised that the self closinglocking gates need repair or replacement Kirby advised that the parents committee has experienced difficulty in finding a fencer prepared to travel to Gresford Suggestion made to contact Cliff Dunford a fencing contractor at Vacy
Action 2 Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Noted that there is grass growing in the roof gutter of supper room which is impeding rain drainage
Action 3 Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter It was noted that there has been no response or action regarding the overdue inspection of fire extinguishes even though a letter was sent Paul Bull at Council Robert advised the meeting that Paul Bull has since left the Council
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Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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GENERAL MANAGER
Craig Deasey 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
EF08619
Precis
Reporting on a statutory requirement as regards the administration of Local government elections
Under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) the General Manager is responsible for the administration of local Council elections There has been a series of amendments to the conduct of elections in recent years following extensive lobbying of Government to return the decisions as regards the conduct of elections to local government
Prior to these amendments elections were being run by the NSW Electoral Commission however many Councils were dissatisfied with the arrangement due to the costs associated with the administration of elections increasing significantly
In 2013 the NSW Government amended Sec 296 of the Local Government Act 1993 NSW to enhance the flexibility of Councils to make decisions on the conduct of the local Council elections
The changes now allow Councils to decide as to whether the General Manager should administer the local Council election or enter into an election arrangement with the NSW Electoral Commissioner
It should be noted that prior to the 2012 local government elections Council participated in a tender with a number of other NSW Councils for the provision of election services The pricing that came out of such tender highlighted that the cost loadings and obligations as regards compliance for small Councils like Dungog it was not to Councils advantage to utilise an alternative provider or have the staff of Council conduct the election
Through the administration of the 2012 election there were further savings attributed to Council as a consequence of the sharing of the returning officers position with Great Lakes and Gloucester Councils as all three LGArsquos elections were being administered by the NSW Electoral Commission
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The costs associated with the conduct of elections has been difficult to monitor for Dungog Shire as in 2012 there was no election held in lsquoBrsquo Ward and as a consequence the true cost of running a full election could not be reliably calculated as there was a mix of fixed and variable costs However as a consequence of the no election in one ward there were savings against the initial budget of $90000
Statutory
Council needs to determine as to whether to appoint the NSW Electoral Commission under an all elections contract which covers the ordinary election any polls or referendums and any subsequent by-election poll or referendum that may occur during the term of the contract Chapter 10 Part 6 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) is the key legislative reference
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RECOMMENDATION
The Dungog Shire Council (ldquothe Councilrdquo) resolves
1 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (ldquothe Actrdquo)that an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all elections of the Council
2 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aCouncil poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissionerto administer all council polls of the Council
3 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aconstitutional referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey 2 COUNCILLOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
EF08527
Precis
Reporting on Councillor notifications and requests for leave of absence
Councillors I am in receipt of advice from four Councillors as regards their absences from the Shire over the next couple of months Of which only one Councillor (Cr Norman) has advised that they will not be in attendance at an Ordinary meeting of Council and is seeking leave of absence from the September meeting of Council as they will be overseas
Councillor Norman has also advised that she will be absent from two Dungog Showground amp Recreation Reserve Management Committee Meetings being the September amp October meetings of this Committee
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Clause 235A is the key reference or Councils Code of Meeting Practice Sec B Clause 12
RECOMMENDATION
That Councillor Norman be granted leave of absence from the September 2014 Ordinary meeting of Council
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Reporting on Minutes of Council Management Committee Meetings provided to Council
The minutes of the following Management Committee Meetings are attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo to this report
Gresford School of Arts Hall meeting held 13 May 2014 Paterson Sportsground Committee Meeting held 26 May 2014 Vacy School of Arts Hall meeting held 27 May 2014 Dungog Showground Committee Annual General Meeting held 5 June 2014 Dungog Showground Committee meeting held 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
There are no financial implications the report is for information purposes only
Statutory
The minutes of the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee highlights that the Committee has made determinations as regards fees and charges that the Committee does not have the delegated power to make
Sec 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 stipulates that the Council can by resolution delegate the General Manager or any other person or body (not including another employee of the Council) any of the functions of the Council other than the following
(e) the fixing of a fee (q) a decision under Sec 356 to contribute money or otherwise grant financial
assistance to persons
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the minutes of the Management Committee Meetings be received and noted
2 That the General Manager write to the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee asregards their determinations in terms of waiving and discounting of fees
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 1
GRESFORD SCHOOL of ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING held at the Gresford School of Arts Hall Tuesday 13th May 2014 Attendance Robert Booth (Dungog Shire Council representative) Rosalie Lawrence
(President and interim Treasurer) Kel Merriman (Secretary) Rosita Richardson Kirby Armstrong-Conn
Apologies Sharon Lawrence (GAPS) Graham Hudson (RSL) Meeting Commenced 7 pm
1 Welcome Background information as to the Gresford School of Arts Committee given to new member attending the meeting for the first time
2 Confirmation of the Previous Minutes
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 12th November 2013
be confirmed Moved Robert Booth
Rosalie Lawrence Carried
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 11th February 2014 be endorsed
Moved Robert Booth Rosalie Lawrence Carried
3 Business Arising 31 Portico update (as per previous minutes)
32 Safety Issues The damaged floorboard in the Supper Room has been repaired Another split hole has been found in a floorboard in the main hall Window fly-mesh also requires fixing
Action 1 Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor
board and repair fly screen
The meeting was advised that the self closinglocking gates need repair or replacement Kirby advised that the parents committee has experienced difficulty in finding a fencer prepared to travel to Gresford Suggestion made to contact Cliff Dunford a fencing contractor at Vacy
Action 2 Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Noted that there is grass growing in the roof gutter of supper room which is impeding rain drainage
Action 3 Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter It was noted that there has been no response or action regarding the overdue inspection of fire extinguishes even though a letter was sent Paul Bull at Council Robert advised the meeting that Paul Bull has since left the Council
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Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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RECOMMENDATION
The Dungog Shire Council (ldquothe Councilrdquo) resolves
1 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (ldquothe Actrdquo)that an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all elections of the Council
2 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aCouncil poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissionerto administer all council polls of the Council
3 Pursuant to Sec 296 (2) and (3) of the Act as applied and modified by Sec 18 that aconstitutional referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the ElectoralCommissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey 2 COUNCILLOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
EF08527
Precis
Reporting on Councillor notifications and requests for leave of absence
Councillors I am in receipt of advice from four Councillors as regards their absences from the Shire over the next couple of months Of which only one Councillor (Cr Norman) has advised that they will not be in attendance at an Ordinary meeting of Council and is seeking leave of absence from the September meeting of Council as they will be overseas
Councillor Norman has also advised that she will be absent from two Dungog Showground amp Recreation Reserve Management Committee Meetings being the September amp October meetings of this Committee
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Clause 235A is the key reference or Councils Code of Meeting Practice Sec B Clause 12
RECOMMENDATION
That Councillor Norman be granted leave of absence from the September 2014 Ordinary meeting of Council
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting on Minutes of Council Management Committee Meetings provided to Council
The minutes of the following Management Committee Meetings are attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo to this report
Gresford School of Arts Hall meeting held 13 May 2014 Paterson Sportsground Committee Meeting held 26 May 2014 Vacy School of Arts Hall meeting held 27 May 2014 Dungog Showground Committee Annual General Meeting held 5 June 2014 Dungog Showground Committee meeting held 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
There are no financial implications the report is for information purposes only
Statutory
The minutes of the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee highlights that the Committee has made determinations as regards fees and charges that the Committee does not have the delegated power to make
