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Balranald Shire Council Agenda – Ordinary Meeting – 29th July 2019

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This is of the Business Paper of the Ordinary Monthly Meeting of Balranald Shire Council held in the Council Chambers, Market Street Balranald on Monday 29th July 2019

AGENDA

of the

Ordinary Meeting

of Council

Held

29th July 2019


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PRAYER

ALMIGHTY AND ETERNAL GOD, GIVE US THE GRACE TO FAITHFULLY FULFIL THE DUTIES OF OUR OFFICE.

SHED THE LIGHT OF YOUR WISDOM AND COUNSEL UPON US SO THAT, STRENGTHENED BY THESE GIFTS, WE WILL, IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE COUNCIL, ALWAYS DO WHAT IS RIGHT AND

JUST.

WE ASK THAT OUR DELIBERATIONS WILL BE BOTH FRUITFUL AND WISE.

AMEN

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THE COUNCIL’S CHARTER

(Chapter 3. Section 8 (1) Local Government Act 1993) (1) A Council has the following charter: To provide directly or on behalf of other levels of government, after

due consultation, adequate and appropriate services and facilities for the community and to ensure that those services and facilities are managed efficiently and effectively;

To exercise community leadership; To exercise its functions in a manner that is consistent with and

actively promotes the principles of multiculturalism;

To promote and to provide and plan for the needs of children; To properly manage, develop, protect, restore, enhance and conserve

the environment of the area for which it is responsible, in a manner that is consistent with and promotes the principles of ecologically sustainable development;

To have regard to the long term and cumulative effects of its decisions;

To bear in mind that it is the custodian and trustee of public assets and to effectively account for and manage the assets for which it is responsible;

To facilitate the involvement of councillors, members of the public, users of facilities and services and council staff in the development, improvement and co-ordination of local government;

To raise funds for local purposes by the fair imposition of rates, charges and fees, by income earned from investments and , when appropriate, by borrowings and grants;

To keep the local community and the State government (and through it, the wider community) informed about its activities;

To ensure that, in the exercise of its regulatory functions, it acts consistently and without bias, particularly where an activity of the council is affected;

To be a responsible employer. (2) A council, in the exercise of its functions, must pursue its charter but

nothing in the charter or this section gives rise to, or can be taken into account in, any civil cause of action.


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BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL

AGENDA

In Case of an emergency, for example a fire, please evacuate the building following the direction of the Mayor. The order to evacuate may be signified by a council officer of myself. Please proceed to

the assembly area (in front of police station) or in the car park across the road.An instruction to evacuate to an area should be

followed without delay to assist Council in ensuring the Health and Safety of all staff and visitors.

All electronic equipment including mobile telephones of Councillors, Council Officers and visitors shall be switched off during the

meeting. Recording of the proceedings is not to be carried out without the prior authority of Council.

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Manager have the authority to pause or terminate the stream if comments or debate are considered defamatory or otherwise inappropriate for publishing. Attendees are advised

that they may be subject to legal action if they engage in unlawful behaviour or commentary

AGENDA

Opening of Meeting and Prayer 2

Councils Charter 3

Index 4

. Present 6

. Apologies 6

. Disclosure of Interests 6

. Calendar of Events 6

. Confirmation of Minutes 7

. Presentation/Delegations 7

. Mayoral Minute/Report 7

. Code of Conduct disciplinary action – Cr O’Halloran 7

. Committee Reports for Adoption 7

. Delegates Reports 37


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. Notices of Motion 37

General Managers Reports - incorporating all staff reports 37

Part A - Items requiring Decision 37

General Managers Reports 38

G1 Nomination for Strategic Advisory Committee – South West Arts 38

G2 Upcoming Conferences 39

Corporate & Community Services Reports 40

C1 Adoption Of The Balranald Shire Draft Operational Plan 2018-19 40

Infrastructure & Development Reports 43

I1 DA 42/20109 – Installation of a Transportable Secondary Dwelling 43

I2 DA M47/2018 – Proposed Small Scale Farm 52

I3 LEMC Membership 66

Part B - Items for Information 68

General Managers Reports 68

G3 Correspondence 68

G4 Action Sheet 80

Corporate & Community Development Division

C2 Statement Of Funds: 30 June 81

C3 Bidgee Haven Hostel – June 2019 87

C4 Tourism Report – July 2019 90

Infrastructure & Development Reports

94

I4 Maintenance and Construction Program 94

I5 Planning Administration 103

Questions on Notice

105

Confidential Matters 105

CC1 Purchase of Balranald Golf Club - Crown Lands Reserve 105

CI2 Market Street Tenders 105


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PRESENT: APOLOGIES: DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Calendar of Events July – August 2019

JULY

22 Public Hearing commences in Sydney

23 Hatfield Happenings

24 Infrastructure Committee Meeting @ 4pm

29 Council Meeting @ 5pm

30 MDA - Connecting Catchments and Communities at Euston Club from 930am – 4.30pm

31 Public Hearing Commences in Balranald @ 10am

AUGUST

9 Public inquiry Hearing – Final Day

12 Hostel Committee Meeting @ 5pm

13 Euston Beautification Committee Meeting @ 9am

13 Traffic Committee Meeting @ 4pm

13 Tourism Committee Meeting @ 5pm

14 Balranald Beautification Committee Meeting @ 5pm

20 Council Meeting @ 5pm


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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Recommendation: That: “The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 11th June 2019 copies having previously been circulated to each Councillor be taken as read and confirmed.” “The Confidential minutes of the Closed Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 11th June 2019 copies having previously been circulated to each Councillor be taken as read and confirmed.” “The minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of Council held on Thursday 29th June 2019 copies having previously been circulated to each Councillor be taken as read and confirmed.”

PRESENTATION/DELEGATIONS Michael Todd and Karin Sluiter – Regent Parrot

MAYORAL MINUTE/REPORT CODE OF CONDUCT DISCIPLINARY ACTION

– CR O’HALLORAN

COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR ADOPTION


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Reports

of the

Committee Meetings

Submitted to Council Ordinary Meeting

29th July 2019


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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BALRANALD TRAFFIC COMMITTEE HELD AT THE BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL, ON 19th JUNE 2019 COMMENCING AT 3PM.

1. PRESENT:, Sgt Narelle Tucker (NSW Police), Sgt Andrew Mensforth (NSW Police)

Greg Minehan (RMS) Ray Davy (Director Infrastructure & Development Balranald Shire Council - BSC) and Carol Holmes (BSC - minutes)

2. APOLOGIES: Mayor Alan Purtill, Cr Trevor Jolliffe, Cr Steve O’Halloran and Michael

Kitzelmann (General Manager) - BSC.

3. Acceptance of Minutes from Previous Meeting

There were no Minutes of February Meeting. 4. BUSINESS ARISING Market Street/McCabe Street, Balranald follow up to site inspection by BSC/RMS and discussion about potential signage solutions. Ray distributed plans of the Market Street/McCabe Street corner, discussions were held regarding the concerns over safety of heavy vehicles turning right heading east. The police advised they had no issues currently with that intersection. RMS suggested the trial usage of cameras on the intersection to observe truck behaviour – Greg to follow up possibility of relocating cameras in use at Hay. Line marking Morris Road/Sturt Hwy Euston Plans of Morris /Sturt Hwy Euston were distributed to members. BSC has sent this to RMS for comment/approval. RMS advised that there are plans to realign this intersection and suggested that there be no immediate action re line marking. Line marking Sturt Hwy/side street intersections in Euston Township Ray advised that this had been partially done and needs to be completed when the contractors are available. Closure/traffic management options for Bertram and Taylor Roads, Euston RMS advised that options for reduction of speed limit to 60kmh had been investigated, and that Bertram Road is marginally eligible for reduction but Taylor Road is not. RMS further advised that they would not support physical traffic constraints on Betram Road as this is the bypass route for SH14 in the event of a road closure event. One proposal/suggestion was to insert NO Left Turn at Taylor Road/Sturt Highway but it was agreed that this would be difficult to enforce. Ray suggested that a STOP sign at Taylor Road/Leslie Drive would have some impact on eastbound traffic.


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RMS and BSC to continue discussion as to potential solutions. Ongoing police presence from time to time will assist in enforcin existing speed limits. Illegal access to Murray Valley Highway, Euston – potential road furniture response Ray suggested closely spaced guideposts with a deep table drain be put in place adjacent to Murray Valley Highway to stop illegal vehicle access across the embankment batter. Greg suggested that BSC write to Karel Bijker re installation of a wire rope barrier. Greg will speak further with RMS and report back to Ray. Redevelopment of BP site – Council concerns re Duryea Street/Windomal Road intersection Council were concerned with the Development Application design of Duryea/Sturt Hwy intersection due to potential heavy vehicles conflicts involving trucks turning between Sturt Hwy and Windomal Road. Greg will inspect the Development Application and Council’s resolution, and report back to Ray. Cristal Mine (now Tronox) development – update on status and traffic implications Current Development Approval requires all mine related traffic to use the haul route. This is considered unrealistic and unenforceable in relation to light commercial and commuter traffic from Mildura and Balranald. Tronox is seeking an increase in approved production levels and is negotiating variations to existing approval conditions. Tronox has commissioned a traffic impact study, showing an increase of traffic movements from Mildura with a slight increase from Balranald. Ray will send RMS a copy of the traffic assessment report and report on further discussions with Tronox. Rural Road closures – development of new SOP Ray reported that BSC is seeking to enable more efficient wet weather road closure process for unsealed rural roads and preparing a new SOP, but queried what accreditation and authorisation was required for this to be selectively delegated to local farmers. Greg advised that Council has the authority to close roads for wet weather and should be able to delegate rural property owners to put signs up under Council’s delegation. Greg will check if this is correct. Yanga Way/Weimby-Kyalite Road BSC has written to RMS expressing concerns about implications of increased turning heavy traffic arising from intensive almond farm development. Greg noted that Weimby-Kyalite Road is not a B-Double rated road and will most likely not get rated because of the site issues at the intersection with Yanga Way. Ray advised that BSC intends to meet with the Almond Farms to discuss possible assistance with funding to upgrade the road and the intersection to enable it to become a B-Double Rated route.


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Access in and out of Euston Land fill Ray raised BSC concerns about safety of traffic Davy to write to RMS requesting the possibility of road widening at the access point of Euston Landfill. Truck Parking Bays along MR 67 (Ivanhoe Road) Ray advised that Council has been approached by transport operators to have one or more rest stops constructed between Balranald and Ivanhoe. Greg advised that RMS policy requires minimum 100km between truck stop. Ray noted that distance is more than 200 km between Balranald and Ivanhoe and will write to RMS requesting one truck parking bay be constructed at a suitable location on MR 67. Establishment of Permanent Police Traffic Patrol presence in Balranald – Status The PCA readings in town are high. Visiting police officers will be staying in town for support of local police from time to time. The discussion of trucks avoiding the cameras on Sturt Highway and using Oxley Road took place. Police noted this and will patrol that area randomly. 5. NEW BUSINESS Discussion – Greg Minehan RMS re new Black Spot funding. $600M for saving Country lives funding has been allocated with more flexibility around the eligibility criteria. However, Balranald does not have a case for funding because of insufficient injuries and/or deaths within this area. No further general business. Next Meeting – 13th August 2019. CLOSED – The meeting closed at 4pm. Recommendation that the Minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting be accepted and noted.


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MINUTES OF THE BALRANALD SHIRE LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE HELD AT THE BALRANALD SHIRE DEPOT ON THURSDAY 13th June 2019, commencing at 11am. PRESENT: Cr Leigh Byron (Balranald Shire), Paul Murphy (SES) Paul Hadlow (Balranald VRA), Peter Bath (Fire NSW), Justin Ryan (Rural Fire Service), Rex Scott (Rural Fire Service), Michael Kitzelmann (Balranald Shire Council), Lee Mannix (Local Land Service), Cr Trevor Jolliffe (Balranald Shire Council), Sgt Narelle Tucker (NSW Police)< Constable Kaan Sengoz (NSW Police), Sgt Andrew Mensforth (NSW Police), Doug Allen (NSW Ambulance), Ray Davy (Balranald Shire Council) Thomas Cashion (NSW Health) and Carol Holmes (Balranald Shire Council) APOLOGIES: Cr Steve O’Halloran (Balranald Shire Council) and Graeme Manning (VRA), Julia McClure (NSW Health), Brendan Hedger (NSW Health), and Craig McIntyre (NSW SES) Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting The Minutes of the previous Meeting were moved by Ray Davy and Seconded by Rex Scott. Business Arising With regards to the level of Emergency Operation Centre and membership of the LEMC Committee; the committee were advised that the LEMC agencies do not have the power to direct other agencies they are formed as a LEMC for coordination of activities. Each organisation directs their own members at different emergencies. At the previous meeting Ray Davy was asked to investigate and report back to the Committee, Attachment 1 is the report from Ray. Membership Once the Minister’s approval has been given, the new committee exists even if it has not yet formally met. The State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 1989 (SERM) act states the LEMC is to consist of: The General Manager of the nominated principal council, appointed as the LEMC Chairperson;

A senior representative of each emergency service organisation operating in the area. This means one

representative nominated by that organisation. Therefore, where organisations have a boundary or more

than one office in the LGA then it is up to the organisation to appoint one senior representative to be the

member of that committee;

Other organisations that provide services in a functional area within the LGA may appoint a (one)

representative to the LEMC, f4rom time to time; and

Local Emergency Operations Controller.

