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AGENDA

TITJIKALA

LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING

THURSDAY 12TH OF MARCH 2015

The Local Authority meeting will be held in the MacDonnell Service Delivery Office,

Titjikala at 10.30

TITJIKALA LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING 12 MARCH 2015

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AGENDA

ITEM SUBJECT

1 MEETING OPENING

2 WELCOME AND ATTENDANCE

2.1 Welcome to Country 2.2 Attendance – members 2.3 Attendance – staff and visitors 3 APOLOGIES / ABSENTEES / RESIGNATIONS

3.1 Apologies / Absentees 3.2 Resignations 4 COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT (MEETING RULES)

4.1 Council Code of Conduct 4.2 Conflict of Interest 5 DEPUTATIONS / GUEST SPEAKERS

5.1 Natalie Williams - Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MHACA) - Suicide Story 6 MINUTES OF LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETINGS

6.1 Confirmation of Minutes of previous Meeting 6.2 Issues / Actions arising from Minutes

7 COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT

7.1 Standing Items Report – Actions Register 7.2 Complaints received 7.3 Council Service Coordinator Report 7.4 Community Services Report 7.5 MacDonnell Regional Council’s Communications and Engagement Plan

8 LOCAL AUTHORITY PLANS

8.1 Local Authority Plan 9 BUDGETS

9.1 Review community expenditure report as at 31 December 2014 10 OTHER BUSINESS

10.1 Local Authority Meeting Rooms Upgrades 10.2 Training Workshops 11 NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY 16TH APRIL, 2015

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7 Conflict of interest

A member must, if possible, avoid conflict of interest between the member's private interests (other job, business etc.) and duties.

Where a conflict exists, the member must inform the Council or Local Authority and not take part in the discussion or vote

7 Accountable

A member must be able to show that they have made good decisions for the community. 8 Respect for private business

A member must not share private (confidential) information that they heard as a member outside of meetings.

A member must not make improper use of confidential information to gain a benefit or to cause harm to another.

ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES A Code of Conduct helps Councils remain strong and focussed, and ensures all Councillors, staff and Local Authority Members are following the same rules. When Councils do not have a strong Code of Conduct they leave themselves open to negative external influences (such as pressure from certain groups or individuals) and do not appear to be serving the best needs of their residents. ATTACHMENTS: There are no attachments for this report.

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(a) That the Titjikala Local Authority note and accept the Council Code of Conduct NOTED & ACCEPTED CARRIED 4.2 Conflict of Interest MOTION:

(a) That the Titjikala Local Authority notes the Local Authority Conflict of Interest Procedure and declares any conflict of interests.

No Conflicts of Interest were declared at this meeting.

NOTED & ACCEPTED CARRIED 5. DEPUTATIONS / GUEST SPEAKERS 5.1 NT Housing

Apology given to Local Authority on behalf of housing for not attending. Greg Sharman advised that NT Housing is going to have a representative at the next

Council Meeting – scheduled for 12th December 2014.

6. TRAINING Postponed until 11:30AM 6.1 Policies & Procedures

“Local Authorities Policies and Procedures” Document tabled by H.Smith Helen Smith delivered training. Topics covered: Council Code of Conduct, Local

Authority Policy, Councillor & LA Member Accommodation and Travel Re-Imbursement, LA Member Allowance Payment’s, Local Authority Guidelines (As set by NT Government)

Philip Wilyuka advised that Jillian Renner may need to sign a resignation letter as she has missed two meetings.

Helen Smith continues training covering Councillor & LA Member Accommodation and Travel Re-Imbursement; Vehicle allowance on eligible if using own vehicle paid at $ per km (inch wear & tear) – paid after arrival and not if ride share; Accommodation – MRC will book Accommodation and pay – Members are liable for in costs incurred by damage or neglect of rooms.

Helen Smith continues training covering LA Member Allowance Payment’s – How/When Members get paid

Helen Smith continues training explaining L.A Guidelines as set by NT Government; LA are to have 6 meetings per year, MRC is to Notify of upcoming meetings and to have Agendas prepared 3 days before the meeting; LA Members are able to sit on Employment panels for Mgrs. upwards and are provided with four financial reports per year


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6.2 Future Training Needs

Helen Smith advised LA Member’s that they have completed all required training. Discussion was had regarding future training, Requested training included; Literacy

Training, Confidence Building, Leadership Training, Finance Training and Chairperson Training.

Greg Sharman encouraged Local Authority members to attend all training that is offered. Helen Smith suggested arranging a training workshop to fall either the day before or day

after a Local Authority meeting. Local Authority discussed this and agrees this is a good idea.

Training concluded at 12:00PM 7. MINUTES OF LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETINGS 7.1 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting.

