Agenda of Ordinary Meeting

ITEM 1 - APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To allow tendering of apologies for Councillors not present.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - COUNCILLORS LEAVE OF ABSENCE - 549911

Recommendation

THAT any apologies tendered be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.

General Manager's REPORT

A call for apologies is to be made.

ITEM 2 - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To allow an opportunity for Councillors to declare an interest in any items to be determined at this meeting.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - COUNCILLORS AND STAFF DECLARATION OF INTEREST - 2014 - 549912

Recommendation

THAT the Declarations of Interest be noted.

General Manager's REPORT

A call for Declarations of Interest.

ITEM 3 - DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To allow an opportunity for Councillors to declare any Political Donations received.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - COUNCILLORS DECLARATION OF POLITICAL DONATIONS - 549913

Recommendation

THAT any Political Donations be noted.

General Manager's REPORT

A call for Declarations of any Political Donations.

ITEM 4 - MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To allow noting of the Mayoral appointments plus other Councillors' activities Reports.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\MAYORAL MINUTES - 549914

Recommendation

THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.

General Manager's REPORT

A call for the Mayoral appointments and attendances as well as other Councillors’ activities reports to be tabled/read out.

ITEM 5 - GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Enabling procedural reports to be adopted.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.a - Provide quality administrative support and governance to councillors and residents.
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - BUSINESS PAPERS - 2014 - 549915

Recommendation

THAT:

1. Councillors call any items they wish to further consider

2. Items 6 to 13 be moved and seconded.

Director of Finance and Corporate Services' REPORT

Item 6 to 13 are considered to be of a procedural nature and it is proposed that they be moved and seconded as a group. Should any Councillor wish to amend or debate any of these items they should do so at this stage with the remainder of the items being moved and seconded.

ITEM 6 - CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Adoption of the Minutes
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	1. April 15 Ordinary Council minutes 2. May 6 2014 Extraordinary Council minutes
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - MINUTES - 2014 - 549916

Recommendation

THAT the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held 15 April 2014 and Extraordinary Meeting held 6 May 2014 be adopted.

General Manager's REPORT

The following minutes are attached for endorsement.

1. Minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 15 April, 2014.

2. Minutes of the Extraordinary Council meeting held on 6 May 2014.

ITEM 7 - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Adoption of Community Services Committee Recommendations.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	1. May 6 2014 Community Services Committee Meeting Report of
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COMMITTEES - REPORTS OF 2014 - 549917

Recommendation

THAT the report and recommendations of the Community Services Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6 May 2014 be adopted.

Community Services Manager's REPORT

Attached is the report of the Community Services Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6 May 2014 for Council’s adoption.

ITEM 8 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM COMMITTEE MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Adoption of Economic Development & Tourism Committee Recommendations
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	1. May 6 2014 Economic Development and Tourism Committee Report of
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COMMITTEES - REPORTS OF 2014 - 549918

Recommendation

THAT the report and recommendations of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6 May 2014 be adopted.

ACTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER's REPORT

Attached is the report of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6 May 2014 for Council’s adoption.

ITEM 9 - WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Adoption of the Works Committee Meeting Recommendations
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	1. May 6 2014 Works Committee Meeting Report of
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COMMITTEES - REPORTS OF 2014 - 549919

Recommendation

THAT the report and recommendations of the Works Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held 6 May 2014 be adopted.

Director of Engineering and Technical Services' REPORT

Attached is the report and recommendations of the Works Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6 May 2014 for Council’s adoption.

ITEM 10 - QUARRY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Adoption of the Quarry Review Committee Meeting Recommendations
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	1. May 6 2014 Quarry Review Committee Meeting Report of
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COMMITTEES - REPORTS OF 2014 - 552673

Recommendation

THAT the report and recommendations of the Quarry Review Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held 6 May 2014 be adopted.

Director of Engineering and Technical Services' REPORT

Attached is the report and recommendations of the Quarry Review Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6 May 2014 for Council’s adoption.

ITEM 11 - EUGOWRA MUSEUM LAND ACQUISITION

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Seeking authorisation for contract of sale to be signed and Council seal affixed.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.2.1.b - Review current arrangements and level of support to Museums in Cabonne
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES\MUSEUM AND GALLERIES MANAGEMENT\EUGOWRA MUSEUM - 551358

Recommendation

THAT Council authorise Council’s seal to be affixed to the contract of sale and for the Mayor and General Manager to sign the contract.

Urban Assets Coordinator's REPORT

The Eugowra Museum S355 committee have for a number of years been seeking to enlarge the Museum land for the exhibition of more displays. Due to unforeseen circumstances for the committee, this process has taken a number of years.