Role of Local Emergency Management Committee Members LEMC only have the powers for the coordination and preparedness at local levels for any emergency situation.


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Members with voting rights should include delegates from the following departments; SES VRA Fire NSW Rural Fire Police Ambulance Council Local Land Services; and NSW Health All other members be observers without the voting rights. Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Ray advised the committee there is no specifications set for a functional EOC. We, as a committee need to determine the functions of the EOC. There is no statutory compliance for EOC’s General Manager advised he is not happy with Depot being used as EOC, as there is numerous unauthorised people with depot keys. The proposal was put to the committee to relocate the EOC from the Shire Depot to Council Chambers. Risk Management General Manager advised the committee that all Council operations in the office will cease if a significant emergency arises and the need for Council Chambers to be used. An alternate EOC would be the Council Depot. Lee Mannix enquired about the line-marking for LLS driveway to cease the vehicles parking across the driveway. She was advised that Council staff have line marking on the works program. Fire NSW also enquired about the Fire hydrant in front of Shamrock, could it be painted yellow and not the red that is current. It was also advised that Council are continuing to check fire hydrants within Balranald and Euston and placing cat’s eyes with Balranald township completed whilst Euston fire hydrants still need to be done. ACTION Ray Davy to forward a map of fire hydrants within the Shire to Fire NSW.


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New Business: LLS: Change of Government areas. Implementation of S.W.A.G.S Currently reviewing policies and procedures (including Truck rollovers) Police: Inspector commences work on 15th July 2019 Had one fatality between Balranald and Euston Police borders have changed now include Tooleybuc in our area. Ambulance: Currently with 5 members of staff 1 was training is now qualified. Health: Julia and Brendan both apologies from meeting Recruiting some Registered Nurses has commenced. VRA: Nothing to report. Fire NSW: 10 callouts, 3 of which were to assist Ambulance NSW. Currently with 9 members NSW Rural Fire: Rex Scott advised the committee it had recently been quiet. Attachment 2 – report from Justin Ryan

Council: Council currently liaising with RMS as some safety issues within out network. No specific emergencies to report Noticeably more stock on the roadways.

Funding has enabled us to do more roadworks on rural roads .

Cr Jolliffe advised the committee, we could be receiving more enquires from landowners requesting some assistance for fencing along the highway.

More traffic, including heavy vehicles is currently using our roadways with all the new developments occurring. In particular to the B-Doubles turning right towards out of Weimby Road. Michael also advised that a significant increase of heavy vehicle movements in the coming years will commence. Risk Assessment – Council has adopted a Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Decommissioning of a filtered water reservoir for Balranald is on the works program for this coming year, whilst Euston Raw Water will be on the works program for the next financial year. Council has now employed a Bio-Security Officer fulltime. Upgrading of the Truck wash bay with an inspection bay for biosecurity.


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Mobile Blackspot, successful with the partnership of lobbying, with 3 towers being placed within our Shire. Cristal Mining agreed to put in full mobile phone tower, this will give our Shire 75% mobile Service coverage. Water tanks are at various places around our Shire enabling travellers to access water if needed. General Business: Multi agency exercises are on the schedule for committee members; dates to be confirmed - Online Training

- Face to Face; and

- Exercise

Next Meeting - The next meeting will be held on 12th September 2019 in Council Chambers

There being no further business the meeting closed at 12.06pm.

Recommendation that the Minutes of the LEMC Meeting be accepted and noted.


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Attachment 1


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Attachment 2


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MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY PRECINCT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MARKET STREET, BALRANALD ON FRIDAY 21st June 2019, commencing at 10.10am. PRESENT: Scott Smith (Tooleybuc Hotel), Snr Constable Morgan Hadjialexiou (NSW Police), Superintendent Paul Smith (NSW Police), Ray Davy (Balranald Shire Council), Michael Kitzelmann (Balranald Shire Council) and Carol Holmes (Balranald Shire Council) APOLOGIES: Sgt Narelle Tucker (NSW Police), Vicki Barnes (Kyalite Hotel), Cr Leigh Byron (Balranald Shire Council), Paul Hadlow VRA) and Acting Inspector Mensforth. Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting The Minutes of the previous Meeting was moved by Michael Kitzelmann and Seconded by Ray Davy. Business Arising Traffic issues from previous meeting have been sent to Traffic Committee Meeting for discussion and actions. Balranald Shire Council to provide the police with a current mapping of the Fire Hydrants. Action: that Morgan speak with Sgt Bond regarding an advert advising community members of car parking at fire hydrant points. Police Statistics: Superintendent Paul Smith provided an update on the police statistics, which is attached. Break & Enter Thursday 20th June, a Break and Enter at Balranald Sport Shop with approximately $1500 of goods stolen. The door had been forced open, at this stage there is no suspects. Target action group from Dareton responded and will check the CCTV footage. Malicious Damage has slightly risen since the rising population within Balranald. Campers at Euston along the river side, police have had no problems just leaving campsite untidy. Action: Council to investigate with the RV camping at Euston and maybe put up signs stating No Camping. Police Boundary Tooleybuc has now been included in the Barrier District, previously since the 2018 change of district boundaries, Tooleybuc was not in our district.


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Balranald Police COMPASS figures (as are broken down for requested categories). COPS figures for stealing (as combined across each category - steal from etc)

Combined - March / April / May 2019

Assault DV - Barrier PD (91) - Balranald PS (4) / Euston PS (0)

Assault non DV - Barrier PD (66) - Balranald PS (3) / Euston PS (0)

BE&S (dwelling) - Barrier PD (87) - Balranald PS (3) / Euston PS (2)

BE&S (non dwelling) - Barrier PD (31) - Balranald PS (1) / Euston PS (0)

Malicious Damage - Barrier PD (123) - Balranald PS (1) / Euston PS (0)

Stealing (COPS) - Barrier PD (161) - Balranald PS (8) / Euston PS (0)

Currently Balranald Police Station is down 1 constable. New Business: CCTV footage for Balranald and a possibility for Euston. This would be advantageous for police also. Police are seeking support from Balranald Shire Council with the installation of CCTV’s with the upgrade of Main Street project. Wentworth have installed CCTV Cameras using a crime preventions grant. Scott Smith requested assistance to install larger cameras on his business as they assist police on Tooleybuc bridge. Michael asked Superintendent Smith if there were any standard specifications that police had to abide by with the installation and size of camera used. Superintendent Paul Smith advised Michael he will seek Broken Hills specifications and SOPPS regarding the installation and using CCTV Cameras to Council. Superintendent Paul Smith advised Scott Smith he will investigate the CCTV Cameras for Tooleybuc Bridge. Council – Michael Kitzelmann Michael Kitzelmann passed around a model on the major developments that is currently progressing within our Shire. Intereach are looking at the logistics of commencing a Community Hub with the township of Balranald. Tooleybuc – Scott Smith With the expanding Pistachio Nuts, Tooleybuc will be growing significantly. Infrastructure won’t be capable with such an influx of population. Upgrades on the infrastructure will need to be put in place.


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LEMC Emergency Exercise The Committee were advised that at a recent LEMC Meeting the possibility of conducting a Local Emergency exercise. The LEOCON for LEMC will be for both Balranald and Wentworth. Emergency Accommodation Michael advised the committee that the emergency accommodation was costing council (ratepayers) each year for the upkeep of this building. He advised that it was used for the people involved in traffic accidents and domestic violence victims. He advised that Council is considering alternative arrangements. The police were asked to provide information the needs of emergency accommodation in Balranald. Ray advised the committee that Tronox Mine had applied for a Development Application Conditions alteration to allow light vehicle traffic to use Arumpo Road. Currently all mining vehicles are not to use that road which caused an additional 90km to their trip for light vehicles. If this condition alteration goes through will cause more traffic using the Arumpo Road. Next Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for September 2019 with a time to be advised. Closure: There being no further business the meeting closed at 11.40am Recommendation that the Minutes of the Community Safety Precinct Meeting be accepted and noted.


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BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL EUSTON BEAUTIFICATION & TOURISM COMMITTEE MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD AT LAKE BENANEE ON TUESDAY, 2ND JULY, 2019, AT 9.00 A.M. Present: Ken Barnes (Chair), Geoffrey Windmill, Ian Bolt, Edna Price, Barry Watts, Vivienne McEvoy, Phillip Ruddick, Bev Harbinson. Apologies: Vicki Barnes, Peter Smith, Ben Pupillo, Ray Davy. Minutes: Chairman Ken explained that he would not ask for the Minutes from the previous Meeting to be accepted as there were minor discrepancies from the original Minutes and the Agenda for Tuesday’s Meeting. Balranald Shire Council has previously agreed for the Minutes to be confirmed by Members and sent to Council as soon as possible following each Committee Meeting so they can be tabled at the next Council Meeting, instead of waiting for another month before any actions are dealt with. Consequently, the Minutes have already been ratified. Correspondence: In: Ray Jones, Euston Club - Wave Seat from Club Grant money of 2018/19. BUSINESS: Wave Seat: Ian Bolt: advised that the original Grant Application asked for three seats for Medley Park. This was changed to – two seats for Medley Park (installed) and one for the Riverfront (not Memorial Park). Lake Matters: Korakee / Benanee Storyboard: Size of the Board – 2m. x 800mm., and it has arrived together with a slanted stand, the same as the one in Medley Park. Discussion on where it should be sited. Suggested adjacent to the existing shelter, with notice boards; extend the roof. The concrete pad will need to be extended. All will need to be costed. Or, perhaps along the fence-line? How much is in the ‘Honesty Box’? As at the April meeting there was $2,526. Vivienne: advised that the current boards are cleaned and updated each month; signs are changed/ removed, except the permanent ones. There are both “information” and “notice” boards. There should be an area map, like the one at the Euston Club; have one section only for “notices”. The map could be on one side and the information that’s there now on the other side.


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This would require preparation of a design as well as costing. Do we put the storyboard up now (temporarily), so it can be seen, or wait until it can be done properly? Ian: Could the existing boards be moved into a “Y” shape and pushed back slightly and have the new one in front? Ken: Let’s get costing done now and do it properly the first time. Vivienne: Get quotes for a Map, move the existing boards and put them around the outside, with the new board in the middle. After further discussion it was agreed that the existing shelter layout could be re-designed; have three sloping stands (as in Medley Park) so you can walk in from any angle. Two for existing information and the third for the Korakee/Benanee storyboard. This will remove the necessity of extending the concrete slab and the roof, thereby cutting costs. Perhaps an area map could be incorporated around the centre column. All agreed that the rubbish bins should be moved away from the information shelter, to a more appropriate place. Fire Pit: After discussion, it was agreed that the Fire Pit be located approximately mid-way between the two picnic table shelters. It will have a cement base and be attached, so it cannot be removed. Phillip: pointed out that there are no signs to warn people of the danger from the drop of the cement shelter base to dirt and also about the slope from the ‘top’ area to the sand toward the Lake. If someone falls and hurts themselves, Council (and the Committee?) will be liable. There should be signs warning of possible danger for falls and the fire pit to alleviate that problem It was recommended that some soil fill be put in to bring the area up to the level of both shelter floors. Poplars: These need to be removed. Several years ago, Barry obtained quotes from Grey Woodhead and Jessie Parker to clear the area of these trees. General thought is that there was some sort of problem with bringing heavy machinery on to the Lake foreshore.