Sec 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 stipulates that the Council can by resolution delegate the General Manager or any other person or body (not including another employee of the Council) any of the functions of the Council other than the following
(e) the fixing of a fee (q) a decision under Sec 356 to contribute money or otherwise grant financial
assistance to persons
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the minutes of the Management Committee Meetings be received and noted
2 That the General Manager write to the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee asregards their determinations in terms of waiving and discounting of fees
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 1
GRESFORD SCHOOL of ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING held at the Gresford School of Arts Hall Tuesday 13th May 2014 Attendance Robert Booth (Dungog Shire Council representative) Rosalie Lawrence
(President and interim Treasurer) Kel Merriman (Secretary) Rosita Richardson Kirby Armstrong-Conn
Apologies Sharon Lawrence (GAPS) Graham Hudson (RSL) Meeting Commenced 7 pm
1 Welcome Background information as to the Gresford School of Arts Committee given to new member attending the meeting for the first time
2 Confirmation of the Previous Minutes
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 12th November 2013
be confirmed Moved Robert Booth
Rosalie Lawrence Carried
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 11th February 2014 be endorsed
Moved Robert Booth Rosalie Lawrence Carried
3 Business Arising 31 Portico update (as per previous minutes)
32 Safety Issues The damaged floorboard in the Supper Room has been repaired Another split hole has been found in a floorboard in the main hall Window fly-mesh also requires fixing
Action 1 Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor
board and repair fly screen
The meeting was advised that the self closinglocking gates need repair or replacement Kirby advised that the parents committee has experienced difficulty in finding a fencer prepared to travel to Gresford Suggestion made to contact Cliff Dunford a fencing contractor at Vacy
Action 2 Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Noted that there is grass growing in the roof gutter of supper room which is impeding rain drainage
Action 3 Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter It was noted that there has been no response or action regarding the overdue inspection of fire extinguishes even though a letter was sent Paul Bull at Council Robert advised the meeting that Paul Bull has since left the Council
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Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Craig Deasey 2 COUNCILLOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
EF08527
Precis
Reporting on Councillor notifications and requests for leave of absence
Councillors I am in receipt of advice from four Councillors as regards their absences from the Shire over the next couple of months Of which only one Councillor (Cr Norman) has advised that they will not be in attendance at an Ordinary meeting of Council and is seeking leave of absence from the September meeting of Council as they will be overseas
Councillor Norman has also advised that she will be absent from two Dungog Showground amp Recreation Reserve Management Committee Meetings being the September amp October meetings of this Committee
IMPLICATIONS
Statutory
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Clause 235A is the key reference or Councils Code of Meeting Practice Sec B Clause 12
RECOMMENDATION
That Councillor Norman be granted leave of absence from the September 2014 Ordinary meeting of Council
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Reporting on Minutes of Council Management Committee Meetings provided to Council
The minutes of the following Management Committee Meetings are attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo to this report
Gresford School of Arts Hall meeting held 13 May 2014 Paterson Sportsground Committee Meeting held 26 May 2014 Vacy School of Arts Hall meeting held 27 May 2014 Dungog Showground Committee Annual General Meeting held 5 June 2014 Dungog Showground Committee meeting held 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
There are no financial implications the report is for information purposes only
Statutory
The minutes of the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee highlights that the Committee has made determinations as regards fees and charges that the Committee does not have the delegated power to make
Sec 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 stipulates that the Council can by resolution delegate the General Manager or any other person or body (not including another employee of the Council) any of the functions of the Council other than the following
(e) the fixing of a fee (q) a decision under Sec 356 to contribute money or otherwise grant financial
assistance to persons
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the minutes of the Management Committee Meetings be received and noted
2 That the General Manager write to the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee asregards their determinations in terms of waiving and discounting of fees
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 1
GRESFORD SCHOOL of ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING held at the Gresford School of Arts Hall Tuesday 13th May 2014 Attendance Robert Booth (Dungog Shire Council representative) Rosalie Lawrence
(President and interim Treasurer) Kel Merriman (Secretary) Rosita Richardson Kirby Armstrong-Conn
Apologies Sharon Lawrence (GAPS) Graham Hudson (RSL) Meeting Commenced 7 pm
1 Welcome Background information as to the Gresford School of Arts Committee given to new member attending the meeting for the first time
2 Confirmation of the Previous Minutes
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 12th November 2013
be confirmed Moved Robert Booth
Rosalie Lawrence Carried
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 11th February 2014 be endorsed
Moved Robert Booth Rosalie Lawrence Carried
3 Business Arising 31 Portico update (as per previous minutes)
32 Safety Issues The damaged floorboard in the Supper Room has been repaired Another split hole has been found in a floorboard in the main hall Window fly-mesh also requires fixing
Action 1 Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor
board and repair fly screen
The meeting was advised that the self closinglocking gates need repair or replacement Kirby advised that the parents committee has experienced difficulty in finding a fencer prepared to travel to Gresford Suggestion made to contact Cliff Dunford a fencing contractor at Vacy
Action 2 Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Noted that there is grass growing in the roof gutter of supper room which is impeding rain drainage
Action 3 Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter It was noted that there has been no response or action regarding the overdue inspection of fire extinguishes even though a letter was sent Paul Bull at Council Robert advised the meeting that Paul Bull has since left the Council
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Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
Reporting on Minutes of Council Management Committee Meetings provided to Council
The minutes of the following Management Committee Meetings are attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo to this report
Gresford School of Arts Hall meeting held 13 May 2014 Paterson Sportsground Committee Meeting held 26 May 2014 Vacy School of Arts Hall meeting held 27 May 2014 Dungog Showground Committee Annual General Meeting held 5 June 2014 Dungog Showground Committee meeting held 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
There are no financial implications the report is for information purposes only
Statutory
The minutes of the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee highlights that the Committee has made determinations as regards fees and charges that the Committee does not have the delegated power to make
Sec 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 stipulates that the Council can by resolution delegate the General Manager or any other person or body (not including another employee of the Council) any of the functions of the Council other than the following
(e) the fixing of a fee (q) a decision under Sec 356 to contribute money or otherwise grant financial
assistance to persons
RECOMMENDATION
1 That the minutes of the Management Committee Meetings be received and noted
2 That the General Manager write to the Vacy School of Arts Hall Committee asregards their determinations in terms of waiving and discounting of fees
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 1
GRESFORD SCHOOL of ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING held at the Gresford School of Arts Hall Tuesday 13th May 2014 Attendance Robert Booth (Dungog Shire Council representative) Rosalie Lawrence
(President and interim Treasurer) Kel Merriman (Secretary) Rosita Richardson Kirby Armstrong-Conn
Apologies Sharon Lawrence (GAPS) Graham Hudson (RSL) Meeting Commenced 7 pm
1 Welcome Background information as to the Gresford School of Arts Committee given to new member attending the meeting for the first time
2 Confirmation of the Previous Minutes
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 12th November 2013
be confirmed Moved Robert Booth
Rosalie Lawrence Carried
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 11th February 2014 be endorsed
Moved Robert Booth Rosalie Lawrence Carried
3 Business Arising 31 Portico update (as per previous minutes)
32 Safety Issues The damaged floorboard in the Supper Room has been repaired Another split hole has been found in a floorboard in the main hall Window fly-mesh also requires fixing
Action 1 Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor
board and repair fly screen
The meeting was advised that the self closinglocking gates need repair or replacement Kirby advised that the parents committee has experienced difficulty in finding a fencer prepared to travel to Gresford Suggestion made to contact Cliff Dunford a fencing contractor at Vacy
Action 2 Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Noted that there is grass growing in the roof gutter of supper room which is impeding rain drainage
Action 3 Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter It was noted that there has been no response or action regarding the overdue inspection of fire extinguishes even though a letter was sent Paul Bull at Council Robert advised the meeting that Paul Bull has since left the Council
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Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 1
GRESFORD SCHOOL of ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING held at the Gresford School of Arts Hall Tuesday 13th May 2014 Attendance Robert Booth (Dungog Shire Council representative) Rosalie Lawrence
(President and interim Treasurer) Kel Merriman (Secretary) Rosita Richardson Kirby Armstrong-Conn