Greg Sharman read Minutes of Previous Meeting in full. David McGregor advised that contrary to the reports at the last meeting Titjikala has

lost funding for one Outstation - Alice Well – All services are working at Alice Well except sewerage.

MOTION: (a) That the Minutes of the Local Authority Meeting held on 10th September 2014 be taken

as read and be accepted as a true record of the meeting. MOVED: Cnr Greg Sharman SECONDED: Margaret Orr CARRIED 7.1.1 Youth Committee Meeting Minutes

Greg Sharman read Minutes of Previous Youth Committee Meeting in full. The Local Authority recommends the Youth Committee look into using the community

bus – currently unregistered, to makes trips into town. Philip Wilyuka advised that trips into town to use the pool would assist in reducing water

wastage – Reports of children turning on Fire hydrants and taps to keep cool, in addition temporary pools sold at the store are easily punctured and not a cost effective way to keep cool.

Dave McGregor advised that PowerWater had contacted the council and advised that it cannot keep up with the demand for water in Titjikala. With pumps running 23 hours a day they could break down.

Greg Sharman recommends parents contribute $$ for trips to town – enough to cover pool entry and lunch to make the service sustainable.

Dave McGregor recommended the topic of town trips be raised at the community meeting to be held Thurs 20TH NOV 2014.


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Greg Sharman recommends a partnership between youth and army. Youth could attend a boot camp run by the army while the army is in Titjikala completing the AACAP program.

ACTION: Request for next meeting date be put on future minutes MOTION:

(a) That the Local Authority note the Minutes for the Youth Committee meeting held 1st October 2014.

MOVED: Cnr Greg Sharman SECONDED: Douglas Wells CARRIED 7.2 Issues/ Actions arising from Minutes NIL 8. COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT 8.1 Standing Items Report - Actions Register Action 1: Fencing of Houses – CLOSED

Work has commenced and is ongoing. Local Authority is happy to close this action.

Action 2: Ovals – ONGOING No update given yet for the 20 Million Trees funding application. If successful there will be an opportunity for many trees and shrubs to be

planted around within all MRC communities.

Motion: (a) The Local Authority note and accept the Standing Items Actions Register Report.

MOVED: Cnr Richard Doolan SECONDED: Helen Katatuna CARRIED 8.2 Council Services Coordinator Report

CSC Report read in full by Dave McGregor UPDATE: A new trench has been dug at the Landfill. UPDATE: Grader is coming out on Monday to do a fire break. Greg Sharman noted that before the previous years Tidy Town judging two days were

spent cleaning the community in preparation – This year no additional time was spent preparing for the judging.

Lisa Sharman noted that since the commencement of fences been installed community members are talking about tidying up their yards.


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Simon Murphy read letter from Adam Giles MLA to the Community congratulating them on their Tidy Town achievements.

Motion:

(a) The Local Authority accepts the Council Service Coordinators Report. MOVED: Cnr Greg Sharman SECONDED: Margaret Orr CARRIED 8.3 Complaints Received: NIL Motion:

(a) The Local Authority note and accept the Complaints Received MOVED: Dennis Douglas SECONDED: Helen Katakana CARRIED 8.4 Community Services Report

Community Services Report read in full by Greg Sharman. Greg Sharman noted that the number of children’s lunch being prepared by homecare

reflects school attendance (20 lunches made daily on average – should be closer to 30)

Motion: The Local Authority accepts the Community Services Report.

MOVED: Cnr Greg Sharman SECONDED: Cnr Richard Doolan CARRIED 9. BUDGETS 9.1 Expenditure Report as at 30 September 2014

MRC – Titjikala Expenditure by Community as at 30th September 2014 Document tabled and read in full by Simon Murphy.

Motion:

(a) That the Local Authority note and accept Expenditure Report as at 30 September 2014.

MOVED: Cnr Greg Sharman SECONDED: Douglas Wells CARRIED

6. Training 11:30AM – 12:00PM12:00PM – 12:36PM LUNCH


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10. ANNUAL REPORT MRC Annual Report Tabled Helen Smith advised that it was an audited financial report meaning that MRC had

been independently investigated and was found to have no discrepancies and above line with all finances.

MRC was found to have a surplus which has been put in the budget for this year. Motion:

(a) That the Local Authority note the MacDonnell Regional Council 2013/14 Annual Report.

MOVED: Cnr Greg Sharman SECONDED: Douglas Wells CARRIED

11. OTHER BUSINESS 11.1 Revision – number of LA Meetings per year

Members would like to continue having 6 Local Authority Meetings per year. MOVED: Cnr Greg Sharman SECONDED: Margaret Orr CARRIED

11.2 Outback Truckers

Greg Sharman noted that the cars really need to get moved. A letter was passed around regarding the TV show ‘Outback Truckers’ organising for

the trucks to be moved, the Local Authority agreed and all members present signed. 11.3 Discretionary Funds

Discussion had to use discretionary funds to purchase an air blower for the community – including 2 x inflators and straps for use at funerals.