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Fenced area at the Lake: Is this a “Sacred” area? If it is, we need to get a story which could also be featured here at the Lake. Ken: some time ago sent through a copy of a sketch of Major Mitchell and “Piper” at the Lake. (To look this out.) Soil Erosion: There needs to be some “energy absorbers” to try and halt the erosion process when it rains. Trees: If the Poplars are removed, will there have to be more trees planted? No, they are not natives but we could have more trees, with colour, to fill the gaps and also around the Toilet. Other Business: Financial Statement: Ian: Request Council to provide this Committee with regular financial Statements throughout the year. Photo of Sister: Edna is still to see if she has a photo of Sister. Bev to ask Donna Nolan; her Mother may have had a photo of Sister Goldsbro. Lines on Road: Lines are still to be painted on the road at the corner of Murray Terrace and Nixon Street. Meeting at Lake Benanee closed at 9.50 a.m. and Members proceeded to Medley Park. Cobb & Co Cut-out: After discussion, the position for the cut-out on the fence at Medley Park was decided. Vivienne is to arrange for the boys to install it. Barry is to provide information to Vivienne to be placed on a board. NEXT MEETING: of the Euston Beautification & Tourism Committee will be held at The Euston Courthouse on Tuesday, 6th August, 2019, commencing at 9.00 a.m.


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CLOSE: There was no further business and the Meeting was closed.

Recomemndation that the Minutes of the Euston Beautification & Tourism Committee be received and noted.


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BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL BALRANALD BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES OF A MEETING HELD AT THE Balranald Shire Council Chambers on Wednesday 3rd July, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. 1. Present: Jill Bath, Mary Grisdale, Clint Jolliffe, Cllr. Steve O’Halloran, Ray

Davy, Jenny Bax Alvarado 2. Apologies: Michael Kitzelmann, Margie Van Zanten, Karen Norfolk.

3. Acceptance of Minutes from Previous Meeting: Moved: Mary Grisdale Seconded: Jill Bath 4. Correspondence:

In: Acknowledgment of Receipt of Budget Submission letter re Balranald

Cemetery Toilet Request. Out: Letter to Balranald Shire Council re Balranald Cemetery Toilet Request 5. Business Arising from Previous Minutes

Cemetery

There are three trees that are encroaching on gravesites that will need to be removed soon. Works manager inspected and advised the tree roots are not impacting on gravesites. Clint disagreed with this opinion. ACTION: DID will inspect personally.

Request for a toilet to be located at the lawn cemetery. Committee unhappy with councils lack of decision re installation of a toilet at the cemetery in a central location, preferably near the lawn cemetery. ACTION: It was resolved that the committee express their disappointment that the request was not acted upon and that they would deliver a DEPUTATION to Council at the next Council meeting. ACTION: It was RESOLVED to apply for funding under the SCCF Round 3 Funding for r the installation of a toilet at the cemetery in a central location, preferably near the lawn cemetery. Clint advised that the gate on the new fencing has a dent which could cut someone. Jenny advised that the contractor has reordered a new gate and is awaiting arrival to install.


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Cllr. O’Halloran advised that he had received many compliments on the new fence. Cllr. O’Halloran requested that mobile toilets are installed when funerals are taking place. This could be an interim solution but due to their height off the ground they are not appropriate for people with physical limits and were not to replace the need for a permanent toilet. ACTION: Request sent to Council to install mobile toilets when

funerals are taking place.

Main Street Beautification

DID provided an update advising the Tender had been released with a closing date of July 24th, 2019 and a presentation to council on 29th July, 2019 with it being awarded/or not, thereafter. He also advised that there was no scope for the mural on the Theatre Royal but due to some changes, including resolution of the water run-off, this may be a possible inclusion.

DID also advised that this could be a project that may be funded under the SCCF Round 3 Funding, although at this point funding guidelines have not been released.

Memorial Walk Jill has advised the kerb access for people with walking frames, prams and wheelchairs etc., to access memorial walk along Court St is listed as a consideration under the Our Rivers Our Regions Program. To be considered under Our Rivers Our Region Proposal, and implemented if approved by the community

Town Approaches

Request to have town approaches improved visually, either screens / banners / trees / clean up to beautify both approaches to town.

ACTION: A plan is required and should address an arrival gateway and branding for Balranald, encapsulating a visual definition of who Balranald is. The Main Street consultants could provide a draft design for the committee to build on. At this point there is no provision in the budget for this but it was agreed to keep it on the list for future action. DID advised that this could be a project that could be funded under the SCCF Round 3 Funding, although at this point funding guidelines have not been released.


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6. New Business

Jill asked if there was any truth in the rumour she had heard was that this committee would be dissolved. DID advised that all committees are being reviewed to establish purpose, members, roles etc., and a decision is expected in September. Clint asked if the location is known of eight (8) marble fireplaces that were donated by Beth Harrison and the Balranald Hospital. These were donated to be placed in the Theatre Royal, approximately 15 years ago. ACTION: Committee to find some documentation of the donation.

7. Outstanding/WIP Items Lions Park

Lions Park to be considered under a scope of works from the Liquor & Gaming Grant under strategic development grants opportunities. ACTION: WIP - Gavin will work a concept plan for inclusion in project scope and investigate current funding options, this is ongoing.

Kelly family are donating a bench for the cemetery (moveable). They have been advised that the Main Street benches will be relocated to the Cemetery and will wait until that is in process.

Main Street Beautification

Committee endorses the idea raised by Gavin Helgeland to commission a mural on the Eastern wall of the Theatre Royal building. Gavin Helgeland to engage with Balranald Gallery to get feedback on a theme for the mural. Initial thoughts are an historic river scape scene depicting a parked wool bale laden bullock dray and driver against the Murrumbidgee River awaiting transfer of the load to a nearby barge. This is intended to speak to the Wooltrack heritage. Funding for this project will need to be sought once the scope and estimate has been established. Gavin is pursuing both scope and funding. This is a WIP.

Greenham Park

GM asked committee to consider location/scope for old council T/C signs to be fashioned into a montage/sculpted into public art. It was agreed that this would be erected on the Brian Smith Stand at Greenham Park.


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ACTION: Works Manager to do stocktake on available signs, WIP.

8. Meeting Closed at 6:12pm

9. Next Meeting Tba – due to the public enquiry the meeting scheduled for Wednesday 7th August will be rescheduled at a later date.

Recomemndation that the Minutes of the Balranald Beautification be received and noted.

Tourism Committee – there are no Balranald Tourism Minutes as they didn’t have a quorum.


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DISCUSSION NOTES OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HELD ON TUESDAY 11th June 2019, COMMENCING AT 12:05PM

PRESENT: Cr German Ugarte, Cr Trevor Jolliffe, Cr Steve O’Halloran, Cr Leigh Byron, Cr Jeff Mannix, Cr Alan Purtill, General Manager Michael Kitzelmann (GM), Director Infrastructure & Development Ray Davy (DID), , Terri Bilske Director of Corporate & Communications, Shahab Katebi Project & Design Engineer(PDE), Kris Kershaw Finance Manager, Secretariat Jennifer Bax Alvarado. APOLOGIES: Cr Jo Roberts, Cr Doug Allen Item 1: Welcome and Apologies

Cr Steve O’Halloran opened the meeting by welcoming everyone. Apologies were accepted and moved by Cr Mannix and seconded by Cr Purtill

Item 2: Acceptance of Previous Minutes Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as a discussion only due to a lack of quorum. Moved Cr Jolliffe seconded Cr Ugarte.

Item 3: Matters Arising from Previous Minutes DID discussed Road Closures and the intention to implement an MOU with Station Owners to deal with road closures as required. He advised the committee that formal accreditation is required to put out road closure signs due to wet weather and/or road conditions. The GM advised that consideration is also required regarding Council’s insurance liability for both staff and trained volunteers. DID discussed his review of signs, both signs in use and signs not being used when they should be. Action: The Director of Infrastructure & Development (DID) to identify;

who the key station owners are

the training required

station owners willingness to participate and to establish a draft SOP to include a communication strategy and to tie in with Wentworth, Central Darling and Hay shires, to be delivered by September, 2019. Mayor proposed the use of JO funding. GM indicated a Council Policy would be required. Cr Jolliffe had previously raised the issue of gazetted road names in the Shire. Cr Jolliffe advised that he has spoken to some of the farmers up north. DID advised that the signs need more detail. GM advised the Local Lands Services are still undergoing a review of gazetted roads. Once that report is complete we can then update our signage based on their recommendations. GM discussed councils right to put up recommended speed signs vs “slow down sharp bend” type signs and the liability of the different types of signs.


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Action: Follow up to confirm Local Lands Services report due date DID advised we have 1200 km of roads. A project incorporating a works program / data management program, state of the roads & culverts, mapping and maintenance data is required for signage assessment. He advised that a SOP once developed, would also require a hazard assessment. This was supported and confirmed by the GM.

Item 4: Engineering and Projects

MR67 Wool Track Road

DID provided an update on the progress of the MR67 Wool Track Road construction project and advised that the project is on target despite the rain. PDE discussed the stabilisation component of the project advising progress was at about 800 metres per day with a completion date of 24/6/19 if no additional rain falls. Bitumen sealing is due to commence on 24/6/19 with a completion date of 30/6/19. Discussion was held around the benefits of stabilisation versus asphalt. Cr Jolliffe asked if it made sense to do a section of asphalt. DID advised that the cost of asphalt would be significant and that traffic volumes were too low to justify this.

MR514 Oxley Road

DID provided an overview of progress, advising that current funding covers 1.7km being re-sheeted and bituminised, with 1.2km scheduled for next year, however this is dependent on receipt of funding. His objective is to have an all-weather surface to Oxley as quickly as possible, but not necessarily bitumen. His target is to achieve this in 5 years whereas based on current funding this will be a 13 year project.

The proposed strategy is to push out a stabilised pavement, which should provide 5 years of service before bitumen is needed. The only constraint currently is the availability of gravel. The success of this strategy will be reviewed in February 2020 ahead of any decision on how best to spend next year’s funding allocation for this road. Another issue raised by DID related to road design. Previous outsourced road design was expensive and often overdesigned, limiting our ability to develop flexible responses to suit the changing terrain and soil conditions. We now have the capacity to do this work in-house which will be cheaper and provide the ability to develop more cost-effective design solutions.


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Road Maintenance

DID advised that the proposed budget funding for road maintenance in 2019-20 should allow Council to grade all roads this year and provide the basis for establishing service levels which will enable us to set up an annual maintenance grading program that will maximise value for money. DID also reported on the implication of Tronox (formerly Cristal Mines) providing maintenance funding to refurbish roads affected by their operations, which will supplement existing RMS funding. DID advised that Tronox is currently only permitted to use the haul route for all mine-related traffic but he is in discussion with Tronox regarding the use of alternative routes for light vehicle traffic, and their contribution to the maintenance of these roads. Cr O’Halloran asked about the state of the Clare Corner/Rosa Park area where the road is below ground water level and can be an issue when it rains. DID advised that they are RMS roads and we would be dependent on a block grant for any maintenance and repair components. DID advised that he would be asking the Almond Farms to contribute to bitumen sealing the remaining 11kms of the Weimby-Kyalite Rd. It was also hoped that RMS will fund improvements to the intersection with Yanga Way.

Capital Works – General

DID advised that there is provision for $1.33M in water and sewer works for 2019-20

$475K will be used to refurbish the filtered water reservoir and to replace switches and program controls.

$450K will be used to do sewer relining in Balranald

A policy decision is required to determine the steps undertaken for the filtered water reservoir upgrade. $80K is in budget for preventative maintenance.

Cr O’Halloran requested we keep a log of available bores in the district. DID agreed and advised that it was hoped to sink a number of new bores around the Shire to support maintenance needs.

Item 5: General Business

Landfill

DID reported that Tronox will be sending all waste to the Balranald Landfill. Our fees and charges need some adjustments to reflect the levels of commercial waste that we will be taking.


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Infrastructure needs

A brief discussion was held about the need to address infrastructure priorities. Topics discussed included: o Quality of water – how to manage the river o O’Connor street playground, safety compliance o Theatre Royal – lack of heating o Theatre Royal - requires significant building investment o Toilets at the Cemetery o Euston Court House o Aerodrome etc.,

Budget planning should reflect the priorities that the community wants. Effectively all Infrastructure needs to be looked at.

Next Meeting: tbd CLOSURE: There being no further general business the meeting closed at 3pm.

Recomemndation that the Discussion Notes from the Infrastructure & Development Committee be received and noted.