Apologies Sharon Lawrence (GAPS) Graham Hudson (RSL) Meeting Commenced 7 pm
1 Welcome Background information as to the Gresford School of Arts Committee given to new member attending the meeting for the first time
2 Confirmation of the Previous Minutes
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 12th November 2013
be confirmed Moved Robert Booth
Rosalie Lawrence Carried
Motion That the minutes of the meetings held 11th February 2014 be endorsed
Moved Robert Booth Rosalie Lawrence Carried
3 Business Arising 31 Portico update (as per previous minutes)
32 Safety Issues The damaged floorboard in the Supper Room has been repaired Another split hole has been found in a floorboard in the main hall Window fly-mesh also requires fixing
Action 1 Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor
board and repair fly screen
The meeting was advised that the self closinglocking gates need repair or replacement Kirby advised that the parents committee has experienced difficulty in finding a fencer prepared to travel to Gresford Suggestion made to contact Cliff Dunford a fencing contractor at Vacy
Action 2 Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Noted that there is grass growing in the roof gutter of supper room which is impeding rain drainage
Action 3 Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter It was noted that there has been no response or action regarding the overdue inspection of fire extinguishes even though a letter was sent Paul Bull at Council Robert advised the meeting that Paul Bull has since left the Council
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Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Action 4 Kel to write another letter to DSC regarding the need to inspect and audit extinguishers
33 Water inundation to adjoining premises (Bowling Club) The Bowling club has already constructed the earthen berm but not the redirected concrete path as per the agreement Kel has written to the new Committee but no response has been received (see correspondence 221113)
Action Another letter to be written to the new Bowling Club
committee (via the president) regarding the prior agreement
34 Preschool Planning Committee The Parents Committee has utilised their grant to construct a sandpit with shade cloth cover There is also the intent to construct new garden beds Other improvement options include the construction of a cubby house
Action Approval in principal for installation of a cubby house
subject to the proposal being submitted to the Gresford School of Arts Committee
35 Honour Board (see previous minutes)
4 Correspondence
In a Origin re overdue notice $53319 (26214) b Newcastle Permanent re club account statement (26214) c Australia Post re PO Box renewal (28214) d Gresford Easter Fair amp Billy Cart Derby re Hall booking (28214) e Toni Creak re Cricket Club use of Hall (28214) f Tracy Merchant re preschool play area ( 12314) g Brooke Holtz re dance fees (23314) h Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (26314) i Julie Hartigan re PampC school disco (26314) j Tracy Merchant re committee ( 30314) k Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (1414) l Graham Hudson re Anzac Day (9414) m Graham Murphy re Arts Trail (11414) o Gresford News (April 2014) p Gresford News (May 2014) q Newcastle Permanent re club account statement
Out
a Paul Bull (DSC) re fire extinguishers (2314) b Gresford Cricket Club re Hall booking (28214) c Brooke Holtz re dance fees (3314) d Brooke Holtz re dance fees (10314) e Toni Creak re Billy Cart Derby use of Hall (29314) f Brooke Holtz re hall booking (7514) Motion That the correspondence in be accepted and out be
endorsed Moved Rosalie Lawrence
Robert Booth Carried
5 Reports
51 Financial Report (as tabled) Term Deposit of $503493 operating account of $362547 total $866040
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Motion That the financial report be received and unpaid accounts be paid
Moved Kirby Armstrong-Conn Rosita Richardson Carried
52 Hall HireUsage Report
Date Time Purpose Hall Kitchen Supper Room
11214 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 1314 830am ndash
1pm Cricket Club presentation day
Y
15314 Birthday function N Y Y 28314 Fri 5-10pm PampC school disco Y N N 19414 8am Billy Cart derby Y N N 25414 8am-3pm ANZAC Day Y Y Y 26 27414 Chad Y N N 5514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 13514 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 18-25514 3 Village Art
Festival Y N N
26514 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 2614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 9614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 16614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 23614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 29614 frac12 day STurnbull N Y Y 30614 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 7714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 14714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 21714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 28714 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 4814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 11814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 12814 730 pm S of A AGM Y N N 18814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 25814 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 1914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 8914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 15914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 20914 (Sunday) 12-5pm GAPS Y Y Y 22914 730- 11pm GAPS rehearsals Y N N 26914 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 27914 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 31014 (Friday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 41014 (Saturday) 5-11pm GAPS Y Y Y 111014 (Saturday)
10am ndash 1230 am
Youth off the Street Dinner auction
Y Y N
111114 730 pm S of A committee Y N N 121214 Preschool grad Y Y Y Mon amp Fri Preschool N Y Y Wednesdays Playgroup N Y Y Thursdays 230 pm -
730 pm Dance Y N N
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6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
6 New Business
61 Palliative Care shed The Dungog Palliative Care are requesting permission to construct a 3m X 2m shed in Gresford to house the PC equipment so as to be available for local residents It has been suggested that the shed be constructed on School of Arts grounds The committee agreed in principle but requires a letter from the PC co-ordinator or committee as to their request
Action Kel to contact Palliative Care Co-ordinator
62 Hire of hall charges It was noted that some recent and proposed users of the hall are using equipment with possible heavy electrical requirements and it was questioned whether the hiring fee was adequate A review of actual electricity costs and power usage suggest the hire fee is still adequate
63 Child drop off zone for parents attending preschool or parents group was discussed Possibility of reserving parking adjacent to supper room with signs affixed to side of building
64 Noted that the supper room kitchen had been left untidy etc
Action Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to maintain cleanliness etc
Action Rosalie to contact parents group re same
Meeting Closed 850 pm
Next meeting 730 pm AGM Tuesday 12th August 2014 followed by ordinary meeting
Tasks Executive to proceed with the portico DA Kel to write another letter to Bowling Club re prior agreement for concrete path Rosalie to ask David Jefferson to repair the damaged floor board in Hall and reinstall
flyscreen Rosalie to contact Cliff Dunford regarding fixing the gates Kel to develop a Social History project plan for possible submission to the Gresford
Historical Society Preschool representative to convey to the incoming preschool committee that the
Council needs to be advised as to the amount Preschool fixed assets (eg playground equipment) (as per 12213 meeting)
Kel to write again to Dungog Shire Council re exit sign fire extinguisher audit and safety check
Kel to write to DSC regarding the need to clean roof gutter Kel to contact Dungog Palliative Care Co-ordinator re letter about equipment shed Kel to obtain electrician to repairreplace smoke detector Kel to continue to compile a list of people who have served as executive committee
members over the years Executive Purchase and fit an Honour Board listing the past and current Gresford
School of Arts executive once accurate list compiled Kel to submit article to The Gresford News Kel to update The Gresford News diary for meetings and AGM date Kel to investigate CCTV options Kel to write a thankyou letter to Peter Lawrence following his help with the mains
water pipe Kirby to remind Preschool that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc Rosalie to contact parents group that it is the responsibility of users of the facility to
maintain cleanliness etc
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
VACY SCHOOL OF ARTS HALL Minutes of meeting held 27th May 2014 Meeting Opened 7-40pm
Apologies ndash Tracey Collison Members Present ndash R Brooker L Brooker C Somerville N Somerville L Collison M Brooker L Bowden D Denton Previous Minutes - Previous minutes were read and accepted Moved NSomerville Sec MBrooker Business Arising from the Minutes ndash Guttering Quote - Diane read out a quote from Guttermesh regarding the Hall and Back Shed Guttering Total of quote is $2268-00 which included fixing the guttering on the Hall which had dropped Discussion took place regarding this and meeting decided to go ahead with the quote and have both the Hall and the Shed fitted with Guttermesh to the guttering Diane to contact Blundell Contracting Moved D Denton Sec L Bowden Floor Quote - Murray advised that he had not received any further quotes for the sanding of the Hall floor Linda reported that to date there had not been any further Government Grants forthcoming In January at the last meeting we were under the impression that there would be grants coming up in February Linda advised that this did not eventuate and that no other councillors had heard of any A discussion took place on whether to have the floor done at this stage Meeting decided to hold off for the moment and wait to see if grant funding opportunities became available in the future The committee to look at this at a later stage maybe could be done during school holidays as the work would take approx 3 days to complete Moved RBrooker Sec RBrooker Late Hire Fees - Murray had meeting with Brooke Holz regarding this problem Murray received payment for terms 2 and 3 of 2013 but to date term 4 of 2013 remains unpaid Term 1 of 2014 is unpaid at this stage as well Meeting decided that Due to her current circumstances we would consider giving her a substantial discount for terms 2 and 3 of 2014 if and only if she pays term 4 of 2013 and term 1 of 2014 IN FULL Lyn also commented on the fact that there was a mess in the kitchen after the dance group which included glasses left on the sink and the toilets were not flushed Meeting would take this up with Brooke also Moved L Bowden Sec R Brooker Treasurers Report Moved MBrooker Sec CSomerville Balance as at 2812014 1992883 Income Hire fees 247750 Expenditure Minute book 20-00 Electricity 315-23 Mower Fuel 31-00 Spare Key set 77-75 Balance as at 27514 2196235 Correspondence ndash Letter from Vacy Village Country Carnival ndash request for hall hire for 13th and 14th September also asking cost of hall hire and that the committee was quite happy for the school of arts