A parcel of land at the rear of the museum building was gifted to the museum and a small parcel of land beside the museum was purchased by the museum committee to gain access to the rear area.

The project was to be at no expense to Council with costs to be borne by the museum. Council, however, did support the project with a grant of $9,000 to assist with surveying and legal costs. Approximately $6,000 has been expended to date. The museum has now paid the $1,500 purchase price for the side area of land.

When the transactions are complete the additional land will be owned by Council but the museum will be operated by the S355 museum committee.

Council authorisation is now sought for the Mayor and General Manager to sign the contract of sale for the side area of land and for Council’s seal to be affixed.

ITEM 12 - DELEGATION OF FUNCTION - NATIONAL HEAVY VEHICLE LAW

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To delegate function to the General Manager
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5 A Council that is effective and efficient
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT\PERMITS\WEIGHT LOAD LIMITS - INCLUDING B DOUBLES - 550137

Recommendation

THAT Subject to not receiving direction from the Council as to the consideration of any particular matter by the Council itself, and subject to the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations thereunder and any express policy of the Council or regulations of any public authority other than the Council and pursuant to the powers conferred on Council by s377 of the Local Government Act 1993, the General Manager, Andrew Lee Hopkins, be authorised to exercise or perform on behalf of the Council the powers, authorities, duties and functions as follows:

· The powers, functions and duties of Council as a Road Manager under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) in addition to his other delegations previously resolved.

Design Manager's REPORT

BACKGROUND

Council at its December 2013 meeting noted a report providing background to the new Heavy Vehicle National Law stating the General Manager had delegated authority as a road manager under Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) (HVNL) legislation. The report noted that Council was a Road Manager under the HVNL. The report did not, however, provide delegated authority to the General Manager to act as the Road Manager under this legislation.

Due to Council’s increased responsibility and accountability under the new HVNL as a Road Manager, delegation is required for Council to meet its legislated obligations in a timely manner. The powers Council has as a Road Manager under the HVNL are outlined below. It is proposed to delegate these functions to the General Manager.

Section 156 Deciding request for consent generally

(1) If the Regulator asks a road manager for a road for the road manager’s consent to the grant of a mass or dimension authority, the road manager must decide to give or not to give the consent—

(a) within—

(i) 28 days after the request is made, unless subparagraph (ii) applies; or

(ii) if this section applies because the road manager gave the Regulator a notice of objection to the grant under section 167—14 days after giving the notice of objection; or

(b) within a longer period, of not more than 6 months after the request is made, agreed to by the Regulator.

Note—

See, however, sections 159, 167 and 168.

(2) The road manager may ask for, and the Regulator may agree

to, a longer period under subsection (1)(b) only if—

(a) consultation is required under a law with another entity (including, for example, for the purpose of obtaining that entity’s approval to give the consent); or

(b) the road manager considers a route assessment is necessary for deciding whether to give or not to give the consent; or

(c) the road manager is the road authority for the participating jurisdiction and considers that a local government authority that is not required under a law to be consulted should nevertheless be consulted before deciding whether to give or not to give the consent.

(3) The road manager may decide not to give the consent only if

the road manager is satisfied—

(a) the mass or dimension authority will, or is likely to—

(i) cause damage to road infrastructure; or

(ii) impose adverse effects on the community arising from noise, emissions or traffic congestion or from other matters stated in approved guidelines; or

(iii) pose significant risks to public safety arising from heavy vehicle use that is incompatible with road infrastructure or traffic conditions; and

(b) it is not possible to grant the authority subject to road conditions or travel conditions that will avoid, or significantly minimise—

(i) the damage or likely damage; or

(ii) the adverse effects or likely adverse effects; or

(iii) the significant risks or likely significant risks.

(4) Also, in deciding whether or not to give the consent, the road manager must have regard to—

(a) for a mass or dimension exemption—the approved guidelines for granting mass or dimension exemptions; or

(b) for a class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation—the approved guidelines for granting class 2 heavy vehicle authorisations.

(5) If the Regulator agrees to a longer period under subsection (1)(b), the Regulator must give the applicant for the mass or dimension authority concerned a written statement of the decision—

(a) identifying the road manager concerned; and

(b) indicating the ground on which the road manager asked for a longer period.

(6) If a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority decides not to give consent to the grant of the authority, the relevant road manager must give the Regulator a written statement that explains the road manager’s decision and complies with section 172.