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DELEGATES REPORTS NOTICES OF MOTION/RESCISSION

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORTS (Incorporating all Staff Reports) PART A - ITEMS REQUIRING DECISION


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GENERAL MANAGERS REPORTS

Item G – 1 NOMINATION FOR STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE – SOUTH WEST ARTS

File number: D19.19215 Reporting Officer: Michael Kitzelmann, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Six: Our Leadership – a community that values and fosters leadership, lifelong learning, innovation and good governance Officer Recommendation: That Council nominate councillors for membership of the South West Arts Strategic Advisory Committee.

Purpose of Report To advise Council of an opportunity to become members of the South West Arts Strategic Advisory Committee Report As discussed during the South West Arts presentation in March Ordinary Meeting, South West Arts are now seeking Councils nominations for the Strategic Advisory Committee and any feedback we may have on the Draft Terms of Reference.

The primary role of the committee is to;

Provide advice, partnerships and collaboration on the implementation of the Arts and Culture Regional Strategic Plan 2018-2021.

Provide strategic advocacy and leadership in the development and implementation of Arts and Cultural infrastructure projects and strategies.

Consider the barriers and enablers to regional arts and culture development, and assist in developing initiatives to address these

Provide leadership and a voice for regional arts and culture development needs and opportunities

Provide leadership, advocacy and a voice to State and National Governments for arts and culture development needs and opportunities within the region

South West Arts are looking forward to working closely with Council to address the important issues concerning infrastructure funding and State Government support for our region.

Financial Implication Nil

Legislative Implication Nil

Policy Implication Nil

Attachments Nil


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Item G - 2 UPCOMING CONFERENCES File Number: D19.19101 Reporting Officer: Michael Kitzelmann, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Six: Our Leadership – A community that values and fosters leadership, lifelong learning, innovation and good governance. Officer Recommendation: That Council attend the LGNSW Water Management Conference, LGNSW Annual Conference, MDA National Conference and National Local Roads & Transport Congress and nominate the delegates to attend.

Purpose of report To advise Council of forthcoming Conferences which Council is usually represented at. Report The LGNSW Water Management Conference is scheduled for 2 – 4 September 2019 at Albury. The conference registration fee is $650 per person. The conference presents Local Government with a broad range of information, from a local government perspective, on water management and issues associated with water supply and sewerage services provided by water utilities. The LGNSW Annual Conference is schedule for 14 - 16 October and to be held at the William Inglis Hotel, Warwick Farm. The Conference is the annual policy-making event for NSW Councils. The Murray Darling Association 2019 National Conference and Annual General meeting will be held 22nd – 24th October in Toowoomba. The theme for this year’s conference is “Regeneration of a Healthy Basin”. The National Local Roads & Transport Congress is scheduled for 18 – 20 November in Adelaide Hills. The congress provides a platform to engage with the Federal Government and Opposition on road and infrastructure polices and initiatives.

Financial Implication Councils Conference/Delegates budget is $20,500 for 2019/2020



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Corporate and Community Services Reports

Item C – 1 ADOPTION OF THE BALRANALD SHIRE DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN 2018-19

File number: D19.20804

Reporting Officer: Director of Corporate & Community Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 6: Our Leadership 6.3.2 – Provide good Governance, prudent financial management and effective support services for all its activities. Officer Recommendation: That Council, having considered that no submissions have been received, adopts the following re-advertised fourteen (14) 2019-20 Balranald Shire Council fees and charges as advertised as follows:-

a BUSINESS – MINING GYPSUM EXTRACTION rate of zero point zero eight zero zero zero zero (0.08000) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the area which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Business – Mining Gypsum Extraction (excluding mineral sands, gravel and sand extraction) pursuant to Section 515 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of four hundred and twenty dollars ($420.00) in respect of each separate parcel;

a BUSINESS – BALRANALD rate of zero point zero two eight nine zero zero (0.02890) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the Balranald Business Area, being land which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Business Balranald pursuant to Section 518 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of four hundred and twenty dollars ($420.00) in respect of each separate parcel;

a BUSINESS – EUSTON rate of zero point zero two four nine zero (0.02490) cents in the dollar on the land value of all rateable land in the Euston Business Area, being land which has been sub-categorised by the Council as Business Euston pursuant to Section 518 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, subject to a base amount of three hundred and eighty two dollars ($380.00) in respect of each separate parcel;

Sewer pedestal charge for accommodation village/ camps at $200 per pedestal with the exception of two (2) pedestals;

Sewer pedestal charge for multiple dwellings, hotels, motels and clubs at $100 per pedestal with the exception of two (2) pedestals;

Sewer consumption charge of $1.00 per kilolitre;

Sewer access charge for 20mm connection $458;

Sewer access charge for 25mm connection $702;

Sewer access charge for 32mm connection $1,135;


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Balranald Football Club Facilities and Reserve fee of $3,090 per annum.

Purpose of Report To seek Council adoption of the following re-advertised fees and charges from the 2019-20 Revenue Policy:

Report The Local Government Act (the Act) requires Council to have an annual Operational Plan, adopted before the beginning of each financial year, outlining the activities to be undertaken in that year, as part of the Delivery Program. In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 (s405-406) Council at its Council Meeting held on 29 May 2019 endorsed for public exhibition and comment, the Balranald Shire Council Draft Operational Plan 2018-2019 incorporating the Draft Long Term Financial Plan, Draft Rates and Charges and the Draft Fees and Charges.


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At an extraordinary Council meeting held on the 27 June 2019, Council adopted the Balranald Shire Council Draft Operational Plan 2018-2019 incorporating the Draft Long Term Financial Plan, Draft Rates and Charges and the Draft Fees and Charges with the exception of fourteen (14) fees and charges, which were resolved to be re-advertised for a further 28 days as a result of amendments. This 28 day period finishes 29 July 2019. Council needs to adopt the re-advertised fees and charges to allow Council staff to issue annual rate notices before 31 July 2019 (in relation to 12 of the 14 fees and charges). If any of the fourteen (14) fees and charges are not adopted, then Council will not be able to levy the amounts on rates notices until such time as they are adopted. If the twelve (12) fees and charges amendment are not adopted in relation to general rates and sewer charges, Council cannot enforce payment until the second instalment date, being 30 November 2019. Sewer consumption charges are levied and charged after the first meter reading for water on the water usage notice. The Balranald Football Club facilities and reserve fee is levied via accounts receivable invoicing. At the time of compiling this report, there had been no submissions received during the re-advertised period. If Council receives any submission up to 4pm 29 July 2019, these will be considered prior to the adoption of the fourteen (14) fees and charges above.

Conclusion

The re-advertised fourteen (14) fees and charges have been placed on 28 days public exhibition and are put back to Council for consideration and adoption.




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INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT REPORTS

Item I – 1 DA 42/2019 – INSTALLATION OF A TRANSPORTABLE SECONDARY DWELLING

File number: DA 42/2019 - D19.20751 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – Ray Davy

Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 Our Infrastructure Division: Officer Recommendation: Council approve Development Application 42/2019 for the installation of a transportable secondary dwelling on Lot 8 DP 29334 subject to the conditions listed at Attachment 2.

Purpose of Report To seek Council’s consent to the installation of a transportable secondary dwelling on 23 Cary St, Euston. Report A Development Application has been lodged by Mr G Dickie to installation of a transportable secondary dwelling at the rear of Lot 8 DP 29334, 23 Cary St, Euston. Owner: Mr G Dickie Applicant: Mr G Dickie Description of Land: Lot 28 DP 29334 Area: 1028m2 Zone: Zone RU5 (Village) Site Analysis There is no apparent landslip, creep or significant requirement for vegetation removal to facilitate the proposal. Land is not shown as bushfire or flood prone and contaminating activities are not known by Council to have been carried out on the land. Access to the allotment is currently provided off Cary St. Adjoining allotments are Zoned RU5 and are of mixed used, including, residential, light industrial, intensive horticulture and visitor accommodation.


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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ASSESSMENT Under Section 4.15 (79C) of the EPA Act 1979, (1) Matters for consideration—general

(b) the likely impacts of that development, including environmental impacts on both the natural and built environments, and social and economic impacts in the locality, (c) the suitability of the site for the development, (d) any submissions made in accordance with this Act or the regulations, (e) the public interest. Planning Instruments Balranald Local Environmental Plan 2010 The proposal is permissible in accordance with the land use table for RU5 zoned land under the Balranald Local Environmental Plan 2010. There are no Development Control Plans that apply to the land. State Environmental Planning Policy 55 – Remediation of Land The development site is an established residential area. A search of Council’s records does not identify that there has been any previous usage of the site that could lead to any potential site contamination. Therefore, no further investigation was required. Council is aware that the adjacent vacant site was formerly used as a service station. This has potential to impact on the use of the site subject to this application. However, the former service station site was remediated in accordance with the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997, with a site validation certificate issued in July 2015. State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017 The proposed development does not include the removal of any native or significant vegetation. There are no Development Control Plans that apply to the land. Impact of Development


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Natural Environment: The proposal is not likely to have significant impact on the natural environment of the area. The area is an established urban area which has been cleared of endemic vegetation for a substantial period of time. The proposal is not likely to impact threatened species due to the small area of the activity and the use of the wider area for urban purposes. The proposal is not likely to contribute towards soil erosion, pollution or contamination of soil/water/air, due to the minor nature of the works. Built Environment: The proposal will not adversely impact the built environment. The surrounding area is substantially developed for urban purposes. The proposal is not likely to significantly contribute to an increase in traffic volumes in the local area and provision for car parking and movement on the site appears adequate. The building location, design and boundary fencing is not likely to lead to privacy impacts. Utility services are provided to the existing dwelling and only require small augmentation to cater for the proposal. Social Impacts: There are no known areas/items of heritage significance likely to be impacted upon in the immediate area. The proposal is not likely to lead to significantly increased pressure on public infrastructure. The secondary dwelling is proposed to be use as rental accommodation which will increase housing options in the Euston area. Economic Impacts: The proposal is not likely to create adverse economic impacts in the area. Site Suitability: The proposal is suitable for this site. Council’s planning instrument does not prohibit this proposal and the land is not subject to any known risk factors, i.e. subsidence, slip or significant bushfire risk. The proposal is not likely to have any adverse effect on the landscape or scenic quality of the locality due to small foot print and scale of the proposal, along with the specific location of the dwelling.


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Public Interest: The proposal is not likely to have any adverse effect on the landscape or scenic quality of the locality. The proposal will not likely adversely impact public infrastructure. The adjoining landholders have been approached with written confirmation provided as part of the application that they have no objections to the proposal being carried out.

The application has been assessed under the provision of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The evaluation of this development has concluded that the proposed development application is compliant with the legislative requirements for this type of proposal and it is recommended that DA 42/2019 be approved subject to conditions.

Financial Implication Nil.

Legislative Implication Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 Balranald LEP 2010 National Construction Code 2016 State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017 State Environmental Planning Policy 55 – Remediation of Land

Policy Implication Nil.

Attachments 1. Site plan & elevations 2. Draft Conditions of Consent


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Attachment 1: Site Plan & Elevations

Site Plan


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Elevations


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Attachemnt 2: Draft Conditions of Consent

1. No alteration to approved plans and specifications is allowed unless separately approved by Council.

2. All building work shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, The National Construction Code, relevant Australian Standards and The Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, regardless of any omission in the documentation submitted for approval.

3. A person who is carrying out or in charge of carrying out the Building work MUST notify Council two working days prior to the following stages of the construction process;

(a) at the completion of preparation of footings prior to placement of concrete/ stumps.

(b) at the completion of the building, prior to the use of the building. Note: For the above notifications you may contact Council’s office on 5020 1300 between 8.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday. Note: Council has a statutory responsibility to inspect building work in progress

and therefore work must cease immediately in cases where the above listed inspections are to be undertaken.

4. The applicant must ensure that a copy of the plans, specifications, Consultant Engineers Report and other documents approved by Council are available on the site during the 24 hours following any compulsory notification.

5. Suitable hoardings to ensure the protection of the public are to be erected and separately approved by Council prior to commencement of work

6. No building materials shall be stored on the footpath. All deliveries are to be place immediately behind the property boundary.

7. The applicant is responsible for the supply and maintenance of temporary toilet accommodation for use by persons working on the site.

8. Building work shall not commence on the site before 7.00 am Monday to Saturday and 8.00am on Sundays and Public Holidays and cease by 8.00 pm daily.