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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committee to fundraise by selling drinks at the hall Meeting agreed to Waive the hall fees for this community event Moved L Collison Sec R Brooker Amount of Money in Account ndash Linda advised that there appears to be a substantial amount in the School of Arts bank account and asked if we had considered putting an amount into a term deposit to get a better return Linda advised that if Murray spoke to Council that they may be able to help locate the best option The meeting moved that this be done and that we move $10000-00 into a fixed term deposit at the treasurers discretion Moved NSomerville Sec L Bowden Keys for Hall - Ralph has found after trying to get a key cut from Council that the location of all the keys must be advised to council Meeting agreed that leaving a key at Norma Bowds was not satisfactory so Meeting agreed to move said keys to Ralph and Lyn Brookers Key locations at the present time ndash Murray Brooker - Full Set of Keys Leigh Collison - Full Set of Keys Ralph Brooker - Full Set of Keys and 2 Hall Keys Vacy General Store - 1 Hall Key Moved RBrooker Sec CSomerville Meeting closed 8-50pm PRESIDENT helliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipSECRETARYhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey 2 MINUTES OF OUTSIDE ORGANISATIONS TO WHICH COUNCIL HAS AN APPOINTED DELEGATE Preacutecis Reporting on the minutes of outside organisations to which Council has an appointed delegate
The minutes of the following Outside Organisations are attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo to this report Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meeting held on 5 June 2014
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications the report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the draft minutes of the Arts Upper Hunter Board General Meetings be received and noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
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D 1
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 2
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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IO 11 Bpdf
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
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Cmte 2 Bpdf
D 1
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cr Robert Booth 1 REPORT ON AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA) NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (NGA) OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE EF091 Precis This year the NGA was held 15th-18th June 2014 at the National Conventional Centre Canberra and delegates Mayor H Johnston amp Cr R Booth attended for Dungog Shire Council
The theme of the conference was ldquoGetting Down to Businessrdquo Approximately 900 delegates attended which represented a mix of Mayors Councillors General Managers amp Senior Council Staff from all councils around Australia A total of 83 motions were presented and voted upon Each Council had 1 vote allotment The successful motions enabled the ALGA Executive Committee to act on the successful motions appropriately The motion for the reinstatement of Financial Assistance Grant (FAG) indexation was topical and carried The conference was opened by His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove who gave compliments to all those engaged in Local Government Areas (LGArsquos) Each session was introduced or concluded by an invited speaker who expanded topical issues that relate to Local Government Networking between sessions was strong with many issues that Dungog Shire Council have are similar with other LGArsquos but having different resource funding abilities such as input from an extractive industry within the Shire towards the budget of that LGA The Exhibition and catering area had a representative sample of products that LGArsquos could utilise The products of interest that we engaged in were - Order of Australia Nomination form - Attorney Generals Department Chemical Security This Australian Government Department is monitoring the usage storage amp reporting of commonly available chemicals for the making of bombs and toxic weapons - Earthco Projects Pty Ltd produce a product ldquoPolycomrdquo stabilising aid for improving the lifespan of formed graded roads - Camper amp Motorhome Club of Australia This collection of booklets is titled rdquoWorking with Government amp Industryrdquo - Australasian LED Pty Ltd contains details of LED street lighting fixtures - Clean Energy Finance Corporation amp Commonwealth Bank brochure regarding financing ldquonot for profitsrdquo for Energy Efficient Loans to help Local Governments Attendance at the ALGA Annual Conferences is recommended to Councillors for an appreciation of their role within their LGA and interaction with other national LGArsquos RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
Jacqui Tupper 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - DELEGATED AUTHORITY
EF08228 Precis Development Consent has been granted to the following development applications under delegated authority for the month of June 2014
DA 412012 (TPA 463)
Lot 1 DP 998639 Lot 11 DP 1083079 250-260 Dowling Street Dungog Modification to Outdoor Eating Area to allow for an amended design of outdoor eating area Approved subject to conditions 5 June 2014
DA 952013 (TPA 660012)
Lot 132 DP 1077296 64 Grey Street Clarence Town Modification to Multi unit commercial development over four stages and strata subdivision to allow for amendment to conditions 18 and 64 of consent Approved subject to conditions 17 June 2014
DA 1102013 (TPA 173)
Lot 3 Sec 19 DP 758250 35 Rifle Street Clarence Town Two (2) Lot Subdivision Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 202014 (TPA 28792)
Por 54 DP 753206 Monkerai Road Main Creek Dwelling House Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 232014 (TPA 7231)
Lot 2 DP 1095394 Lot 1 DP 1095394 32-34 Abbott Lane Dungog amp 36-38 Abbott Lane Dungog Two (2) Lot Boundary Adjustment Approved subject to conditions 10 June 2014
DA 392014 (TPA 221615)
Lot 5 DP 1182779 Banjo Place Vacy Modification to Dwelling to allow for an amendment to the location of the dwelling Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 482014 (TPA 321822)
Lot 265 DP 1064840 3775 Clarence Town Road Brookfield Machinery Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 512014 (TPA 29940021)
Lot 11 DP 1176703 31 Royseton Avenue Clarence Town Shed Approved subject to conditions 29 May 2014
DA 542014 (TPA 2139102433)
Lot 213 DP 1167918 94 Park Street East Gresford Farm Shed Approved subject to conditions 19 June 2014
DA 612014 (TPA 2221113)
Lot 306 DP 1164727 10 Gilmore Street Vacy Garage Approved subject to conditions 16 June 2014
DA 672014 (TPA 1631082)
Lot 14 DP 1177675 95 Lomandra Circuit Paterson Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
DA 682014 (TPA 1578)
Lot 1 DP 322431 97 Cory Street Martins Creek Shed Approved subject to conditions 12 June 2014
RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 8
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 2 BETTER WASTE AND RECYCLING FUND EF1055 Precis The purpose of this report is to advise of Councilrsquos payment entitlements under the NSW Governmentrsquos Better Waste and Recycling Fund and to provide details of the draft action plan for allocation of funds for the first two years ( 201314 and 201415)
BACKGROUND Council was advised at its August 2013 meeting of the receipt of its last ever Waste and Sustainability Improvement Payment (WASIP) of around $53000 These annual payments were provided by the NSW Government and represent a portion of the waste levy collected by Councilrsquos waste operations and remitted to the Government under Section 88 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (waste) Regulation During 2013 the Government announced the waste and resource recovery initiative ldquoWaste Less Recycle Morerdquo a $4657million package over 5 years that aims to transform waste and recycling in NSW The new funding package was formulated in response to the first ever review of the NSW waste levy and provided a new suite of grant funding available to Councils The new initiative saw the phasing out of the previous WASIP payment program The program was replaced by a similar system of non contestable grants called the ldquoBetter Waste and Recycling Fundrdquo (BWRF) under which Council will receive around $270000 over a four year period Over the past years Council has utilized its WASIP payment for a range of waste related and sustainability projects such as the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption in Council buildings subsidized mattress disposal and the installation of a dual bin system to Dungogrsquos main street to promote recycling The EPArsquos guidelines for the use of the Better Waste and Recycling Funds require it to be spent on -
Actions and projects that have been previously endorsed through the WASIP program ie that have commenced and are ongoing
New and enhanced programs that will deliver improved waste avoidance resource recovery the use of secondary resources and waste management outcomes
Programs that tackle illegal dumping and littering The draft action table for the use of the first two years BWRF payments (201314 and 201415) has now been completed and forwarded to the EPA The following is a summary of the actions which predominantly are aimed at resource recovery reduction of waste to landfill and addressing illegal dumping
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Project Scope Aim 1 Waste Audit of
kerbside collection system
Engagement of a consultant to audit a sample of 200 general waste and recycling bins to determine waste compositions
Compliance with EPA Guidelines to carry out waste audits
To provide information to inform the Local Waste Strategy and future waste collection contracts
2 Associate membership of the Hunter Region Illegal Dumping Squad
Payment of associate membership fee RID Squad
Use of the RID squad as required at an associate level
3 Green Waste processing at Landfill
Continue to process green waste at a rate of 16 man hours per week along with additional plant
Processing of green waste on a regular basis providing a better quality saleable product
Ensuring Green Waste is not stored for longer than 12 months therefore incurring waste levy
4 Subsidised mattress and couch drop off
Subsidisation of mattress and couch disposal at landfill enabling reduced tipping fee
Reduction of waste to landfill by promoting recycling making disposal of mattresses inexpensive Reduction in illegal dumping
5 Initiatives contained in the Dungog Local Waste Strategy
Funding recommendations under the local waste Strategy in relation to community education and compliance
To address the recommendations of the Strategy within the waste management budget
