AGENDA HODGSON DOWNS LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING...

AGENDA

HODGSON DOWNS LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING

WEDNESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2016

Notice is given that the next Hodgson Downs Local Authority Meeting of the Roper Gulf Regional Council will be held on:

Wednesday 16th November 2016 At the ALAWA Board Room, Minyerri Commencing at 11.00 AM

Your attendance at the meeting will be appreciated.

HODGSON DOWNS LOCAL AUTHORITY 17 NOVEMBER 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO

1 PRESENT/STAFF/GUESTS

2 MEETING OPENED

3 WELCOME TO COUNTRY

4 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

5 CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

5.1 Previous Minutes .............................................................................................................. 4

6 CALL FOR ITEMS OF OTHER BUSINESS

7 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

8 BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

8.1 Action List ....................................................................................................................... 11

9 INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE

9.1 Incoming Correspondence ............................................................................................. 12

10 OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE

Nil

11 GENERAL BUSINESS

11.1 Elected Member Report .................................................................................................. 23 11.2 Services Report .............................................................................................................. 24 11.3 Council Financial Report ................................................................................................ 25 11.4 Governance Report - Policy Update ............................................................................... 29 11.5 Governance Report - Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Grants Program

2016-17 Round Two ....................................................................................................... 31 11.6 Governance Report - Local Authority Project Funding Update ...................................... 40 11.7 Regional Plan 2016-2017 Quarterly Report ................................................................... 42 11.8 Annual Report 2015-16 .................................................................................................. 46 11.9 2017 Local Authority Meeting Calendar ........................................................................ 47 11.10 Governance Report- 2017 Australia Day Nominations .................................................. 49 11.11 Community Services Report ........................................................................................... 49

12 OTHER BUSINESS

Nil

13 CLOSE OF MEETING

Hodgson Downs Local Authority 17 November 2016

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CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

ITEM NUMBER 5.1 TITLE Previous Minutes REFERENCE 678045

AUTHOR Jo Nicol, Local Authority Support Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Authority approve the minutes as a true and accurate

record of the Hodgson Downs Local Authority Meeting held on Thursday 11th August 2016.

BACKGROUND Hodgson Downs Local Authority’s previous meeting was held on Thursday 11th August 2016. ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT Nil FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS: 1 Hodgson Downs LA Minutes August 2016.doc

Attachment 1 Hodgson Downs LA Minutes August 2016.doc

Attachment 1 Page 5

Hodgson Downs

Local Authority Meeting Minutes

Held in the Alawa Board Room

Thursday 11th August 2016

The Meeting was opened at 11.07am by the Chair Samuel Daylight and the Roper Gulf Regional Council Pledge was read.

1. Present:

1.1 Elected Members: Acting Mayor Judy MacFarlane Councillor Annabelle Daylight 1.2 Local Authority Members: Samuel Daylight (Chairperson) Samuel Swanson James Nuggett Clive Roberts Ken Muggeridge 1.3 Staff: Jo Nicol, Local Authority Coordinator (Minute Taker) Chris Cookson, Regional Night Patrol Manager, Juan Hernandez, Regional Night Patrol Coordinator, 1.4 Visitors/Guests: Trevor Troy, Department of Infrastructure Nic Sharah, Department Local Government & Community Services Elle Fuller, Department Local Government & Community Services Nathan Fanning, Department Local Government & Community Services John Smiler, CDP, ALAWA Aboriginal Corporation.

2. Apologies: Marc Gardner Apologies Accepted Moved: Ken Muggeridge Seconded: Clive Roberts Carried

3. Conflict of Interest-Members & Staff: Nil


Attachment 1 Page 6

4. Minutes of Previous Meeting: Recommendation: That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority accept the minutes from the previous Local Authority Meeting held on Tuesday 1st March 2016 as true and accurate record of the meeting. Moved: Clive Roberts Seconded: Cr Daylight Carried

5. Business Arising/Action List;

5.1. Previous minutes action List

Date

Agenda Item #

Item Description

Responsible

Person

Status

Status Comments - Completion

Date

14.05.2015 Kewulyi Outstation Cemetery needs to be fenced to protect the integrity of the Grave sited and markers erected.