9. A sign must be erected in a prominent position on the work site showing:

a) The name address and telephone number of the Principal Certifying Authority for the work

b) The name of the principle contractor and a telephone number on which that person may be contacted on outside working hours.

c) That unauthorised entry to the work site is prohibited.

Any such sign must be maintained while the building work is being carried out, but must be removed when the work has been completed.

10. No work is to be carried out which would cause nuisance by way of emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, grit, oil, waste-water, waste products or otherwise.


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11. Any waste or excavated material removed from the site is to be taken to an authorised site for disposal. No fill is to be deposited on other land without the prior consent of Council.

12. The applicant is responsible to ensure that the building is sited on the allotment as specified on the approved site plan and constructed to the design levels approved by Council.

13. The applicant is responsible to ensure that any covenant existing over the land is complied with.

14. The applicant is required to ensure that any easements registered over the title to the land are complied with.

15. All work must be carried out in accordance with the Building/ Development Approval and any connections required to any:- (a) public electricity supply (b) public water supply (c) public sewerage system (d) public telecommunications system,

must be made in accordance with the requirements of the relevant authority.

16. No second hand materials are to be used unless separately approved by Council and then made available for inspection and prior to use.

17. Finished floor level is to be established so as to minimise the potential for storm water inundation of the building.

18. Roof water drainage is to be disposed of to the street drainage system.

19. All external metal cladding shall be colourbond, suitable colour and finish so as not to cause reflection or glare.

20. All vehicle movements to and from the allotment must be a forward direction.

21. The proponent must make adequate provision for onsite parking, including visitor parking. On street parking is not permitted.

22. The building work shall be protected from Subterranean termite attack in accordance with AS 3660 Part 1 “Protection of Buildings from Subterranean Termites Part 1: New Buildings” and all required certificates shall be forwarded to Council immediately by the applicant.

Note: In cases where the building specification indicates the use of a hand

sprayed chemical barrier against termites you are advised that the effective life of organophosphate products is 6-10 years which is less than the economic life of the building. The applicant is required to place in a prominent position (eg inside the meterbox) documentation indicating the chemical used, dosage, and date of treatment for future reference.

23. Smoke alarms complying with AS 3786 must be hard wired to the mains electricity supply and provided with a standby power supply and located as indicated on the floor plan.

24. Any fuel combustion heater shall be installed in accordance with AS 2918-1990.

25. A road opening permit is to be obtained from Council prior to the commencement of any proposed works on the nature strip road reserve.


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The applicant is responsible for full cost of repairs to rectify any damage to kerb, guttering, footpath, bitumen seal or nature strip.

26. The building shall NOT BE USED OR OCCUPIED for any purpose other than the building class approved, without the prior consent of Council.

27. The building shall NOT BE USED OR OCCUPIED until completed and an occupation certificate / certificate of completion has been issued by Council or until approval has been granted by the Council to occupy an incomplete building.

28. The applicant is responsible to supply accurately dimensioned and notated as constructed drawings of all drainage plumbing.

29. A site drainage diagram is to be provided prior to an occupation certificate being issued. This diagram is to be to scale and include sub-floor or under slab drain layout, together with measurements for drains taken to permanent corners or lines.

30. Any damage to Councils infrastructure or other services is the full responsibility of the proponent.


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Item I – 2 DA M47/2018 – PROPOSED SMALL SCALE FARM File number: DA M47/2018 - D19.20752 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – Ray Davy Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5 Our Infrastructure Officer Recommendation: Council approve Modification of Development Application 47/2018 for the construction of a small scale solar farm on Lots 1, 2, 3 and 20 Section 13 DP 758402, Broughton and Selwyn Streets Euston, subject to the draft conditions listed in Attachment 3:

Purpose of Report To seek Council’s consent to modify Development Approval 47/2018 for the construction of a small scale solar farm. Plans of the proposal are shown at Attachment 1. Report VCE Installations on behalf of the Euston Club received consent to construct a 385 Kw grid connected small scale solar farm on Lots 1, 2, 3 and 20 Section 13 DP758402, at Council’s June 2018 meeting. The present application relates to minor modifications to the previously approved project. The basis of the project remains generally the same and includes installation of solar panels on racking systems, switching, cabling, relocation of diesel generator and associated site and grid connection works. However, the initial approval was for an installed panel height of 1.3m in a “landscape” orientation while the modification application seeks to install the panels in a “portrait” orientation necessitating an installed panel height of almost 2.8m. The land is zoned RU5 pursuant to the LEP and the use of the land for this purpose is permissible with consent. The solar farm is proposed to be located in an area of mixed land uses, which includes commercial, residential, agricultural and recreational activities. The proposal was advertised in accordance with the EP&A Act, with a notice advertised in the Robinvale Sentinel and written notices to adjoining land holders. Closing date for submission was 04/07/2019. 1 public submission has been received and shown at Attachment 2.


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Site Analysis There is no apparent landslip or creep. The area is not shown as bushfire or known to be flood prone. The site was previously used as a self-contained RV Park and no contaminating land uses are identified in Council records to have occurred on the site. Only non-native vegetation (lawn) disturbance is proposed. Access to the allotments is currently provided off Selwyn and Nixon Streets. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ASSESSMENT Under Section 79C of the EPA Act 1979, (1) Matters for consideration-general In determining a development application, a consent authority is to take into consideration such of the following matters as are of relevance to the development the subject of the development application: (a) the provisions of: (i) any environmental planning instrument, and (ii) any proposed instrument that is or has been the subject of public consultation under this Act and that has been notified to the consent authority (unless the Secretary has notified the consent authority that the making of the proposed instrument has been deferred indefinitely or has not been approved), and (iii) any development control plan, and (iiia) any planning agreement that has been entered into under section 93F, or any draft planning agreement that a developer has offered to enter into under section 93F, and (iv) the regulations (to the extent that they prescribe matters for the purposes of this paragraph), and (v) any coastal zone management plan (within the meaning of the Coastal Protection Act 1979), that apply to the land to which the development application relates, (b) the likely impacts of that development, including environmental impacts on both the natural and built environments, and social and economic impacts in the locality, (c) the suitability of the site for the development,


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(d) any submissions made in accordance with this Act or the regulations, (e) the public interest. Planning Instruments The proposal is permissible in accordance with the land use table for RU5 zoned land under the Balranald Local Environmental Plan 2010. Although the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 restricts the size of the system to 100kw in a residential zone, such as RU5, Clause 5.3 of the LEP permits land on zone boundaries to be treated as though it is in that zone and thus allows the RU5 zoned land subject to this proposal to be treated as if it is RU1 zoned land - therefore permitting the use of the land for this project. Impact of Development Natural Environment: The proposal is not likely to have significant impact on the natural environment of the area. The area is an existing commercial site that has been previously used as a caravan park, which has been cleared of endemic vegetation for a substantial period of time. The proposal is not likely to impact threatened species due to the small area of the activity and the use of the wider area for urban purposes and no native or significant vegetation clearing is proposed. The proposal is not likely to contribute significantly towards soil erosion, pollution or contamination of soil/water/air, due to construction measures and treatments. Built Environment:

The proposal will not adversely impact on the built environment. The surrounding area is substantially developed for urban purposes. The proposal is not likely to significantly contribute to an undue increase in traffic volumes in the local area, with minimal construction traffic consisting of less than 10 heavy vehicle movements and minimal light vehicle increases for the construction period, vehicle movements to the site during operation are also considered minimal. Given the village aspect of the land the proposal is somewhat large, however, due to siting, low rise of the panel structures and screening to Nixon St, it is considered that the visual impact is not significant (See attachment 1). The maximum height of the panels would be lower than the maximum height of a typical structure in the adjacent RU1 zone. The structures proposed for the site would need to comply with the National Construction Code 2016.


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Social Impacts:

There are no known areas/items of heritage significance on the site, however, identified cultural heritage exists in the immediate area. The low rise of the structures is such that visual impact on this area is not considered significant and can be easily buffered with a vegetative layer on the southern boundary. The proposal is not likely to lead to significantly increased pressure on public infrastructure such as sports facilities or park land. Economic Impacts:

The proposal is not likely to impair economic development in the immediate area due to the current and potential uses of the area, being large lot residential, commercial, hobby stock keeping and crown land/passive recreation. Site Suitability:

The proposal is suitable for this site. Council’s planning instrument does not prohibit this proposal and the land is not subject to any know risk factors, ie subsidence, slip, bushfire or not likely to be adversely impacted by flooding. The proposal is not likely to have any adverse effect on the landscape or scenic quality of the locality due to mixed land uses in the area and the low rise scale of the proposal and draft condition for vegetative buffer on the southern boundary. Public Interest:

The proposal is not likely to have significant adverse effect on the landscape or scenic quality of the locality. The proposal will not likely adversely impact public infrastructure and is in line with the NSW Renewable Energy Action Plan. The proposal also reduces the carbon footprint of one of the largest consumers in the area. The neighbour/public notification period concluded on the 04/07/2019, with 1 submission.

Submission Concern Comment

A. Tipper The Plan provided does not provide clear details of the location of the proposal and does not label roads or properties

The Plans and Statement of Environmental Effects appropriately defines the scope and location of the project, which has not varied from the proposal already approved by Council. The plan shown at attachment 1 was distributed initially. A full copy of the application was emailed to Mr Tipper following his submission; no further comments have been received.

A. Tipper The plan is not clear as to which direction the solar panels will face

Panels will be faced north towards Nixon Street as described in the information submitted


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A. Tipper Panels may cause glare into his Nixon Street dwelling

Panels will be faced north towards Nixon Street; existing vegetative screen on Nixon St and internal colour bond fencing will adequately mitigate any potential for glare issues to Nixon Street. A photograph of the vegetative screen along Nixon St is shown at attachment 3.

A. Tipper Inverter noise Noise information submitted indicates that the inverter noise is likely to be less than background noise levels. No noise impact is expected.

A. Tipper No advice provided as to construction work hours

The Statement of Environmental Effects nominates working hours at Section 5.2. This aligns closely to Council’s draft Condition of Consent No. 15.


Legislative Implication Requires compliance with: National Construction Code Environmental Planning & Assessment Act & Reg. BSC Local Environmental Plan 2010 Infrastructure SEPP 2007


Attachments 1: Plan of Proposal 2: Submissions 3: Photograph of Vegetative Screen on Nixon St 4: Draft Conditions of Consent


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Attachment 1: Plan of Proposal


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a) Site Layout & Typical Elevation

b)Proposed Site Access


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Attachment 2: Submission from Mr A Tipper


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Attachment 3: Photograph of Vegetative Screen on Nixon St

Photograph of vegetative screen taken 10/7/2019


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Attachment 4: Draft Conditions of Consent

31. No alteration to approved plans and specifications is allowed unless separately approved by Council.

Note: Where there is an inconsistency between the documents lodged with this

application and the following conditions, the conditions will prevail to the extent of that inconsistency.

Reason: Statutory Compliance 32. The use of the approved development/use must not commence until all

relevant conditions of development consent have been met or unless other satisfactory arrangements have been made with Balranald City Council.

Reason: Statutory Compliance

33. All building work shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, The National Construction Code 2016, and The Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, regardless of any omission in the documentation submitted for approval.


34. In accordance with the provisions of Section 81A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 construction works approved by this consent must not commence until:

a) A Construction Certificate has been issued by Council or an Accredited Certifier. Either Council or an Accredited Certifier can act as the “Principal Certifying Authority.”

b) A Principal Certifying Authority has been appointed and Council has been notified in writing of the appointment.

c) At least two days’ notice, in writing has been given to Council of the intention to commence work.

The documentation required under this condition must show that the proposal complies with all Development Consent conditions and is not inconsistent with the approved plans, the Building Code of Australia and the relevant Australian Standards.


35. Any repairs, maintenance or upgrades to panels and ancillary infrastructure on the site must remain within the approved development footprint for the site. Details of upgrades must be advised to Council prior to works commencing.


36. In accordance with Section 34 of the Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act 1986, the applicant must pay a long service levy at the prescribed rate of 0.35% of the total cost of the work to either


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the Long Service Payments Corporation or Council for any work costing $25,000 or more. The Long Service Levy is payable prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate. Details demonstrating compliance are to be submitted to the Certifying Authority.


37. The applicant must ensure that a copy of the plans, specifications, Consultant Engineers Report and other documents approved by Council are available on the site during the 24 hours following any compulsory notification.