It should be noted that Project 5 relates to funding initiatives under the future Local waste strategy These initiatives are currently unknown however it is anticipated that they will focus on community education to promote recycling and waste diversion from the domestic and commercial waste streams IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The action table relates to the spending of $141895 over the next 12 months A payment of $77513 was received in April 2014 with the remaining $64382 due in August 2014
Council will then receive the following BWRF payments- 201516- $64400 201617- $64400
This funding will support existing waste management programs and future initiatives
Legislative
The Better Waste and Recycling Fund is described in Part 5A of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation The guidelines are also referred to in the Regulations so Council has an obligation to spend BWRF funds in accordance with the guidelines
Consultation
The draft action table is not required to be exhibited publicly
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
Preacutecis This report provides an update on the work programs of the Environmental Compliance Officer for the period of April - June 2014
BACKGROUND The following programs and activities were implemented by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the 4th Quarter of 2013-14 (April ndash June)
COMPANION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT The NSW Companion Animal register receipted $269700 in fee revenue for the 4th Quarter period Total income from registrations for 2013-14 was $3697400 The above figures illustrate the importance to Council of following up Companion Animals registration Registrations not only provide much needed revenue to support Environmental Services programs but a boost in registration assists in other companion animal programs including reuniting straying animals with owners The following table provides a summary of Companion Animal Registrations received in the last quarter Companion
Animal Registration (period of)
Working Dogs $000
(Nil Fee)
Pensioners $1900
Breeders $4900
Desexed $4900
Entire (Non Desexed) Animals $18200
TOTALS
April 2
$000 1
$1900 0
$000 6
$29400 3
$546 $85900
May 3
$000 3
$5700 0
$000 7
$34300 3
$54600 $94600
June 0 2
$3800 0
$000 10
$49000 2
$36400 $89200
SUB TOTAL $000 $11400 0 $112700 $145600 $269700
TOTAL $269700
ANIMALS IMPOUNDED RELEASED RESCUED AND SURRENDERED OR SOLD During the period a total of 6 companion animals (5 dogs and 1 cat) were seized in the Shire Three (3) of the seized dogs were returned to their owners and three animals (3) were rehomed with an animal rescue organisation There were no animalsrsquo euthanased within this quarter Review of Pound Procedures Continual review of the Council pound processes and procedures were conducted and improvements were made in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and regulations
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Review of Website The Companion Animal Section of Councilrsquos website is under review and will provide information on changes to legislation and registration fees Review of the Companion Animal Management Plan Councilrsquos Companion Animal Management Plan 2007 is under review outlining the need for review of the current leash free area the need for additional leash free areas signage within parks and reserves Community education and continual education on responsible pet ownership identification and registration CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS (CRMrsquos) A total of forty-three (43) customer service requests (CRMrsquos) were addressed by the Environmental Compliance Officer during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) The following table provides a breakdown of these complaints (Table below provides type of complaints and numbers) MONTH NO OF
COMPLAINTS APRIL ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Barking Dog 3 Straying Dogcats - Illegal Waste dumping 1 Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road 3 Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Overgrown Land Property - Birds and other animals 2 SUBTOTAL 12 MAY ndash CATEGORY Dog attack 3 Cats 1 Barking Dog 5 Straying Dogcats 5 Illegal Parking motor bikes 1 Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles - Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property - SUBTOTAL 15
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
JUNE - CATEGORY Dog cat attack 6 Cats - Barking Dog 1 Straying Dogcats 7 Illegal Parking motor bikes - Illegal Waste dumping - Abandoned Vehicles 1 Illegal Caravans - Illegal back yard burning - Stock on road - Noise - Roosters - Illegal Pool Structure - Compliance - Sediment and Erosion - Overgrown Land Property 1 SUBTOTAL 16 TOTAL COMPLAINTS FOR THE 4TH QUARTER
43
PARKING SURVEILLANCE Patrol of school zones Clarence Town Public Dungog Public and Vacy Public Schools were patrolled during the last quarter of the 201314 financial year (totalling in 6 hours) No offences were observed during these patrols General parking Parking surveillance has been incorporated into general patrols and action taken where offences are identified Parking surveillance of the shire has outlined that the shire requires the marked parking bays re-linedmarked and signage updated and reposted to allow for enforcement of these areas General parking patrols have not been carried out to full potential whilst upgrading of parking restriction signs and markings is being carried out Scheduled on street parking patrols were not carried out during the quarter The Environmental Compliance Officer is now a member of the Traffic Committee PENALTY INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED A total of seven (7) infringement notices with a value of $289100 were issued in the 4th quarter The following infringement notices were issued for offences pursuant of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Australian Road Rules 2008 and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (See table of a list of infringements) INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN
THE MONTH OF APRIL 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
MAY 2014
INFRINGEMENTS ISSUED IN THE MONTH OF
JUNE 2014
0 0
Fail to prevent Dog from Escaping ndash Not a Dangerous Menacing Restricted Dog ndash CAA - $22000
4
$88000
Companion Animal ndash Not registered as required ndash Not dangerousmenacingrestricted Dog - CAA - $27500
1
$27500
Fail to Comply with prevention Notice (Company Corporation POEO - $150000
1
$150000
Disobey No Stopping Sign ndash ARR - $23600
1 $23600
Total infringements issued
0 Total infringements
issued 0 Total infringements issued
7
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
FOOD AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PREMISES
A total of thirteen (13) Food Premises were inspected by the Environmental Compliance Officer in the last quarter as part of the food inspection program
Information packs were developed and introduced in the last quarter and all food businesses that were inspected were given the information packs which included information on Safe Food Handling Temperature Control Fresh Cut Fruit and Vegetables Pest Control and Management Food Labelling and Date Marking Cleaning and Sanitising Health and hygiene requirements for food handlers Correct hand washing procedures Safe handling of raw egg products Keeping food separate Information on cooling and reheating foods safety Food Safety Supervisor requirements and Food Safety in school canteens (to all school canteens that were inspected)
These information packs were received well by the proprietors of the food businesses and Council was advised by the proprieties that the information provided would be helpful for their businesses to train staff and be general reminders
ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING PROGRAM
There was one complaint reported of illegal waste dumping (vehicle parts and concrete) on Councilrsquos road reserve during the last quarter Councilrsquos Environmental Compliance Officer was unable to take any further action The waste was removed by Council and taken to Councilrsquos waste facility and disposed of in accordance with the Act There were several other dumpings that were found by Council staff on road reserves that were removed for disposal
SWIMMING POOL BARRIER INSPECTION PROGRAM
Councilrsquos Swimming Pool Inspection Program commenced in February 2014 Commencement was delayed due to the Office of Local Government extending the time for ownersoccupants and agents to register their pools on-line due to technical difficulties
A total of twenty seven (27) Swimming Pool Barrier Inspections were completed during the last quarter (April ndash June 2014) Fourteen (14) Swimming Pool Inspections were undertaken in the month of April Two (2) inspections were completed in the month of May and Eleven (11) were completed in the month of June 2014
A total of six (6) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates were issued in the last quarter with the end of financial year indicating $240000 receipted income for the program so far TRAINING AND SEMINARS The Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) attended the following meetings and seminars and training during the period -
1 Food Authority ndash Authorised Officer Food Surveillance Training for a two week period
during the Month of May 2014 2 Under going online training in Environmental Health and Certificate IV in Food
Surveillance RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Damien Reeves 4 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS REPORT ndash 4th Quarter 2013-14 EF08301 EF08182 amp EF0869 Preacutecis This report provides an update on Environmental Health programs for the 4th Quarter of 2013-14
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM There were 23 inspections completed from the 1st April 2014 to the 30st June 2014 Inspections were carried out focussing on high medium and low risk systems Of these 23 inspections 5 systems were classified as high risk and require rectification work Three Orderrsquos under the Local Government Act were issued requiring upgrading and maintenance works Over the next three months inspections will focus on systems located in the Hunter Water drinking water catchment areas of the lower Williams and Chichester rivers These inspections will form part of the commencement of the Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (see below) The program will also focus on septic systems that have been installed but have not yet had a final inspection During the reporting period 22 applications for the installation of an On-site Sewage Management System were assessed The majority of these new systems are located in the rural lifestyle blocks around Clarence Town Martins Creek and Vacy Clarence Town Sewer Orders were issued to 150 property owners in November requiring sewer connection by the end of April 2014 with 12 property owners requesting and being provided with an extension of time to connect The time to comply with the Orders has now expired and a list has been requested from Hunter Water of properties that have not connected to sewer Over the next few months contact will be made with owners to discuss the status of sewer connection for their properties Hunter Water Septic Inspection and Rectification Program (SIRP) The SIRP is a joint partnership between Dungog Port Stephens Councils and Hunter Water and is aimed effectively managing On Site sewage Management Systems (OSSM) within Hunter Water Catchment areas To achieve this resources will be directed to undertake specific OSSM inspections education monitoring and rectification works within Hunter Catchments to reduce the risks from nutrient and pathogen loads from OSSM systems During the last quarter the SIRP project plan has been approved and the SIRP officerrsquos position has been advertised Interviews for this position will be conducted with Port Stephens Council during July The SIRP officer will be housed at Port Stephens but will work across both Council areas under the supervision of both Dungog and Port Stephens Environmental Services staff