CDP RegionalManager/Marc Gardner

Ongoing 24.06.15 Pending Cemetery ACT Review. 13.08.15 Marc to follow up 01.03.2016 Marc to follow up for next LA meeting 12.05.16 Application to SPG for mesh fence, if unsuccessful will try and use leftover material and install a lower quality fence. 07.07.16 Funding received, Outstations to do fencing soon

14.05.2015 Investigate Solar Light Funding possibilities for Kewulyi Outstation where the Telephone is.

Dir Commercial Services

Ongoing 13.08.2015 Pending Funding 01.03.2016 Applied for funding, unsuccessful. 11.08.2016-Funding Reapplication successful

Dump needs of attention, prioritised and pushed up by June 2015.

CEO Alawa Completed 13.08.2015 Currently investigating new Dump site. 01.03.16 Recently pushed up, Alawa will maintain.

15.10.2015 Ask PMC for a formal statement for Council outlining both Federal and NT Governments positions on AMPs.

Director DCS&I

Ongoing

9.11.2015 Local Authority Members recommend Nathanael Knappfind out the current Lease Status at Minyerri

NLC & Federal Govt.

Ongoing Lease Agreement delivered at Cattle Management Meeting by NLC & Federal Government- More information has been requested.

9.11.2015 Find out from NT Housing the current Lease status

Tom Girdler Completed No Lease

9.11.2015 Put the HRG on the ALAWA Corp Agenda for nextmeeting and report back to Hodgson Downs Local Authority the outcome.

LA Members Ongoing 01.03.2016 Alawa CEO to follow Up 11.08.2016-Next meeting


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01.03.2016 8.0 Other

Roper Gulf Regional Council to provide a solution that is suitable to the Hodgson Downs Local Authority that potentially employs a Housing Maintenance Officer and Community Housing Officer on site.

Ongoing 12.05.2016 Currently no presence in Minyerri to employ directly. Looking at alternate arrangements including weekly backup from Jilkminggan HMO. 11.08.2016 Follow up

6. Correspondence

6.1. Outgoing Correspondence:

6.2. Incoming Correspondence: Department Local Government and Community services, Housing Leases 06.07.2016-NT Government Information on Lead

ACTION: Actions will appear under each point like this

7. General Business

7.1 *Elected Member Report:

Mayor Tony Jack has resigned from Council to take part in the Northern Territory Elections to be held 27th August 2016. If unsuccessful he will resume his role as Mayor after Elections.

Deputy Mayor Judy MacFarlane has stepped into the Acting Mayor position. The Sport & Recreation Master Plan has been passed by Council. Rates and Charges have been passed at the last OCM in July held in Katherine.

Recommendation: That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the Elected Members report. Moved: Ken Muggeridge Seconded: James Nuggett Carried

7.2 *Managers Report: Business has been operating as usual, services are running well. *Work Health and Safety Update- Follow up with visit from RGRC Work Health &

Safety.

Recommendation: That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the Council Services Managers report. Moved: Mayor Judy MacFarlane Seconded: Samuel Daylight


Attachment 1 Page 8

Carried

7.3 *Council Financial Reports: Fourth Quarter Financial Reports A request was made to have Financial Reports made larger for easier viewing.

Recommendation: That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the Council Financial report. Moved: Clive Roberts Seconded: Samuel Swanson Carried

7.4 *Governance Updates:

* Local Authority Funding Update- Carry over $7,878.32 of 2015/2016 funds.

*Complaints Register- Nil

*Policy Updates-

Recommendation: That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the updates from Governance. Moved: Ken Muggeridge Seconded: James Nuggett Carried 7.5 Community services Update (Night patrol):

Currently Chris Cookson is Regional Manager, Juan Hernandez Night Patrol Coordinator will be responsible for Minyerri.

The Contractual Arrangements are being put in place for ALAWA to take over the delivery of Night Patrol services in Minyerri. It is expected that arrangements will be in place within the next 2 months.

Roper Gulf Regional Council will have responsibility for the Night Patrol Vehicle, including servicing, supply Night Patrol Uniforms and Wage payments.

All reporting will be via ALAWA.