Reason: Statutory Compliance 38. A multi-layer vegetative buffer to at least two (2) metres high must be

installed and maintained on the southern boundary to minimise aesthetic impact to the passive recreation area.

Reason: neighbourhood Amenity A vegetative or other such screen to at least two (2) metres high must be installed

and maintained on the boundaries to minimise aesthetic impact. Reason: neighbourhood Amenity 39. All solar panels and associated infrastructure must be decommissioned

within 12 months of cessation of the use of the facility unless written agreement with Council has been negotiated.

Reason: describe extent of approval 40. Following the decommissioning, the site must be rehabilitated to permit the

use of the land for pre-development activity and in line with the RU5 (Village) zoning of the land.

Reason: Maintain future land use options

41. This consent does not imply approval for dwellings, accommodation structures, workshops or outbuildings.

Reason: describe extent of approval

42. Suitable hoardings to ensure the protection of the public are to be erected and separately approved by Council prior to commencement of work.

Reason: Public health and safety

43. No building materials shall be stored on the road reserve. All deliveries are to be place immediately behind the property boundary.

Reason: Public health and safety

44. The applicant is responsible for the supply and maintenance of temporary toilet accommodation for use by persons working on the site.

Reason: Health and Amenity


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45. Building work shall not commence on the site before 7.00 am Monday to Friday and 8.00am on Saturdays and cease by 6.00 pm daily. no work is permitted to be carried out on Sundays and NSW public holidays

Reason: neighbourhood Amenity 46. A sign must be erected in a prominent position on the work site showing: d) The name address and telephone number of the Principal Certifying

Authority for the work e) The name of the principle contractor and a telephone number on which

that person may be contacted on outside working hours. f) That unauthorised entry to the work site is prohibited. Any such sign must be maintained while the building work is being carried

out, but must be removed when the work has been completed. Reason: Statutory Compliance 47. No work is to be carried out which would cause nuisance by way of

emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, grit, oil, waste-water, waste products or otherwise.

Reason: neighbourhood amenity 48. Any waste or excavated material removed from the site is to be taken to an

authorised site for disposal. No fill is to be deposited on other land without the prior consent of council.

Reason: Statutory Compliance 49. The applicant is responsible to ensure that structures are sited on the

allotment as specified on the approved site plan and constructed to the design levels approved by Council.

Reason: Statutory Compliance 50. The applicant is responsible to ensure that any covenant existing over the

land is complied with. Reason: Statutory Compliance 51. The applicant is required to ensure that any easements registered over the

title to the land are complied with. Reason: Statutory Compliance 52. All work must be carried out in accordance with the Building/ Development

Approval and any connections required to any:- (a) public electricity supply (b) water supply (c) drainage system, or (d) public telecommunications system, must be made in accordance with the requirements of the relevant

authority. Reason: Statutory Compliance 53. No second hand materials are to be used unless separately approved by

council and then made available for inspection and prior to use.


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Reason: neighbourhood amenity 54. Post development storm water discharge from the subject site into the road

drainage system must not exceed the pre-development application discharge.

Reason: Neighbourhood amenity 55. All external metal cladding or painted surfaces shall be suitable colour and

finish so as not to cause reflection or glare. Reason: Neighbourhood amenity 56. The building shall NOT BE USED OR OCCUPIED for any purpose other

than the building class approved, without the prior consent of Council. Reason: Statutory Compliance 57. The building shall NOT BE USED OR OCCUPIED until an Occupation

Certificate has been issued by the Principal Certifying Authority. Reason: Statutory Compliance 58. Any damage to public infrastructure or other services is the full

responsibility of the proponent. Reason: establish liability for damage to the built environment (public

infrastructure) 59. If any Aboriginal object is discovered and/or harmed in, or under the land,

while undertaking the proposed development activities, the proponent must:

Not further harm the object

Immediately cease all work at the particular location

Secure the area so as to avoid further harm to the Aboriginal object

Notify OEH as soon as practical on 131555, providing any details of the Aboriginal object and its location

Not recommence any work at the particular location unless authorised in writing by OEH.

In the event that skeletal remains are unexpectedly encountered during the activity, work must stop immediately, the area secured to prevent unauthorised access and NSW Police and OEH contacted.

Reason: Statutory Compliance 60. In addition to meeting any specific performance criteria established under

other conditions of this consent, the Applicant shall implement all reasonable and feasible measures to prevent and/or minimise any material harm to the environment that may result from the construction and operation of the development.

Reason: Environmental Amenity 61. The proposed use of the premises and the operation of all plant and

equipment shall not give rise to an ‘offensive noise’ as defined in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Regulations.



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62. The off-street car park layout associated with the proposed development including driveway design and location, internal aisle widths, ramp grades, parking bay dimensions and loading bays are to be in accordance with AS 2890.1-2004 “Off-street car parking” and AS 2890.2-2002 “Off-street commercial vehicle facilities”.

Reason: Traffic Safety 63. The swept path of the largest vehicles entering and exiting the subject site

and manoeuvrability through the site shall be in accordance with AS 2890.2-2002 “Off-street commercial vehicle facilities” and to Councils satisfaction. For road safety reasons, all vehicle access driveways, and the internal layout of the development, shall be designed to allow all vehicles to enter and exit the subject site in a forward direction and not be required to reverse onto the adjoining road reserves.

Reason: Traffic Safety 64. Any landscaping, fencing or signage to be provided within the site or along

the boundary with any adjoining road reserve is to be designed and maintained to provide safe sight distance to pedestrians for motorists entering and exiting the site to minimise conflict in accordance with AS2890.1-2004 “Off-street car parking”.

Reason: Traffic Safety 65. All activities including loading/unloading of vehicles associated with this

development is to be undertaken within the subject site to remove interference with vehicles and pedestrian movement on public roads.

Reason: Traffic Safety 66. Any damage or disturbance to the road reserve is to be restored to match

surrounding landform in accordance with Council requirements. Any redundant vehicular access points to the subject site shall be removed and the road reserve and kerb and gutter (if installed) reinstated to match the surrounding roadside landform in accordance with Council requirements.

Reason: Traffic Safety 67. Stormwater run-off from the subject site onto any adjoining road reserve as

a result of the proposed development is not to exceed the existing level of run-off from the subject site. Any access driveway is to be designed and constructed to prevent water from proceeding onto, or ponding within, the carriageway of any adjoining road reserve.

Reason: Traffic safety and environmental amenity 68. A construction management plan to address demolition and construction

activity, access and parking, is to be prepared to ensure that suitable provision is available on site for all vehicles associated with the construction of the development to alleviate any need to park within, or load/unload from any road reserve. The storage of any material within any road reserve is denied. Appropriate signage and fencing is to be installed and maintained to effect this requirement.

Reason: Traffic Safety


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Item I - 3 LEMC - MEMBERSHIP

File: D19.20753 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – Ray Davy Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5: Our Infrastructure – A community that maintains and strengthens its natural and built environment Officer Recommendation:

That Council endorse the recommendations from LEMC Committee Meeing. Purpose of Report To advise Council of recommendations of LEMC Committee to approve the members who have voting rights. Report The following organisations automatically have membership in Local Emergency Management Committees;

General Manager of the Council of the relevant LGA, who is to be the Chair of LEMC.

Local Emergency Operations Controller for the relevant LGA; and

Representatives from the following agencies; o NSW Police Force o Fire & Rescue NSW o Ambulance Service NSW o NSW State Emergency Service

With possibly a representative from NSW Rural Fire Service, Volunteer Rescue Association. No other organisation is automatically a member of the committee until the council makes a determination of their membership. There is no oblgation on Council to make a determination of additional organisations to be members of the LEMC. LEMC only have the powers for coordinating and preparing at local levels for any emergency situation. At the LEMC on 13th June 2019 the committee recommended that the following departments should include members with voting rights to the Committee. SES, VRA, Fire NSW, Rural Fire, Police, Ambulance, Council, Local Land Services; and NSW Health


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Legislative Implication SERM Act


Attachments Nil.


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PART B – ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

General Manager’s Reports ITEM G - 4 CORRESPONDENCE

File Number: D19.18501, D19.20687, D19.20667, D19.20688, D19.20689,

D19.20778, D19.20788 & D19.20789 Reporting Officer: Michael Kitzelmann, General Manager Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 1: Our People – A community that is proactive, engaged, inclusive and connected Officer Recommendation: For information. Purpose of Report To advise Council of recent correspondence of interest. Report 1. CMRTF Letter to Deputy Prime Minister 2. Letter from Men’s Shed 3. Letter from Helen Dalton – Euston Motel Enquiry 4. Letter from Helen Dalton – thanks for meeting 5. Letter from Helen Dalton – Mobile Black Spots 6. Letter from Helen Dalton – Amendment to the Water Sharing Plan for NSW

Murray and Lower Darling Regulated Rivers Water Sources 2016 7. Letter to Helen Dalton from Visionstream – Mobile Base Station – Clare 8. Letter to Helen Dalton from Visionstream – Mobile Base Station –

Mungo/Arumpo Area


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ITEM G - 5 ACTION SHEET Reporting Officer: Michael Kitzelmann, General Manager File Number: D19.19273 Officer Recommendation: For information.

Purpose of Report To bring forward for Councillors information the Action Report with actions taken on previous council resolutions.

BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL ACTION SHEET

June 2019

MIINUTE DIRECTOR/ FILE NO

SUBJECT DATE COMPLETED

COMMENTS CURRENT STATUS

05.19.4564 Vivienne Write to National Parks & Wildlife, State Member, and Minister regarding the upkeep of Yanga National Park and in particular the Wool Shed

Completed

05.19.4568 GM/Phil Arrange the in-house training for Councillors

In Progress

05.19.4572 DID Enter into public consultation for 30 days and report back to July Meeting regarding Balranald Field & Game

29.05.2019 Partially Completed - Advertised

05.19.4579 DID Advise Ex-Services Club of the approval to donate the Golf Club Shades to Balranald Bowls Club

Completed

06.19.4585 DID Request further information from full committee of Field and Game

In Progress

06.19.4586 GM Advise Balranald ICPA of Donation amount of $300

Completed

06.19.4588 GM Offer CWA Building for Balranald Women’s Shed and negotiate hiring fee & report back to council

Completed

06.19.4589 GM Write to Central Darling with Letter of Support

13.06.2019 Completedd

06.19.4599 DCCD Write off the outstanding debts as reported.

Completed


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Corporate and Community Services Reports

Item C - 2 STATEMENT OF FUNDS: 30 June 2019 File number: D19.20783

Reporting Officer Director of Corporate and Community Development

Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Six: Our Leadership – a community that values and fosters leadership, lifelong learning, innovation and good governance Officer Recommendation:

1. That Council receive and note the Statement of Funds for the period ending 30 June 2019.

Purpose of Report The purpose of this report is to:

1. To advise Council of the balance of funds and investments held for the month

ending 30 June 2019;

2. Certify that Council’s investments have been made in accordance with the

Local Government Act 1993 (Section 625), the Local Government (General)

Regulation 2005 (Section 212) and Council’s Investment Policy, which was

adopted by Council on the 17 October 2017.

Background Council’s total investments including cash as at 30 June 2019 is $9,843,685. This is an increase of $55,355 on the previous month’s total of $9,788,330. The increase above has been the result of monthly movement in Council’s cash and at call accounts. These accounts are used for the purpose of day to day operations of Council. Some of the large receipts received by Council during June 2019 include:

Receipt Financial Assistance Grant - 19/20 Advance $2,092,135 Receipt RMS block grant and other funding $ 425,864

Being end of financial year, there has also been a large spike in expenditure for the month of June. Total accounts payable payments came to $2,302,977 for June 2019 and for the previous month of May it was $633,777.