Section 159 Deciding request for consent if route assessment required

(1) This section applies if—

(a) a person (the applicant) applies for a mass or dimension exemption (permit) or class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (permit); and

(b) the Regulator asks a road manager for a road for the road manager’s consent to the grant of the exemption or authorisation; and

(c) the road manager considers a route assessment is necessary for deciding whether to give or not to give the consent.

(2) The road manager may notify the Regulator of the following—

(a) that a route assessment is required for the road manager deciding whether to give or not to give the consent;

(b) the fee payable (if any) for the route assessment under a law of the jurisdiction in which the road is situated.

(3) The Regulator must notify the applicant of the following—

(a) that a route assessment is required for the road manager deciding whether to give or not to give the consent;

(b) the fee payable (if any) for the route assessment under a law of the jurisdiction in which the road is situated;

(c) if a fee is payable for the route assessment under a law of the jurisdiction in which the road is situated, that the road manager may stop considering whether to give or not to give the consent until the fee is paid;

(d) if, under section 156(1)(b), the Regulator agrees to a longer period for the road manager deciding whether to give or not to give the consent, the longer period agreed by the Regulator.

(4) If a fee is payable for the route assessment under a law of the

jurisdiction in which the road is situated—

(a) the road manager may stop considering whether to give or not to give the consent until the fee is paid; and

(b) the period between the day the applicant is given the notification under subsection (3) and the day the fee is paid must not be counted in working out the period taken by the road manager to decide whether to give or not to give the consent.

(5) If the applicant does not pay the fee for the route assessment within 28 days after the notification is given to the applicant under subsection (3), or a longer period agreed to by the Regulator, the application lapses.

Section 160 Imposition of road conditions

(1) A relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority may consent to the grant of the authority subject to—

(a) except in the case of a class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (notice)—the condition that a stated road condition is imposed on the authority; or

(b) in the case of a class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (notice)—the condition that a stated road condition of a type prescribed by the national regulations is imposed on the authority.

(2) If a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority consents to the grant of the authority subject to a condition as mentioned in subsection (1)(a)—

(a) the relevant road manager must give the Regulator a written statement that explains the road manager’s decision to give consent to the grant of the authority subject to the condition and complies with section 172; and

(b) the Regulator must impose the stated road condition on the authority.

(3) If a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority consents to the grant of the authority subject to a condition as mentioned in subsection (1)(b), the Regulator must impose the stated road condition on the authority.

(4) The national regulations may prescribe road conditions, or kinds of road conditions, for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) and must prescribe the circumstances in which it is appropriate to impose such a condition.

Section 161 Imposition of travel conditions

(1) A relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority may consent to the grant of the authority subject to the condition that a stated travel condition is imposed on the authority.

(2) If a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority consents to the grant of the authority as mentioned in subsection (1)—

(b) the Regulator must impose the stated travel condition on the authority.

Section 162 Imposition of vehicle conditions

(1) A relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority

who gives consent to the grant of the authority may ask the Regulator to impose a stated vehicle condition on the authority.

(2) If a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority

makes a request as mentioned in subsection (1), the Regulator

must—

(a) consider the request and decide—

(i) to impose the stated vehicle condition on the authority (with or without modification); or

(ii) not to impose the stated vehicle condition on the authority; and

(b) notify the relevant road manager of the decision under paragraph (a).

Section 169 Granting limited consent for trial purposes

(1) A relevant road manager may give consent to the grant of a mass or dimension authority for a trial period of no more than 3 months specified by the road manager.

(2) The trial period determines the maximum period for which the mass or dimension authority applies.

(3) If there is more than one relevant road manager in relation to a proposed mass or dimension authority, the consent of one or more of the road managers is ineffective unless all the road managers give their consent to the same effect.

Section 170 Renewal of limited consent for trial purposes

(1) The Regulator must notify each relevant road manager that gave consent under section 169 that the mass or dimension authority concerned will be renewed with effect from the end of the current period of its duration unless action is taken under this section.

(2) The notification must be given at least one month before the end of the current trial period.

(3) The Regulator must renew the mass or dimension authority for a further trial period of no more than 3 months, unless the Regulator receives a written objection to its renewal from a relevant road manager within the current trial period.

(4) The mass or dimension authority is renewable for one or more further trial periods

Section 174 Amendment or cancellation on request by relevant road manager

(1) This section applies if a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority granted by Commonwealth Gazette notice is satisfied the use of heavy vehicles on a road under the authority—

(a) has caused, or is likely to cause, damage to road infrastructure; or

(b) has had, or is likely to have, an adverse effect on the community arising from noise, emissions or traffic congestion or from other matters stated in approved guidelines; or

(c) has posed, or is likely to pose, a significant risk to public safety arising from heavy vehicle use that is incompatible with road infrastructure or traffic conditions.