Recommendation: That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the Night Patrol update. Moved: Mayor Judy MacFarlane Seconded: Cr Daylight Carried

7.6 *CDP-Community Development Program:

Currently ALAWA subcontracts the CDP program through Roper Gulf Regional Council. CDP has approximately 178 CDP Participants for Minyerri on the books and around 30% participation rate.


Attachment 1 Page 9

ALAWA wants to review the current CDP Contract and is currently having discussions with Roper Gulf Regional Council. Mayor Judy MacFarlane noted that CDP at Jilkminggan and Mataranka was working really well and a visit to see how things were being done elsewhere may be inspiring. Chair Samuel Daylight also mentioned he was undertaking a Health and Well Being Program with Aged Care and was hoping to engage CDP Participants to help. Samuel is undertaking the Health & Well Being Program as part of his work for First Circles, NT Government Leadership Program.

Recommendation: That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the Community Development report. Moved: Clive Roberts Seconded: Johnathon Walla Carried

7.7 *Alcohol Management Plan:

Action: Request update from Barry Clarke, GEC, for November Local Authority meeting.

8. Other Business 8.1 New Housing:

Trevor Troy, Department of Infrastructure, briefed Members on the new Remote Public Housing rollout that will be undertaken in early 2017.

Trevor will be consulting with Community about the new building Minyerri will receive 6 new replacement houses/6 houses to be knocked down. Currently looking at 6 houses to be demolished, Lots 21, 23, 30, 32, 40, & 41

have been identified, Lots 14 and 43 were unacceptable to the LA. Power & water are currently doing a Strategic Plan for the Minyerri Community There are potential business opportunities for ALAWA and job opportunities The Dump will need to be accessed and there is specific funding set aside for

Asbestos removal. Trevor will attend the next ALAWA Board Meeting to present information.

Action: Ken to contact Trevor with regards to attending next ALAWA meeting. Action: Trevor will contact Big Rivers Region Waste Management Consultant to advise on the Dump. Recommendation: The Hodgson Downs Local Authority recommends Nic Sharah, Department Local Government a& Community Services, follow up and report back to LA on the Roper Gulf Regional Council, Housing Maintenance Officer issues and Lots 18 and 2. Moved: Mayor Judy MacFarlane Seconded: Ken Muggeridge Carried

9. Meeting Closed 12.53pm- next meeting Thursday 17th November 2016


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BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

ITEM NUMBER 8.1 TITLE Action List REFERENCE 678037

AUTHOR Jo Nicol, Local Authority Support Coordinator RECOMMENDATION: (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the Action List.

Date Agenda Item #

Item Description Responsible

Person Status

Status Comments - Completion Date

14.05.2015 Kewulyi Outstation Cemetery needs to be fenced to protect the integrity of the Grave sited and markers erected.

CDP Regional Manager

Ongoing 07.07.16: Funding received, Outstations to complete fencing soon

15.10.2015 Ask PMC for a formal statement for Council outlining both Federal and NT Governments positions on AMPs.

DCCS Ongoing

9.11.2015 Put the HRG on the ALAWA Agenda for next meeting and report back to Hodgson Downs Local Authority the outcome.

LA members Ongoing 01.03.2016: Alawa CEO to follow up 11.08.2016: To be submitted at next ALAWA Meeting

01.03.2016 8.0 Other Business

Roper Gulf Regional Council to provide a solution that is suitable to the Hodgson Downs Local Authority that potentially employs a Housing Maintenance Officer and Community Housing Officer on site.

RGRC Ongoing 12.05.2016 Currently no presence in Minyerri to employ directly. Looking at alternate arrangments including weekly back up from Jilkminggan HMO. 11.08.2016 Follow up

11.08.2016 7.7 AMP Request update from Barry Clarke, GEC, for November Local Authority meeting

CEO ALAWA Ongoing

11.08.2016 8.1 New Housing

Contact Trevor Troy to present at next ALAWA meeting.

CEO ALAWA Ongoing

11.08.2016 8.1 New Housing

Contact Big Rivers Region Waste Management Consultant to advise on the Dump.