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Term Deposit investments total increased by $1,000,000, to $6,500,000, when compared to the previous month of May. Note that the following movements in investments occurred during the month:

Institution Council Ref Date Amount Movement

Bankwest 6/2019 03/06/2019 ($500,000) Term deposit matured. Used to open On-call

A/c with Bankwest

Bankwest 4/2019 12/06/2019 ($500,000) Term deposit matured. Returned to Council

Westpac Bank 13/2019 27/06/2019 $1,000,000 New term deposit

Westpac Bank 14/2019 27/06/2019 $1,000,000 New term deposit

A summary of Council’s investment and cash balances as at 30 June 2019:

Reference S&P Rating Term (Days) Start Date Maturity Date

Interest

Rate/ Rate

of Return

Investment

Value

Term Deposits

Bankwest 7/2019 A-1+ 31 31/05/2019 1/07/2019 2.00% 500,000

Bankwest 1/2019 A-1+ 365 11/07/2018 11/07/2019 2.80% 500,000

Bankwest 3/2019 A-1+ 92 13/05/2019 13/08/2019 2.25% 500,000

AMP Bank 9/2019 A2 122 29/03/2019 29/07/2019 2.65% 500,000

AMP Bank 10/2019 A2 185 29/03/2019 30/09/2019 2.75% 500,000

AMP Bank 11/2019 A2 186 26/04/2019 29/10/2019 2.70% 1,000,000

Westpac Bank 12/2019 A-1+ 97 29/05/2019 3/09/2019 2.28% 1,000,000

Westpac Bank 13/2019 A-1+ 152 27/06/2019 26/11/2019 2.02% 1,000,000

Westpac Bank 14/2019 A-1+ 187 27/06/2019 31/12/2019 1.97% 1,000,000

Total term deposits Average rate 2.38% 6,500,000

At Call Accounts

Westpac Cash Reserves AT CALL 0.79% 1,151,077

BankWest AT CALL 1.75% 500,000

TCorp AT CALL 2.15% 1,253,963

Cash Accounts

Westpac Bank CASH AT BANK 0.01% 438,645

TOTAL BANK 3,343,685

TOTAL INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO INCLUDING CASH 9,843,685 Council’s weighted average return for all investments and cash accounts for the month is 2.00%, which is above the required 90 bank bill swap reference rate of 1.21% as at 30 June 2019. Note that the cash rate dropped from 1.50% to 1.25% during the month of June. The weighted average return rate is the rate which considers the size of the investment as well as the interest rate of the investment. The graph below shows Council’s performance for the past 12 months against the 90 bank bill swap reference rate.

Month End Return on Investments for Past 12 Months


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Month End Return on Investments Percentages for Past 12 Months

90 BBSW Rate Council WAIR RBA Cash Rate

Jul-18 2.02% 2.41% 1.50%

Aug-18 1.96% 2.20% 1.50%

Sep-18 1.93% 1.94% 1.50%

Oct-18 1.93% 2.04% 1.50%

Nov-18 1.94% 1.93% 1.50%

Dec-18 2.02% 1.99% 1.50%

Jan-19 2.07% 2.08% 1.50%

Feb-19 1.87% 1.71% 1.50%

Mar-19 1.77% 1.95% 1.50%

Apr-19 1.56% 2.12% 1.50%

May-19 1.40% 1.89% 1.50%

Jun-19 1.21% 2.00% 1.25%

Out Perform

Under Perform

Comparison when compared to 90 BBSW Rate

Council’s total investment and cash accounts balance of $9,843,685 is split across the funds as listed below:

FUNDS HELD Investment Bank Combined Restricted Unrestricted

General Fund 5,400,000 1,651,334 7,051,334 3,426,416 3,624,918

Domestic Waste Management 0 364,977 364,977 364,977 0

Water Supplies 600,000 1,046,428 1,646,428 1,646,428 0

Sewerage Service 500,000 280,945 780,945 780,945 0

TOTAL FUNDS HELD 6,500,000 3,343,685 9,843,685 6,218,767 3,624,918

Balances by Fund for Past 12 Months


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The table below shows the individual make-up of the restricted amounts that combine to a total of $6,218,767 at end of month.

RESTRICTED FUNDS External Internal June 2019 Total

Specific Purpose Unexpended Grants 321,166 321,166

Domestic Waste Management 364,977 364,977

Water Supplies 1,646,428 1,646,428

Sewerage Service 780,945 780,945

Other (Unexpended Cont. Euston) 50,000 50,000

Caltex 750,000 750,000

Plant & Vehicle Replacement 383,339 383,339

Infrastructure Replacement 214,000 214,000

Employee Leave Entitlements 269,000 269,000

Deposits, Retentions & Bonds 106,000 106,000

Carry Over Works 0 0

Caravan Park 320,486 320,486

Euston Cemetery 38,000 38,000

Health Reserve 6,000 6,000

Hostel Bonds 399,066 399,066

Market Street Improvements 20,000 20,000

Town Clock 3,000 3,000

Theatre Royal Improvements 4,669 4,669

Gravel Pit Rehabilitation 234,065 234,065

Lake Benanee Capital Improvements 1,126 1,126

Other Assets Replacement 286,000 286,000

Financial Assistance Funding 0 0

Heritage Near ME (Council Contribution) 18,500 18,500

Berrett Park Revitalisation (Council Contribution) 2,000 2,000

TOTAL RESTRICTED FUNDS 3,163,517 3,055,251 6,218,767


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Item C - 3 BIDGEE HAVEN HOSTEL – JUNE 2019 File number: D19.20579

Reporting Officer Director of Corporate and Community Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Six: Our Leadership – a community that values and fosters leadership, lifelong learning, innovation and good governance Officer Recommendation: That Council

1. Note the current status of the Bidgee Haven Grant

Funding

2. Note the Interim June 2019 Financial Report

Purpose of Report To provide Council with an update regarding the Department of Health Funding Agreement and to note the interim financial operations of the Bidgee Haven Hostel (the Hostel) as at 30 June 2019. Report 15 Bed Dementia Wing Status On 9 July 2019, Council signed the Rural, Regional and Other Special Needs Building Fund Grant Agreement between the Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Health and the Balranald Shire Council to commence the extension to the Bidgee Haven Retirement Hostel. The Grant of $4.68 million with an additional Council funded $270,000 for project and preliminary costs will fund a single level extension to the Bidgee Haven Retirement Hostel, with an additional 15 single rooms with ensuites, common areas, indoor and outdoor spaces, a dedicated activities room for residents to share, new kitchen, walk in cool room/freezer, walk in pantry, new dining room, new laundry, store room with staff bathroom and hand washing bays, and 3 self- contained units for overnight staff and professionals needs from out of town. Council has also applied for additional grant funding through the Department of Health – ‘The Remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Service Development Assistance Panel’ to provide assistance in the form of fully funding a Project Manager for the entire building project. I believe we have been successful in obtaining these funds but have not officially been notified.


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Interim June Financial Report As at 30 June 2019, the Hostel shows an operating profit of $175,710 against an adopted year to date budgeted profit of $16,700. Revenue, including Resident Care Fees, Care Subsidies, Accommodation fees and Daily Fees totalled $1,266,773 with a corresponding expense total of $1,091,063. Please note that Revenue and Expenditure as presented is an interim “snapshot” of the finances of the Bidgee Haven Retirement Hostel as at the end of June 2019 and will change when all accruals have been adjusted for the end of the financial year. The operating profit to June includes resident care fees raised in advance to 30 June 2019 and income did not change significantly from the May report. Expenses will increase in the June after payment of salaries, electricity, and other operating expenses. Generally, June accounts are received and paid in July and accrued back to June for the end of the financial year, which will result in a small operating profit as predicted after depreciation is included. The following interim profit and loss statement as at 30 June 2019 is provided for your information.


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ADOPTED

BUDGET

2018/19

AMENDED

BUDGET

MAR QBR YTD BUDGET

YTD

ACTUAL VARIANCE

Income:

Care Subsidies $850,000 $850,000 $850,000 $851,988 100%

Resident Care Fees $230,000 $290,000 $290,000 $388,059 134%

Respite Care Fees $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $1,555 31%

Training Subsidy $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 100%

Bond Retention Interest $20,171

Fundraising donations $1,000 $1,000 $1,000

$1,086,000 $1,151,000 $1,151,000 $1,266,773 110%

Expenditure

Salaries $735,000 $845,000 $845,000 $846,869 100%

Hostel -Medical Expenses $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $4,527 75%

Doctors Visits Hostel $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $1,650 66%

Training $5,000 $15,000 $15,000 $14,430 96%

Audit Fees $3,600 $3,600 $3,600 100%

Advertising $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0%

Electricity - Operational $30,000 $40,000 $40,000 $29,807 75%

Consultancy $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $100 1%

General Expenses $1,200 $2,700 $2,700 $4,090 151%

Linen Replacements $500 $500 $500 $2,209 442%

Laundry Expenses $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $3,321 33%

Cleaning Materials $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $6,410 92%

Pharmaceutical Supplies $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $10,772 90%

Food Supplies $35,000 $40,000 $40,000 $37,308 93%

Insurance $15,500 $15,500 $15,500 $12,934 83%

Administration fees $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 100%

Printing and Stationery $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $6,218 207%

Rates & Charges on Council

Property $8,500 $8,500 $8,500 $7,605 89%

R & M Office Equipment $55,000 $55,000 $1,000 $947 95%

R & M Motor Vehicle $3,000 $2,008 67%

R & M Furniture & Fittings $2,000 $962 48%

R & M Buildings $25,000 $19,656 79%

R & M Grounds $24,000 $20,807 87%

R & M Plant & Equipment

Subscriptions & Memberships $5,200 $5,200 $5,200 $2,424 47%

Licence Fees $300 $300 $300 $263 88%

Telephone $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $2,146 143%

$994,200 $1,134,300 $1,134,300 $1,091,063 96%

Net profit (Loss) $91,800 $16,700 $16,700 $175,710

Capital Expenditure $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $7,378

BIDGEE HAVEN RETIREMENT HOSTEL

INTERIM PROFIT AND LOSS AS AT 30 JUNE 2019

Financial Implication Impact on Council’s Operational Budget

Legislative Implication

Nil


Attachments Nil


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Item C – 4 TOURISM REPORT – July 2019

File number: D19.20547

Reporting Officer: Director of Corporate & Community Services Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 3: Our Economy – 3.2.1 Tourism

Officer Recommendation:

That Council accept the June 2019 Tourism report for information.

Purpose of Report

To provide Council with a progress report on Tourism activities.

Report

Attached to this report is the Tourism Monthly Statistics Reporting for the month of June 2019. As per table below, Visitor numbers continue to increase compared to previous years, dating back to 2017. This is by large an indication of the services provided in the region. Balranald Discovery Centre Visitation 2017, 2018 & 2019

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The BSC, National Parks and DRM (Destination Riverina Murray) joint venture has now been rolled out. We have committed to advertise with Outback Beds and continue to seek advertising opportunities relevant to the region.

Windows into our Past Project Our Windows into our Past Project has commenced with the ‘Building’ Theme photos now on display. The images will change regularly with a different focus and this project is being managed by our Volunteer program. Regent Parrot - Euston Further to previous Euston Beautification & Tourism Committee meeting and subsequent minutes, Michael Todd, Senior Project Officer Department Planning Industry & Environment and Karin Suiter, Land Services Officer, Western Local Land Services will be presenting to Council on 29th July 2019. A good opportunity exists to work with Western Local Land Services and Department Planning Industry & Environment (previously OEH) in relation to the Regent Parrot, which has a strong habitat in the Euston Township. Office of Environment & Heritage – Sustainable Councils & Communities OEH (now Department Planning Industry & Environment) contacted Manager Community & Tourism Services to assist with the production of a documentary for their Sustainable Councils & Communities program. After 2 days of shooting, using local residents, the final product will be made available in July/August, however it focused on the drought, and the impact it has had on the community as well as the current cost of energy to the community. The Department is currently assisting council by way of researching opportunities to save energy costs on council facilities, at no cost to council. Heritage near Me Grant The Heritage near Me Grant for the Balranald Discovery Centre Precinct & Heritage Trail Project acquittal has been reviewed and accepted by OEH. The project included:

Malcolm Museum rewiring, shelving Wintong School repairs Old Balranald Gaol metal canopy Storyboards at Discovery Centre and Euston

Continued Focus We are continuing our focus on:

Visitor Guide updates in preparation for reprint

Social Media Policy – how we use Social Media and the benefits of facts to the visitors


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Visitor Centre operating hours - revisit the operating hours of the Balranald Visitor Centre with a view of extending the Monday to Friday opening hours

POS (Point of Sale) for Visitor Centre has now been purchased and installed.

Website – quoting and research on a new website for Discover Balranald & Surrounds. The current website does not have an online booking engine which is a necessity for our visitors to make online bookings.

Merchandise Sales – mark-ups and what we stock




Attachments Balranald Tourism Committee – postponed (quorum number not met) Euston Tourism & Beautification Minutes 2nd July 2019


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Balranald Visitor Centre - Monthly Report - June 2019

Visitors in Centre & Interpretive Pavilion

Top Merchandise Sales

Current Month

Previous Month

Change %

Item No.