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
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File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
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File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
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File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter Water through the SIRP project also provided funding for the preparation of technical tools and a Development Assessment Framework (DAF) for Dungog Shire which will underpin the review of the Onsite Sewage Management Strategy A tender brief was prepared and forwarded to three (3) consultants for expressions of interest for this work Consultant BMT- WBM has been appointed to complete the DAF work and this is expected to take 12 weeks During this time and extending towards the end of 2014 Councilrsquos Onsite Sewage Management Strategy will be reviewed and re-drafted FOOD SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Registered Food Premises Sixty-two (62) food businesses are currently registered in the Dungog LGA During the period between the 1st of April 2014 and the 30st of June 2014 43 scheduled food inspections were undertaken by Environmental Services staff of the high medium and low risk premises located in the Shire No development applications were received for commercial food premises during this period From the 43 primary inspections 40 were found to be satisfactory with one reinspection undertaken The premise was found to be satisfactory after the reinspection Three warning letters were issued and no complaints were received in relation to food safety in this period Councilrsquos inspection program for 201314 has been completed with all high and medium risk premises being inspected Council is now required under the Food Act to submit a food surveillance activities report to the Food Authority for 201314 which will be completed in July Councilrsquos food surveillance program for 201415 will commence in August with inspections being carried out of medium and high risk premises Factsheets on cleaning and sanitising standards food labelling requirements pest control hygiene requirements of food handlers and temperature control were distributed as an education measure during the latest round of inspections PUBLIC HEALTH - HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY AND SKIN PENETRATION PROGRAM Currently 7 hair dressing beauty and skin penetration premises are registered with Council Inspections of these premises will be undertaken in the coming months DA Referralrsquos Development applications are referred to Environmental services for comments and conditions relating to on-site sewage management vegetation management contaminated land acoustic assessments Environmental management plans and florafauna (endangered species) For the period from the 1st March 2014 to the 31st June 2014 17 DA referrals have been assessed by Councilrsquos EHO in regard to the above issues TRAINING AND SEMINARS Councils Environmental Health Officer (EHO) attended the following meetings in the last three months
1 Regional quarterly meeting of the Septic Tank Action Group 2 Regional Food Surveillance Group 3 Septic Tank Action Group Conference held in Forster
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Hunter New England Health Council receives a quarterly news letter from Hunter New England Health which can be found at httpwwwhnehealthnswgovauhnephenvironmental_health The topics in this quarterrsquos edition include Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program Sporotrichosis Facts ADWG Updates Bandicoots and Salmonella Resilience of Buildings Legionnaires Investigation Water Cooling and Warm Water System Registers Lower Hunter Water Plan 2014 Assessing Service Station Sites POEO (Waste) Regulations consultation National Construction Code 2014 IMPLICATIONS Financial The On-site Sewage Management Health and Food Surveillance Programs are all income producing programs Statutory Councilrsquos Food Surveillance On-site Sewage Management and Health Programs are conducted in accordance with itrsquos responsibilities under the Food Act 2003 Public Health Act 1991 and Local Government Act 1993 Most environmental Services functions and responses are based either upon a legislative requirement or a duty of care for council to act Environmental The Environmental Health programs are delivered to address legislative requirements and also community demand for Council to address public health and environmental issues of concern These programs are carried out having regard to available resources Community On-going information and advice is provided to owners of onsite sewage management systems food businesses and other commercial premises during the course of the inspection process and through enquires by the general public Consultative Councilrsquos Environmental Health Officer is a member of a number of regional groups of professionals that meet regularly to discuss issues such as the management of on-site sewage systems food surveillance skin penetration and emergency management RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 11
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 5 REMOVAL OF GRESFORD WASTE OIL DROP OFF POINT EF0759 Precis The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the decommissioning and removal of the Gresford waste oil drop off point
BACKGROUND A waste oil drop off tank has been located on the site of the former Council Works depot at Gresford Road Gresford since the closure of the depot site The tank allows for the drop off of waste oils at no cost These oils are periodically collected by contractor Transpacific and removed for recycling at no cost to Council Whilst the Gresford waste oil drop off point is well utilized with 2700 litres being collected from it during 201314 (4900 litres were removed from Dungog landfill during the same period) there have been concerns over its management and maintenance and a decision has been made to remove it and relocate the collection tank to the Dungog Landfill site The main issue with the Gresford site was that it is unattended and exposed to misuse and vandalism The site had taken on a derelict appearance with empty oil containers discarded adjacent to the tank and oils tipped onto the ground surface The tankrsquos accessibility was also a concern having consideration to the hazardous nature of its contents exposing Council to risk and potential cleanup costs if oil is spilled The tank has been relocated to the Dungog landfill and placed adjacent to the existing collection tank at that site providing double capacity for waste oils The landfill site is secure and supervised and considered an appropriate location for waste oil collection IMPLICATIONS Financial The waste oil drop off service is free to the public and is collected at no cost to Council Council has borne the cost of cleanup of discarded waste oil containers at the Gresford site along with the cost of clean up of oil contamination to the area surrounding the location of the waste oil tank It is expected that this will need to be carried out in the future prior to the use of the Gresford site for any other purpose Legislative The waste oil collection point at Gresford has created concerns relating to Councilrsquos liability as it is unsupervised and openly accessible to the public The area surrounding the tank has also been contaminated with oil and Council will need to consider its obligations under the Contaminated Land Management Act and Protection of the Environment Operations Act in the future Community There may be some sectors of the community that will be disadvantaged by the removal of the waste oil drop off tank The service is still freely available at the Dungog Landfill requiring
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
G 13
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
G 14
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 18
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
additional travel for those who would ordinarily use the Gresford tank The free drop off is targeted towards domestic generators of oil and not commercial operators Consultation There has been no public consultation regarding this matter The removal of the tank is considered to be a necessity from a risk perspective RECOMMENDATION The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
G 15
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
G 16
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 18
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
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Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
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Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
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Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 6 INCREASE IN COMPANION ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES EF08142
Precis
The purpose of this report is to advise that as of 1st July 2014 statutory fees for dog and cat registrations increased in line with the Consumer Price index
BACKGROUND
Advice has been received from the Office of Local Government that registration fees under the Companion Animals Act have increased in line with the Consumer Price index applicable from 1st July 2014 This increase will occur each year
Registration fees were increased in late 2013 after a review of the Act Previous to this they had remained unchanged since the commencement of the Companion Animals Act in 1998
Unfortunately the registration fees provided in Councilrsquos recently adopted Operational Plan did not reflect the CPI increase as they were unknown at the time of adoption Councilrsquos published fees however have now been amended to show the new fees It is not considered necessary to place this change on public exhibition as the fees are statutory in nature and Council does not have discretion in varying them
The new fees are Desexed animal $51 ( from $49) Non ndashDesexed animal $188 (from $188) Breeder concession $51 ( from $49) Pensioner Concession ( desexed animals only) $20 ( from $19)
IMPLICATIONS
Financial