Trevor Troy Ongoing

ATTACHMENTS:


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INCOMING CORRESPONDENCE

ITEM NUMBER 9.1 TITLE Incoming Correspondence REFERENCE 673433

AUTHOR Amanda Haigh, Manager Governance and Corporate Planning RECOMMENDATION (a) That Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the Incoming

Correspondence. Date Received Received By Received

From Correspondence Details

InfoXpert ID

27-01-2016 CEO Cameron McDougall

Variation Night Patrol at Minyerri

655942

11-08-2016 CEO DLGCS Local Authority Project Funding 2016/17 Acceptance

673428

14-10-2016 CEO NTG Response to Fracking Consultation

24.08.2016 CEO NTG Determination 24.08.2016 CEO NTG Consent 24.08.2016 CEO NTG Plans ATTACHMENTS: 1 RGRC SFA Local Authority Project Funding.pdf 2 Letter-27072016-Cemeron Mcdougall-.CNP Subcontracting to Alawa AC at Minyerri

signed .pdf 3 NT News Room Response to Fracking Consultation.pdf 4 SIGNED determination_DP160334.PDF 5 SIGNED Notice of Consent DP160334.PDF 6 SIGNED Plans to be endorsed DP160334.PDF

Attachment 1 RGRC SFA Local Authority Project Funding.pdf


Attachment 2 Letter-27072016-Cemeron Mcdougall-.CNP Subcontracting to Alawa AC at Minyerri signed .pdf


Attachment 3 NT News Room Response to Fracking Consultation.pdf


Attachment 4 SIGNED determination_DP160334.PDF


Attachment 4 SIGNED determination_DP160334.PDF


Attachment 5 SIGNED Notice of Consent DP160334.PDF


Attachment 5 SIGNED Notice of Consent DP160334.PDF


Attachment 6 SIGNED Plans to be endorsed DP160334.PDF







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GENERAL BUSINESS

ITEM NUMBER 11.1 TITLE Elected Member Report REFERENCE 678050

AUTHOR Amanda Haigh, Manager Governance and Corporate Planning RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the verbal Elected

Member Report. BACKGROUND Nil ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT Nil FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS:


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GENERAL BUSINESS

ITEM NUMBER 11.2 TITLE Services Report REFERENCE 678052

AUTHOR Jo Nicol, Local Authority Support Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the verbal report on

current Municipal Services from the ALAWA CEO. BACKGROUND ALAWA provide Council Core Services of Roper Gulf Regional Council ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS NIL ATTACHMENTS:


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GENERAL BUSINESS

ITEM NUMBER 11.3 TITLE Council Financial Report REFERENCE 677022

AUTHOR Bala Donepudi, Management Accountant RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the finance report for

Hodgson Downs for the first quarter of 2016-17. BACKGROUND As per the Guideline 8 of the Northern Territory Local Government Act, the quarterly finance report is to be presented to the Local Authority ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT NIL FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS NIL ATTACHMENTS: 1 Hodgson Downs First Quarter Report.pdf

Attachment 1 Hodgson Downs First Quarter Report.pdf







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GENERAL BUSINESS

ITEM NUMBER 11.4 TITLE Governance Report - Policy Update REFERENCE 673379

AUTHOR Amanda Haigh, Manager Governance and Corporate Planning RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the new policies of

Council: 1. CL008 Council Vacancy Policy 2. CL009 Elected Member Support and Development Policy

(b) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the reviewed policies

of Council: 1. FIN002 Debt Collection Policy 2. FIN005 Corporate Credit Card Policy 3. FIN008 Rating Policy

BACKGROUND At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on the 14 September 2016 Council approved the following new and reviewed policies. New CL008 Council Vacancy Policy CL009 Elected Member Support and Development Policy Reviewed FIN002 Debt Collection Policy FIN005 Corporate Credit Card Policy FIN008 Rating Policy ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT CL008 Council Vacancy Policy The purpose of the Council Vacancy Policy is to provide for an accountable and transparent process for the filling of Council vacancies which occur during a term of office. CL009 Elected Member Support and Development Policy This Council Policy is to enable Elected Members:

To develop and enhance their knowledge pertaining to their role, understand their obligations, make well informed decisions and effectively represent their constituents.