Visitor Information Centre

1457 1666 -14.34%

Frog Figurines 60

Interpretive Pavilion

680 1472 -

116.47%

Postcards 45

Koala Hill Notepads 41

Monthly Merchandise Sales Figures

$4,910.00

$6,311.00 -22.20%

Odd Ball Construction P/Cards

32

Jackets/T Shirts 28

Social Media and Website Visitation

Facebook

Total Page Likes

Total Reach

Current Month Total Engagement

10,385 15,780 1,666

Website (Since Aug 2016)

Total Number of

Visitors

Total Page

Views 50,367 92,837 This Period 1,419 2,271

murrayriver.com.au Website

No. of times Ad displayed

Direct leads to website

More Information Page Views

Total national

bookings & enquiries

Current Month (June) 210 41 311 162

Since Listed 21,549 2,849 23,894 75,122


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Infrastructure and Development Reports

Item I - 4 MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM File: D18.11716 Reporting Officer: Director of Infrastructure and Development – Ray Davy Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5: Our Infrastructure – A community that maintains and strengthens its natural and built environment Officer Recommendation: That the report be noted.

Purpose of Report To provide Council with a progress report on works currently in hand, and to report on matters referred to the DID at a previous OCM for report. Report 1. Major Projects

1.1 MR67 – Wool Track

The final bitumen was laid on 29 June 2019, so ensuring project

completion on time as projected. Ancillary works such as guideposts and

signage have since been completed. Final quality assurance etc

paperwork is being compiled for submission to RMS.

Although some accounts remain to be finalised within the Council’s

system, the final project cost will be approximately $300,000 below

budget. However, this is primarily due to the decision to defer the second

bitumen coat until the “missing link” is completed as described below.

The original concept for the project involved ripping up, widening,

resheeting and sealing a length of approximately 4.5 km of narrow and

poor bitumen that is within the project just completed. However, a decision

was made at some stage, presumably for budget reasons, to exclude this

from the project. As a consequence the two sections of new road are

separated by this stretch of narrow and (in parts) failing bitumen

pavement.


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Application will be made for funding to upgrade this section in the 2019-20

year, by widening the formation by approximately 1.5 metres on each

side, ripping and reconstructing a variable width (0 – 1.5 metres) of

existing pavement on each side, and then resealing the pavement to the

same width as the recently completed works.

1.2 MR514 Homebush - Oxley Road

As reported last month, the original scope of works for this project in

2018-19 involved the resheeting and bitumen sealing of approximately 1.7

km, and it was proposed that instead of sealing the available funding be

put to maximising the length that could be resheeted and cement

stabilised.

In the event, it has been possible to achieve both objectives - the

completed work will include 3.9 km of stabilised gravel of which 3 km will

be sealed, with formation works undertaken on another 1.1 km. This has

been achieved with a cost over-run of approximately $20,000 which is

being funded from elsewhere within the 2018-19 roads budget.

1.3 Market Street upgrade

Following Council’s decision at the May OCM to abandon the conversion

to underground power, the designs were amended and tenders for the

works were publicly advertised on 3 July 2019 with a closing date of 24

July 2019. The outcome of this tender is covered in a separate report to

Council (late item).

1.4 Truck wash

The truck wash including a new light vehicle washdown facility for Council

vehicles was completed in the first week of July.

1.5 Riverfront precinct

Grant funding of $1.026 million has been secured for improvements to the

Riverfront including construction of a second swing bridge and expanding

walking trails on the southern shore. This project is now moving into the

preliminary design stage and a more detailed report will be presented to

Council next month.


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2. Road Maintenance Program

2.1 Ivanhoe - Mildura Road

This road has been significantly upgraded under a grant of $300,000 for

drought-related maintenance works to address damage by heavy

vehicles. As previously advised, it is intended to allocate part of the

Commonwealth drought relief funding to further work on this road, and to

ensure that it is properly maintained under the regular unsealed roads

maintenance program in 2019-20.

2.2 Unsealed road maintenance grading

A comprehensive maintenance grading plan is currently being prepared

for the year. In the meantime, graders have been working in the northeast

of the Shire following recent rain.

It is proposed to sink a number of additional bores around the Shire under

the current drought relief funding, to reduce the future cost of carting

water for road maintenance.

2.3 Sealed road maintenance

Planning for sealed road maintenance for the year, including heavy

patching and bitumen reseals has not yet commenced, pending

confirmation of RMS funding.

One initiative proposed as part of this program is the removal of

redundant grids where the adjoining properties are now fenced.

2.4 Minor improvement works

The two minor improvement projects on MR67 previously reported are

currently in hand. One of these is a realignment of the road at the northern

boundary of the Shire where there is a hazardous alignment shift at a grid.

The other is shoulder widening for right turning traffic at the Clare School

turnout.

In addition, representations have been received for the construction of a

truck layby area between Balranald and Ivanhoe. A possible location is at

Hatfield in conjunction with a rest stop that can take advantage of the

toilets at Hatfield Hall. This will require further investigation before

committing funds.


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3. Water, sewerage and drainage

3.1 Balranald Sewerage Program

The works program for 2019-20 has yet to be finalised. At this stage it is

likely to comprise further extension of sewer main relining program and

some upgrading of pumps and switchboards.

3.2 Balranald Water Network Upgrade

The works program for 2019-20 has yet to be finalised. This will include

further replacement of old AC mains, air scouring and valve replacements

and replacement of one or both raw water intake pumps at the river

intakes, and a major switchboard upgrade.

A major element of the program is the scheduled refurbishment of the

filtered water reservoir. Planning is about to commence for this project,

which will necessitate some restrictions on supply (involving filtered water

or raw water or both) during the works – the actual method of approach

and timing of the works is yet to be determined.

No further advice has been received regarding funding for either the

IWCMP or a replacement water treatment plant.

3.3 Euston Sewerage Program

The works program for 2019-20 has yet to be finalised. At this stage it is

likely to comprise some upgrading of pumps and switchboards.

3.4 Euston Water Network Upgrade

The installation of new valves and maintenance on installed valves under

the 2018-19 program is substantially complete. The works program for

2019-20 has yet to be finalised but will include a switchboard upgrade and

alkalinity correction measures.


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4. Buildings and Facilities

4.1 Football/Netball Club

Evaluation of the costs associated with insulation and air conditioning is

still in hand, with estimates of various system solutions being obtained.

When the scope and cost of this is known, the capacity to undertake

general building works will be reassessed. This does not affect the

expansion and upgrading of the kitchen, which remains a priority for

construction after the football season.

Program update: approved milestone dates are 50% completion by 30th

September 2019 and completion by 29th February 2020.

Total budget: $221,000

4.2 Swimming Pool

At the June OCM Council gave the General Manager delegated authority

to accept tenders for improvements to the swimming pool facilities,

comprising new shade sail and barbeque, change room improvements

and miscellaneous related works. Only one tender was received which

was considerably above the pre-tender estimate and the budget. Further

proposals are now being solicited in an effort to have the grant-funded

works completed within budget.

Program update: milestone dates are 50% completion by 31st August

2019 and completion by 23rd October 2019.

Budget: $185,000

4.3 Bidgee Haven Hostel

Council has been verbally offered fully funded project management

support by the Commonwealth, as noted in Agenda Report C-1, and the

terms of such an engagement are currently being finalised. The next step

will be to finalise the scope and design brief for the project with the project

manager, to turn these into design briefs for the specialist design

consultants, and to prepare a detailed cost plan.

Program: the project is to be completed by 31 December 2020

Budget: $4.95 million including $4.68 million in grant funding

4.4 Aerodrome

No items to report.


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4.5 Balranald Landfill

A program of improvements is underway at the landfill including cleanup

of historic uncontrolled tipping, reconfiguration of the main pit and better

control of specialist waste. Shredding of tyres, timber pallets and green

waste will be undertaken after the inflow of timber pallets from the solar

farms is finished.

In future, it is intended to provide complete separation of the public from

the pit area.

A long-term Management Plan for the landfill will be prepared later in the

year

4.6 Euston Landfill

No items to report. Management of this facility is outsourced to Robinvale

Waste

4.7 Balranald Cemetery

The proposed construction of a dual use toilet to service both the

cemetery and the truck wash remains contentious. A master plan of the

cemetery is required to identify an appropriate site for an “open air chapel”

or similar public space for graveside funerals and memorial services, with

a view to potentially locating a further toilet nearby.

New fencing has been installed and a number of minor improvement

works have been provided for in the 2019-20 budget.

4.8 Euston Cemetery

Provision has been made in the draft 2019-20 budget for installation of a

toilet and perimeter irrigation.

4.9 Greenham Park

The election commitment by the Commonwealth government for funding

to upgrade facilities at Greenham Park has been informally confirmed by

the Hon Sussan Ley. Subject to formal confirmation, this work will be

incorporated with the building works being tendered for the

Football/Netball Club building.


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5. Town Maintenance Works

5.1 Balranald town maintenance

The Operations team continue to carry out routine town maintenance

tasks and specific works as required from time to time. There are no

specific items of concern at this time.

5.2 Euston town maintenance

The Operations team continue to carry out routine town maintenance

tasks and specific works as required from time to time. There are no

specific items of concern at this time.

6. Budget Overview

A detailed outline of proposed works based on approved budget

allocations for the 2019-20 year will be provided to the next meeting of

Council.

7. Overview of Current Grants

Grants currently active or in application are summarised in the attached

table (Attachment 1)

8. Matter referred for report

Evaluation of the potential to upgrade the capacity of the Euston filtered

water system and extend the service area, as requested by Council at the

April OCM, has not yet commenced.

Consultation regarding the potential lease of land to Balranald Field and

Game, as requested by Council at the May OCM, has been undertaken.

However, no recommendation is made on this matter as yet, pending the

outcome of an internal evaluation of possible options for the use of this

land.

Financial Implication

As per budgeted works program unless otherwise noted in this Report.

Legislative Implication

Nil.

Policy Implication Various

Attachments Grants summary


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Item I - 5 PLANNING ADMINISTRATION

File: D19.20755 Reporting Officer: Director Infrastructure and Development – Ray Davy Operational Plan Objective: Pillar 5: Our Infrastructure – A community that maintains and strengthens its natural and built environment Officer Recommendation:

That the report be noted.

Purpose of Report To advise Council of activities in the Planning area. Report The following Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, Section 68 Certificates and / or Notices of Determination have been issued under delegated authority since the June 2019 meeting of Council.

Application Owner/Applicant Locality Description

DA 39/2019 C Costa Euston Farm Shed

DA 40/2019 Brent Williams &

Associates

Euston Farm Shed

DA 41/2019 Nathdwara

Investments Pty

Ltd

Balranald Replace Service

Station Sign

S68 01/2020 Sunraysia Solar

Farm Substation

Balranald On-Site Sewage

Management System

S68 02/2020 Limondale Solar

Farm Substation

Balranald On-Site Sewage

Management System

The following numbers of certificates relating to conveyancing have been issued since the June 2019 meeting of Council.

Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 Planning Information Certificates (10.7)

1

Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 Building Certificates (6.24)

1

Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 Outstanding Orders (121ZP)

0

Local Government Act 1993 Outstanding Orders (735A)

0


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Local Government Act 1993 Drainage Diagram

0

Biosecurity Act 2015 Outstanding Orders (Noxious Weeds)

0

The following numbers of warnings have been issued since the June 2019 meeting of Council.

Disobey Signs on Council Reserves Illegal Camping - Move On Directions

2


Legislative Implication Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 Local Government Act 1993 Biosecurity Act 2015 Conveyancing Act 1919


Attachments Nil.


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QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Nil

CLOSED MEETING - CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS Item CC – 1 PURCHASE OF BALRANALD GOLF CLUB - CROWN LANDS

RESERVE File number: D19.20775 Reporting Officer: Director of Corporate & Community Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Two: Our Place – 2.1 Promote our Community as a lifestyle, work and business destination and 2.11 (a) Develop, implement and promote a population, retention and attraction strategy. Reason for Confidentiality This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act 1993, which information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

Item CI – 2 MARKET STREET TENDERS File number: D19.20810 Reporting Officer: Director of Infrastructure & Development Operational Plan Objective: Pillar Two: Our Place – 2.1 Promote our Community as a lifestyle, work and business destination and 2.11 (a) Develop, implement and promote a population, retention and attraction strategy. Reason for Confidentiality This report is CONFIDENTIAL in accordance with Section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act 1993, which information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business

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