The increase in fees will assist in decreasing the gap between the costs of providing Companion animal management services and the income received from animal registrations
Legislative
Registration fees are set by statute so therefore council does not have discretion to vary them The Act imposes various responsibilities on the owners of Companion animals including a requirement to register them at 6 months of age
Community
The costs of lifetime registration are increasing each year along with the CPI Some owners may feel disadvantaged and believe that it is too expensive to register their animals leading to a potential increase in non compliance
Consultation
No consultation is required from Council
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received and the information noted
G 14
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
G 15
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
G 16
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
G 17
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 18
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
G 19
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 14
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Paul Minett 7 PROGRESS ON THE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE SYSTEMS
(UPSS) PILOT PROGRAM- REMEDIATION OF ROAD RESERVE ADJACENT TO MODERN MOTORS DUNGOG EF08262
Preacutecis This purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot program
BACKGROUND Council has previously been advised of a joint pilot program with the Environmental Protection Authority involving the remediation of the disused Underground Petroleum Storage System within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors at Dowling Street Dungog An Environmental Trust grant for $200000 was received for this project and Council awarded the tender for the works to Robert Carr and Associates in September 2013 Since that time the project has been substantially completed with the exception of an optional Stage 3 which included the installation of ground water bores on the site for future monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the project The project has included the following works designed to comply with the EPArsquos UPSS removal guidelines ndash Pre-excavation works
Vibration monitoring of surrounding properties to ensure works would not cause damage
Site setup in accordance with Traffic Management Plan Security fence installation Breaking and removal to landfill of concrete surfaces Location and clearance of services such as water and power Removal of hydrocarbon affected water remnants in tanks ( total 33 tonne) Establishment of landfarming site at Dungog Landfill
Excavation works
Removal of Four (4) tanks Removal of visually affected and olfactory contaminated soil and transport to
landfarm at Dungog landfill Collection of soil samples (24 in total) Laboratory analysis of soil samples Pumping out of site after extreme rainfall experienced during March 2014 and
removal of effluent to landfarm Replacement of excavation with gravel material and certification of this material as
VENM (virgin excavated natural material)
Reinstatement
The project area was reinstated with a 150mm reinforced concrete driveway Continual turning of material at landfarm at Dungog Landfill for four months
G 15
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
G 16
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
G 17
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 18
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
G 19
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 15
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Reporting
Robert Carr and Associates have provided Council with a validation report relating to the works
Testing and analysis of excavated material at landfarm to confirm compliance with solid waste guidelines
Disposal of landfarmed material to landfill
As of the writing of this report it is considered that the UPSS situated within the road reserve adjacent to Modern Motors have been removed in accordance with the EPArsquos requirements
This work has been carried out within the framework of the UPSS Pilot program and within the grant funding allocation Some grant funding remains and this will be used to complete the optional Stage 3 component of the project which was to include the installation of ground water monitoring bores at the site The scope of this work is currently being negotiated with the EPA as the consultant has recommended that a combination of ground water monitoring and vapor testing on nearby properties be carried out in order to finally validate the effectiveness of the project
It is known that there are still some disused UPSS on the privately owned adjacent premises These were not removed as part of this project The removal of these and subsequent validation of the works is the responsibility of the owner who has indicated a willingness to do this in the future
IMPLICATIONS Financial The $200000 Grant was the maximum amount of incentive on offer by the Environmental Trust and the works carried out to date along with the yet to be completed Stage 3 will be completed within this budget A final financial report has not been prepared however it is considered that when the project is completed and a 10 allocation has been added to cover Councilrsquos administrative and supervisory costs that the grant will be close to fully utilised Any remaining grant funding is required to be returned to the Environmental Trust
The pilot program has provided a good insight into the costs of remediating UPSS and will assist in future estimates for such projects
Recent discussions with the EPA have indicated that it is unlikely that further UPSS remediation grant funding will be available in the future Environmental Leaking underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) have been identified as a very common and significant source of soil groundwater and surface water contamination This project has contributed to the elimination of one potential pollution source for which Council had an ongoing liability Consultative Consultation with the proprietor of Modern motors has been ongoing during this project and Council staff have worked closely with both the consultant and the EPA The consultant carried out some face to face consultation with nearby neighbours and businesses during the work phase This was aimed at keeping them informed and to gain feedback on issues such as noise and odour RECOMMENDATION
That the report be received and the information noted
G 16
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
G 17
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 18
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
G 19
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 16
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
8 WORKS PROGRESS REPORT EF08208 Preacutecis Reporting on construction and maintenance works undertaken in June 2014
Works carried out during June 2014- Road and Bridge Construction MR301 - Clarence Town Rd - PSC Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
Primer seal applied Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Drainage and Pavement works ongoing Stabilising and primer seal scheduled for mid July
Sealed Road Maintenance Tar Patching - Lennoxton Road Fishers Hill Road Clements Road
Main Creek Road Salisbury Road Summerhill Road RR7764 MR101 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Dungog Streets Glen Martin Road Glen William Road Horton Close
Heavy Patching - Park Street (Gresford) Sign Maintenance - MR101 Drainage Maintenance - Dog Trap Creek Road Vegetation Control - Paterson River Road Alison Road Unsealed Road Maintenance Grade and Roll - Webbers Creek Road Mt George South Road
Salisbury Gap Road Gravel Grade and Roll - Allyn River Road Bridge Concrete and Other Maintenance Works Bridge Reserve - Two jetties replaced - one approach footpath to be
constructed Alison Court - Unit maintenance All Park Playgrounds - Monthly playground inspection Dungog Pool - Shade sail removal Doug Walters - Building maintenance Roadsides Roadside Slashing was undertaken on MR301 Wallarobba Brookfield Road Welshmans Creek Road MR101 Fotheringay Road Brentwood area Clarence Town Streets MR101 RR7764 RR7778 MR128 Sporting Grounds- The following Sporting Grounds were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Dungog Showground Surrounds (1) Vacy Sportsground (1) ParksReservesCemeteries- The following ParksReserves were mown (the number of mowings is shown in brackets)- Jubilee Park (1) Apex Park (1) Bruyn Park (1) Phillips Creek Reserve (1) Tucker Park (1) Kings Wharf Park (1) Vacy Park (1)
G 17
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 18
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
G 19
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 17
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Major Works scheduled to be continued or commenced in the next 3 months-
Attached as Annexure lsquoArsquo is a list of the major works scheduled for the forthcoming 3 months IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications of this report RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 18
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
G 19
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 18
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoArsquo TO ITEM NO 2
Work Location Description
Proposed Works Status
MR301 - 03km East of PSC Boundary to Brentwood Drive
Reconstruction of 22km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 90m
Primer sealing works completed Guardrail and Linemarking to be undertaken
MR301 - Parers Hill to Prayer Village (Unwarrabin Bridge)
Reconstruction of 21km of Clarence Town Road Including widening to 80m
Roadworks to commence in July
RR7778 - Gresford Road - Torryburn Bends
Rehabilitation of 10km of Gresford Road
Roadworkrsquos currently being undertaken Primer sealing works to be undertaken in mid-July Project to be completed by end of July
RR7764 - Bingleburra Road
Reconstruction from Turnbullrsquos Quarry for 400m west
Roadworks to commence in July
Mares Creek Bridge ndash Replacement
Replacement of Concrete structure with concrete culverts Required due to Bridge failure
Side Track constructed Survey complete Awaiting confirmation of Natural Disaster funding availability
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 2 Apdf
G 19
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 19
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
9 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - PORT STEPHENS BOUNDARY TO WALLAROO BRIDGE EXPENDITURES EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Creek Bridge
$1109000 $1917280 ($808280)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $1900000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council Any residual expenditure for this project will be carried forward to 20142015 as a debtor against this Special Grant program IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 20
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Steve Hitchens 10 MR301 SPECIAL GRANT - EARL STREET TO WOERDENS ROAD EXPENDITURE EF078 Precis This report provides detail on expenditures within Councilrsquos MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project