Roper Gulf Regional Council will provide Elected Members with the provision of appropriate facilities and support to assist them in fulfilling their role. FIN002 Debt Collection Policy The Debt Collection Policy is:

To ensure a fair, consistent and accountable approach to Council’s debt management and collection decisions and practices.

Assist in the efficient management of Council assets through the timely collection of outstanding monies.

To minimise the amount of outstanding monies that Council is owed.


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The policy was reviewed by the Policy Owner and only administrative changes were required. FIN005 Corporate Credit Card Policy The Corporate Credit Card Policy is to clarify the allocation and use of credit cards issued to Roper Gulf Regional Council’s employees and Elected Members to prevent fraudulent behaviour. The policy provides clear and concise guidelines for the use of Corporate Credit Cards of the Roper Gulf Regional Council. The policy was reviewed by the Policy Owner with administrative changes and changes reflecting the new Organisational Structure were required. FIN008 Rating Policy The Rating Policy is for the determination and recovery of rates and charges levied which seeks to the greatest extent practicable to achieve fair and consistent treatment of all ratepayers. The policy was reviewed by the Policy Owner with the following amendments:

administrative changes, updated the 5 year vision table and inclusion of the Special Rate - Animal Health Management.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS:


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GENERAL BUSINESS

ITEM NUMBER 11.5 TITLE Governance Report - Roper Gulf Regional

Council Community Grants Program 2016-17 Round Two REFERENCE 673676

AUTHOR Hilary Sinfield, Grants Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the report Roper Gulf

Regional Council’s Community Grant Program 2016-17 Round Two. BACKGROUND Roper Gulf Regional Council runs a Community Grants Program to support different projects within the region. These grants are used to strengthen local culture, economy, family or the environment. Grant applications are usually called for twice a year through advertisements in local media and on the Council website.

Anyone from individual applicants to community groups are encouraged to apply for up to $1000 (minor grant) and incorporated organisations for up to $3000 (major grant). The Council’s Grants Coordinator collates the applications received and Council’s Grants Committee assesses the applications by how they support the Council’s vision, mission, goals and outcomes and their targeted outcomes. The Grants Committee then makes recommendations to the Council, and the Council decides on successful applicants and grant amount.

On 16th June 2016, Council committed $30,000 toward the 2016-17 Community Grant Program.

On the 14th September 2016, the Grants Committee met to deliberate over Round One grant applications. Council approved the following recipients:

Borroloola Amateur Race Club

To assist with the upgrade of spectator seating in Borroloola.

$3,000

Enterprise Learning Centre Assistance with the delivery of business workshops in Numbulwar.

$3,000

Borroloola FERGS Assistance with the fit out of change room area and facilities at Borroloola FERGS Shed.

$ 3,000

Mataranka Local Authority Assistance with the purchase and install of playground equipment in Mataranka

$3,000

Numbulwar School Assistance with the building of a garden at the Numbulwar School

$1,500

TOTAL $13,500


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Round Two of the Community Grants Program begins accepting applications on 17th October. All applications for Round Two must be submitted by 4.30pm on 25th November.

If you have, or know of an individual or community group that has a community project they are seeking funding for, you/they are encouraged to begin preparing their application now.

Attached to this report is the grant program guidelines.

Blank application forms can be downloaded from Roper Gulf Regional Council’s website >> http://ropergulf.nt.gov.au/about-2/community-grants/.

A full list of previous grant recipients can also be found on Council’s website >> http://ropergulf.nt.gov.au/community-grants-successful-applicants/

ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT Nil. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Anyone from individual applicants to community groups are encouraged to apply for up to $1000 (minor grant) and incorporated organisations for up to $3000 (major grant). ATTACHMENTS: 1 Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Grant Program Guidelines - 2016-17

Round Two.pdf

Attachment 1 Roper Gulf Regional Council Community Grant Program Guidelines - 2016-17 Round Two.pdf















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GENERAL BUSINESS

ITEM NUMBER 11.6 TITLE Governance Report - Local Authority

Project Funding Update REFERENCE 676259

AUTHOR Hilary Sinfield, Grants Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note the report on the

Local Authority Project funding.