Dave McGregor will prepare a letter, Douglas Wells recommending asking the store re: Air hose.

11.4 Horse

Dave McGregor has been advised by the VET that the wild horse has the potential to injure or kill a child and that something needs to be done. Dave advised that he had received multiple verbal complaints about the horse.

Philip Wilyuka advised that the horse is a part of the community and shouldn’t be removed – Philip suggested castrating the horse and also mentioned that the community had no issues with the horse and that complaints were coming from visitors to the community

Phillip Wilyuka said he would raise the issue at the Community meeting to be held Thurs 20TH NOV 2014 and gauge community reaction.


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11.5 Location of playground New playground will be erected behind Lot 42 and Lo 33 (Lot 33 will be expanding) The playground will include – Slides, Monkey bars, Twist Net, Rock Climbing wall, Roll

Over bar, Spider Pole, Wave Bar, Abseil and inclined Congo net. The park will need a new name. The local Authority will discuss possible names with

community members prior to the next Local Authority meeting – preferably a name that is in language.

11.6 Indigenous Advancement Strategy Comments following Indigenous Advancement Strategy presentation at Previous

meeting - Greg Sharman would like to know why the Government is focussing on jobs and school attendance as there are no job opportunities in Titjikala and it is the responsibility of individual parents to get their children to school.

11.7 Yard Maintenance Helen Katatuna advised that a child had been bitten by a snake when playing in long

grass in a backyard. Dave Macgregor advised that RJCP and Catholicare should be assisting elderly residents with yard maintenance within lots.

10: NEXT MEETING The next Titjikala Local Authority Meeting is not due until 2015. Dates to be confirmed. 11. MEETING CLOSE The meeting was closed at 1:05PM THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEEDING PAGES ARE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF THE TITJIKALA LOCAL AUTHORTY MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2014 AND UNCONFIRMED.

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Other Service Delivery Updates

HMP Fencing MRC civil team are continuing their hard work installing new fences having just

completed 4 more fences and WOW what an improvement. They really improve the look of Titjikala

Tidy Towns On Dec 15 2014 Jill Grant, who is the KAB National Tidy Towns judge, visited Titjikala

and a community BBQ was put on for her where she was presented with a memento from the Art Centre

Also on Dec 15 we had a visit from the Chief Minister, Adam Giles as well as Minister for Community Services Bess Price. The CM presented MRC with a large cheque to be used for the purchase of new compactor rubbish trucks.

At the community bbq on Dec 15, Jane Munday from Tellus Holdings presented MRC with another cheque to be put towards members of the community travelling to Tasmania on 25 Feb for the presentation of National Tidy Towns winner 2015.

Having won NT tidy Towns for a second consecutive year, Darren Wilyuka, Dougie Wells, Alex Palmer, Lisa and Greg Sharman and David McGregor headed to Sheffield in Tasmania for the announcement of Australia’s Tidiest Town. At the time this was written the winner had not been announced so we will have to wait and hear.

An NITV film crew visited Titjikala on Feb 12 interviewing residents and filming the community as the community gets ready for the announcement of the 2015 TT winner. It was screened on NITV news on Friday 13 Feb with Phillip Wilyuka being the star.

Dougie Wells presenting Chief Minister Adam Giles with a painting (R)

National Tidy Towns Judge Jill Grant receiving a gift from the artists (Top)

Tellus presenting a cheque to Titjikala to go towards the Tidy Towns trip to Tasmania (R)

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Home Care Report Reporting Period: 05/11/2014 – 26/02/2015 Staffing All positions filled

Service Disruptions All Home Care services fully delivered this reporting period

Dry goods hampers were delivered to our clients to cover public holiday centre closures

A dry goods 1 x meal hamper was delivered to each client on Wednesday 18 February as the team were unable to cook on this day due to a burst water pipe.

No of Clients An average of 15 clients per day are accessing Homecare services

Training Staff will commence a Cert II Community Services in February. This will be done through

Charles Darwin University.

Other successful partnerships and strategic matters of importance The Home Care Team in collaboration with the Children’s Services Team held a joint

Christmas lunch for both teams and client groups. Many of our clients expressed great joy at sharing the meal together.

Children are washing the babies’- personal care skill

Children playing with gloop – messy play and lots of fun


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Community Safety Report Reporting Period: 01/01/2015 – 20/02/2015

Staffing All positions are currently filled

Service Disruptions Community Night Patrol service has been disrupted due to Ceremonial Leave and

unplanned leave of Night Patrol staff.

Parts have been ordered to have repairs carried out on the Titjikala Night Patrol vehicle and it is hoped to be back in use within the next few weeks.