Current expenditures for the MR301 Special Grant ndash Earl Street to Woerdens Road project are as follows-
Job Location Description Budget Allocation
Current Expenditure
Balance
MR301 - Earl Street to Woerdens Road
$38000 $75094 ($37094)
The Budget Allocation shown against this project was the residual funding for 20132014 for this project but did not take into consideration the residual funding from 20122013 for this same project This anomaly has now been rectified with a budget for 20132014 now being shown as $75000 in the modified 20132014 Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Program Funding Allocation for Dungog Shire Council IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial implications to this report as full funding for the project is provided under the Special Grant Program RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 21
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler
11 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS EF08220
Preacutecis Clause 212 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires a monthly report to Council outlining all moneyrsquos Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act
The Statement of Investments as at 30 June 2014 incorporating the Responsible Accounting Officers Certificate is attached as Annexure lsquoBrsquo IMPLICATIONS Financial There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report RECOMMENDATION The report be received and information noted
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 22
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
ANNEXURE lsquoBrsquo TO ITEM NO 11
Investment Summary as at 30th June 2014
Institution Period (days) Due Date Interest Total I M B 91 12-Aug-14 350 $20000000M M B S 180 01-Jul-14 380 $50000000M M B S 182 03-Jul-14 380 $30000000M M B S 181 09-Sep-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 07-Oct-14 375 $50000000M M B S 182 18-Nov-14 370 $50000000M M B S 182 02-Dec-14 375 $40000000M M B S 275 18-Dec-14 380 $25000000NEWPERM 45 18-Jul-14 330 $50000000NEWPERM 91 02-Sep-14 350 $40000000NEWPERM 91 16-Sep-14 350 $40000000N A B 90 28-Jul-14 351 $25000000N A B 182 26-Aug-14 361 $50000000N A B 184 03-Sep-14 360 $65000000N A B 122 24-Oct-14 360 $30000000N A B At Call At Call 235 $17278169N A B FRN 15-Jan-15 3580 $100000000M M B S FRN 31-May-15 421 $50000000C U A FRN 20-Mar-17 3998 $100000000M E Bank FRN 17-Apr-18 3975 $100000000B O Q FRN 24-Jun-19 3788 $50000000
$1032278169
Fund Amount
General $1000740503
Water $26486466
Sewer $5051200
$1032278169
REPORT (Responsible Accounting Officer)
I hereby certify that the above Investments have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Councils Investment Policy
SL Chandler
RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 11 Bpdf
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 23
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Cheryl Hyde 12 WORKS COST STATEMENT
EF08221 Preacutecis A selective summary of expenditures on capital works and maintenance expense areas within Councilrsquos roads bridges cemeteries toilets parks and sports ground cost centres
The Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 is attached as Annexure lsquoCrsquo with commentary provided for those items that have changed from the last works cost statement presented to Council Councillors should note that year-end procedures result in some invoices for expenditure items received after 1 July being costed back to the 201314 financial year This may result in a change to the levels of expenditure shown for some items included in the works cost statement Votes for Urban Roads and Rural Road Reseals Bridges Maintenance Rural Roads Unsealed Maintenance amp Unsealed upgrades all remain within budget Urban Roads Maintenance and Rural Roads Sealed Maintenance are recording significantly higher than budgeted expenditure these overspends have been discussed with the Executive Manager ndash Infrastructure and Assets and will be reported on in the Engineering reports Storm events experienced during the year have resulted in Storm Damage expenditure being charged to 2014 Maintenance items for storm damage Council may be eligible to receive some compensation under the Natural Disaster Funding for this expenditure Public Cemeteries are recording slightly higher than budgeted figures while the overspend in Tree Planting Maintenance will be covered by the underspent Footpaths MampR vote All other maintenance items are within budget allocations and are in line with expected levels of expenditure Regional Roads Maintenance and Regional Road Reseals have recorded slightly less than budgeted expenditure however this is offset by the higher than budgeted expenditure in Traffic Facilities Capital works are at varying levels of completion and expenditure reflects such activity The works progress report within the Infrastructure amp Assets area provides further information on some items in this report including scheduled dates for commencement for individual projects and works undertaken in the prior month IMPLICATIONS Financial Depending on the level of compensation received for the storm damage expenditure Council may record further overspends in some Maintenance areas which may result in the need to carry forward these overspends resulting in a reduction of some votes in the 201415 financial year There are no statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report The report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That the Works Cost Statement for the period ending 30 June 2014 be received and noted
G 24
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
Total Capital Works 6283127 9850358 3604234 3851364 4390891 45
lbrightondun
File Attachment
IO 12 Cpdf
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 25
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Shaun Chandler 13 COUNCILLORS TRAVELLING amp OTHER EXPENSES
EF08222
Preacutecis Report on Councillors travelling for Councillors information
Hereunder is a list of meetingsinspections or business of Council heldto be held since the June Meeting of Council Gloucester Coal Seam Gas Meeting 180614 Access Committee 190614 Citizenship Ceremony 230614 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 260614 Extraordinary Council Meeting 260614 Councillor Workshop 30714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 20714 Citizenship Ceremony 50714 BFMC Draft Risk Management Plan Workshop 90714 General Managers Performance Review 140714 Ordinary Council Meeting 150714 IMPLICATIONS There are no financial statutory environmental community or consultative implications associated with this report Councilrsquos travelling costs are currently within budget RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and information noted
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 26
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
14 COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EF08142
Precis Reporting on the release of the comparative performance of NSW Local Government 20122013
The comparative performance information on local government in NSW was released by the Minister for Local Government on 30 June 2014 Included with the Council reports is a copy of Part 1 of the report which is an overview of the performance of the local government sector as a whole then the summary pages (2) for Council are also included The report has changed quite significantly in recent years to become more informative and includes information that is sourced by the Office of Local Government from other Agencies as well as Council The main body of the report that encapsulates each individual Council can be accessed from the Office of Local Government website (wwwdlgnswgovau ) the file size is in excess of 72Mb and is around 350 pages in total Should any Councillor want access to the full copy of the report it will be reproduced in hardcopy on request The Chief Executive Officer has asked General Managers (Circular 14-17) to bring the report to the attention of Councillors IMPLICATIONS Nil report is for information purposes only RECOMMENDATION That Council note the report and the information provided
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures
2 Minutes of Outside Organisations to Which Council has an Appointed Delegate
COUNCILLOR REPORTS
1 Report on Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government Conference
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS
1 Development Applications - Delegated Authority
2 Better Waste and Recycling Fund
3 Environmental Compliance Officers Report
4 Environmental Health Officers Report
5 Removal of Gresford Waste Oil Drop Off Point
6 Increase in Companion Animal Registration Fees
7 Progress on the Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) Pilot Program - Remediation of Road Reserve Adjacent to Modern Motors Dungog
8 Works Progress Report
9 MR301 Special Grant - Port Stephens Boundary to Wallaroo Bridge Expenditures
10 MR301 Special Grant - Earl Street to Woerdens Road Expenditure
11 Statement of Investments
12 Works Cost Statement
13 Councillors Travelling amp Other Expenses
14 Comparative Performance of Local Government
15 NSW Office of Local Government Circulars
G 27
Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the Shire of Dungog to be held Tuesday 15 July 2014 commencing 600pm
Craig Deasey
15 NSW OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CIRCULARS EF08142 Preacutecis Providing a summary of circulars that have been released by the Office of Local Government
The following circulars have been released by the Office of Local Government and the intent of this report is to keep Councillors informed of changes andor requirements that Council officers may be required to implement The circulars themselves may be found on the Office of Local Governmentrsquos website (wwwdlgnswgovau) It is not the intent to reproduce such circulars but moreso provide them as a point of reference to Councillors should they wish to undertake further research When there is a requirement to inform Councillors or designated officers of a matter correspondence and attachments will still be submitted to all Councillors in accordance with the requirements of the Director General of the Office of Local Government Such circulars will be highlighted in bold text The following Circulars have been released since 1 May 2014
Date Circular No
Details
160614 14-14 Managing owner compliance with the strict control requirements provided by the Companion Animals Act for dangerous menacing and restricted dogs
260614 14-15 Reminder ndash Councils to help improve property addresses and signage
270614 14-16 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 22)
300614 14-17 Comparative Information on NSW Local Government 2012-13
300614 14-18 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
IMPLICATIONS There are no implications associated with this report information only RECOMMENDATION That the report be received and the information noted
REPORTS REQUIRING COUNCIL RESOLUTION
INFRASTRUCTURE amp ASSETS DEPARTMENT
1 Coronation Park Shelter
2 Urban Roads Maintenance Expenditures
3 Rural Sealed and Unsealed Roads Maintenance Expenditures