(b) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority allocate the remaining Local Authority Project Funds to community projects as indicated by the attachment of this report.

BACKGROUND In August 2016, the Department of Housing and Community Development (formally titled the Department of Local Government and Community Services) confirmed the Hodgson Downs Local Authority will receive a further $68,040.00 in 2016-17. This funding is to be used for the delivery of local community projects. This funding amount is in addition to the $136,080.00 that was allocated in in the 2014-15 and 2015-16. Since 2014, the Hodgson Downs Local Authority has received a total of $204,120.00 in Local Authority Project Funding. Attached to this report is a summary and status of the projects that the Hodgson Downs Local Authority have allocated funds to and the amount of funds that is yet to be allocated to projects. The Hodgson Downs Local Authority is requested to receive and note this report including attachment detailing the status of current projects. The Hodgson Downs Local Authority is also requested to allocate the remainder of funds to projects. ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT Nil. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Please see attachment for financial considerations. ATTACHMENTS: 1 2016.11.17 Hodgson Downs LAPF Attachment.pdf

Attachment 1 2016.11.17 Hodgson Downs LAPF Attachment.pdf



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GENERAL BUSINESS

ITEM NUMBER 11.7 TITLE Regional Plan 2016-2017 Quarterly Report REFERENCE 678054

AUTHOR Amanda Haigh, Manager Governance and Corporate Planning RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority and note the 1st Quarter Report of the

Regional Plan 2016-2017. BACKGROUND According to the Planning Framework in The Regional Plan that is facilitated by the Governance Unit, a quarterly report of the 2016-2017 Regional Plan was presented to Council at the Ordinary Meeting of Council 26 October 2016. ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT Nil FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS: 1 TownPriorities1617 HD Qtr1.pdf 2 TownPriorities1617 OUTSt QTr1.pdf

Attachment 1 TownPriorities1617 HD Qtr1.pdf


Attachment 2 TownPriorities1617 OUTSt QTr1.pdf


Attachment 2 TownPriorities1617 OUTSt QTr1.pdf



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GENERAL BUSINESS

ITEM NUMBER 11.8 TITLE Annual Report 2015-16 REFERENCE 678049

AUTHOR Jo Nicol, Local Authority Support Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note Roper Gulf Regional

Council’s Annual Report 2015-16. BACKGROUND The Annual Report 2015-16 is a comprehensive report on Roper Gulf Regional Council’s activities throughout the 2015/16 financial year. Each year Council must, on or before 15 November, submit report to the Minister on its work during the financial year ending on the preceding 30 June. The Annual Report includes how council performed in terms of service delivery and finance. The last section of the Annual Report contains the final Audit Report for year 2015-16. ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT The Annual Report 2015-16 is available on the website and will be distributed to all Local Authority members when the hard copies have been printed. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS:


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GENERAL BUSINESS

ITEM NUMBER 11.9 TITLE 2017 Local Authority Meeting Calendar REFERENCE 678033

AUTHOR Jo Nicol, Local Authority Support Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority accepts the meeting dates of the 2017

Local Authority Meeting Calendar.

BACKGROUND Nil ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT Nil FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS: 1 Copy of 2017 Meeting Calendar xls.pdf


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GENERAL BUSINESS ITEM NUMBER 11.11 TITLE Community Services Report REFERENCE 678360

AUTHOR Juan Hernandez, Night Patrol Regional Coordinator RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Hodgson Downs Local Authority receive and note Update on

Community Night Patrol. BACKGROUND The Minyerri Night Patrol team has been performing adequately overall. In recent weeks the Night Patrol team has noticed an increase in children walking in the community late at night which is of concern. The Night Patrol Team have also seen an increase in fighting in the community, this has mainly been young adolescent males and females which is some what worrying. Staff 1 x Team Leader 3 x Night Patrol Officers The Night Patrol Team is working a 5 day roster, Sunday to Thursday, 6pm - 2.36 am. ISSUES/OPTIONS/SWOT The Night Patrol Regional Coordinator is currently scheduling a meeting with the Night Patrol staff in the community to address some concerns relating to the current service. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Nil ATTACHMENTS: There are no attachments for this report.

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