No of People assisted Number of children assisted in this period: 158

Incidents: A small amount of minor incidents have been recorded for this period

Training Training Cert III in Community Night Patrol will commence in March, this will mean the NP

team will be away from community for 1 week per month over a 3 month period. Dates for Titjikala Night Patrol training will be:

o From 29/03/15 – To 03/04/15 (Block 1) o From 27/04/15 – To 01/05/15 (Block 2) o From 24/05/15 – To 29/05/15 (Block 3)

Other Patrol Updates of relevant Night Patrol will continue to work in partnership with service providers and individuals in the

community Youth Services Report Reporting Period: Dec. 2014 – Feb. 2015 Staffing Vacancies:

o 1 x Youth Development Officer – Part time (19 hours per week) –male identified position

Service Disruptions Some disruptions to program due to rain in January.

Program was closed for one week when staff attended training in December.

Average No of Youth accessing programs An average of 300 youth access the program per month.

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Wages and Other Employee Costs 3,933 0 417 417 834

Other Operational 191,127 26,182 41,384 15,202 48,649

This funding reflects progress on the Local Authority priority projects - funding has been budgeted in full for the year, but most activity has not been completed - please see the Local Authority Plan for an update on projects.

Support and Administration Staff Housing 214,623 12,581 15,340 2,759 30,680 Wages and Other Employee Costs 22,901 0 0 0 0


Training & Development 180,845 0 3,435 3,435 6,870 Wages and Other Employee Costs 48,519 0 3,435 3,435 6,870

Other Operational 132,326 0 0 0 0

SUB-TOTAL:- COUNCIL SERVICES 8,055,609 241,372 340,936 99,562 647,753 NON-COUNCIL SERVICES Outstations Civil Works 447,777 92,088 94,215 2,126 188,430 Wages and Other Employee Costs 212,792 47,289 45,030 (2,259) 90,060


Outstations Housing Repairs & Maintenance 175,087 39,562 69,713 30,151 139,426 Wages and Other Employee Costs 34,768 0 1,130 1,130 2,260


Repairs and maintenance costs occur when Maintenance Requests reported are repaired; As we get nearer to the end of the financial year other upgrade works are completed

Broadcasting 1,171 0 33 33 65

Other Operational 1,171 0 33 33 65

Commercial Operations Essential Services 569,871 57,148 50,435 (6,713) 100,870 Wages and Other Employee Costs 455,722 47,617 40,385 (7,232) 80,770

Other Operational 114,149 9,531 10,050 519 20,100

Centrelink 184,130 18,262 23,890 5,628 47,780

Wages and Other Employee 184,011 18,262 23,815 5,553 47,630


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Manage Projects 599,612 40,485 0 (40,485) 0 Wages and Other Employee Costs 36,160 0 0 0 0

Other Operational 509,252 40,485 0 (40,485) 0

Budgeted for in total within Head Office, with cost against each location, will be amended in April budget review.

Capital 54,200 0 0 0 0

HMESP 1,300,238 51,398 89,775 38,377 179,550 Wages and Other Employee Costs 77,572 4,325 2,375 (1,950) 4,750

Other Operational 1,222,666 47,073 87,400 40,327 174,800

2nd year fencing materials are to be ordered and delivered

Community Services Community Safety 1,166,853 90,571 98,005 7,435 196,010 Wages and Other Employee Costs 1,011,404 85,968 84,210 (1,758) 168,420


Youth Development 1,243,274 77,320 88,400 11,080 176,800

Wages and Other Employee Costs 800,712 53,841 60,640 6,799 121,280

This variance is due to the male Youth Worker resigning in August, and the position not being refilled. I have requested that the Titjikala Youth Team to begin the recruitment process for a male Youth worker.


Aged Care Services 1,014,603 117,049 99,495 (17,555) 198,990

Wages and Other Employee Costs 621,806 87,208 62,390 (24,818) 124,780

The Coordinator has been working closely with part-time and casual employees to maintain 0.5 full time equivalent hours and will continue to do so with support from Managment.


Children's Services 1,325,184 112,724 173,810 61,086 347,620 Wages and Other Employee Costs 949,063 88,925 88,050 (875) 176,100

Other Operational 376,122 23,799 85,760 61,961 171,520 Budget currently under review, to be revised.

SNP School Nutrition Program 258,094 52,518 53,710 1,192 107,420


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Wages & Other Employee Costs 106,573 26,300 26,795 495 53,590

Other Operational 151,520 26,218 26,915 697 53,830

Self Funded Sport and Rec 5,925 95 500 405 1,000

Other Operational 5,925 95 500 405 1,000

SUB-TOTAL:- NON-COUNCIL SERVICES 8,711,140 749,220 841,981 92,760 1,683,961 TOTAL 16,766,749 990,592 1,182,917 192,322 2,331,714

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