(2) The road manager may ask the Regulator to—

(a) amend the mass or dimension authority by—

(i) amending the areas or routes to which the authority applies; or

(ii) amending the days or hours to which the authority applies; or

(iii) imposing or amending road conditions or travel conditions; or

(b) cancel the authority.

(3) The Regulator must comply with the request.

(4) However, if consent to the grant of the mass or dimension

authority was given by a road authority under section 163—

(a) the Regulator may refer the request to the road authority; and

(b) if the road authority gives the Regulator its written approval of the request, the Regulator must comply with the request; and

(c) if the road authority does not give written approval of the road manager’s request within 28 days after the referral is made, the Regulator—

(i) must not comply with the request; and

(ii) must notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.

(5) Notice of the amendment or cancellation must be published—

(a) in—

(i) the Commonwealth Gazette; and

(ii) a newspaper circulating generally throughout each relevant participating jurisdiction; and

(b) on the Regulator’s website; and

(c) in any other newspaper the Regulator considers appropriate.

Example for the purposes of paragraph (c)—

If the mass or dimension authority relates to a particular part of a participating jurisdiction, the Regulator may consider it appropriate to publish the notice in a newspaper circulating generally in the part.

(6) The amendment or cancellation takes effect—

(a) 28 days after the Commonwealth Gazette notice is published under subsection (5); or

(b) if a later time is stated in the Commonwealth Gazette notice, at the later time.

(7) In this section—

relevant participating jurisdiction, for a mass or dimension authority, means a participating jurisdiction in which the whole or part of an area or route to which the authority applies is situated.

Section 178 Amendment or cancellation on request by relevant road manager

(1) This section applies if a relevant road manager for a mass or dimension authority granted by giving a person a permit is satisfied the use of heavy vehicles on a road under the authority—

(a) has caused, or is likely to cause, damage to road infrastructure; or

(b) has had, or is likely to have, an adverse effect on the community arising from noise, emissions or traffic congestion or from other matters stated in approved guidelines; or

(c) has posed, or is likely to pose, a significant risk to public safety arising from heavy vehicle use that is incompatible with road infrastructure or traffic conditions.

(2) The road manager may ask the Regulator to—

(a) amend the mass or dimension authority, including, for example, by—

(i) amending the areas or routes to which the authority applies; or

(ii) amending the days or hours to which the authority applies; or

(iii) imposing or amending road conditions or travel conditions on the authority; or

(b) cancel the authority.

(3) The Regulator must comply with the request.

(4) However, if consent to the grant of the mass or dimension authority was given by a road authority under section 163—

(a) the Regulator may refer the request to the road authority; and

(b) if the road authority gives the Regulator its written approval of the request, the Regulator must comply with the request; and

(c) if the road authority does not give written approval of the request within 28 days after the referral is made, the Regulator—

(i) must not comply with the request; and

(ii) must notify the road manager that the road authority has not given its written approval of the request and, as a result, the Regulator must not comply with it.

(5) If the mass or dimension authority is amended or cancelled under this section, the Regulator must give the holder of the permit for the authority notice of the amendment or cancellation at least 28 days before the amendment or cancellation is to take effect.

(6) The notice given to the holder must state—

(a) the day the amendment or cancellation is to take effect; and

(b) the reasons given by the road manager for the amendment or cancellation; and

(c) the review and appeal information for the road manager’s decision.

ITEM 13 - WBC ALLIANCE SHARED SERVICES PROJECT

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To provide an update of the progress of the Shared Services project.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.4.c - Ensure long term viability of Wellington/Blayney/Cabonne (WBC) Strategic Alliance
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNMENT RELATIONS\LOCAL AND REGIONAL LIAISON\WBC SHARED SERVICES - 551424

Recommendation

THAT Councillors attend the Shared Services Project workshop in Blayney on 4 June 2014.

General Manager's REPORT

Councillors will be aware the WBC Alliance contracted KPMG Consulting to undertake an analysis of Shared Service Delivery and to review such an approach against the recommendations of the Review into Local Government, to identify if Blayney, Cabonne and Central Tablelands Water could improve their efficiencies and help identify a direction and operating model to achieve this. This report will provide a brief background of the project to date. All staff have received the same information.

History

The WBC Councils have been working in the area of Shared Services for over ten years and prior to the review into local government, member Councils had already decided to review services currently being providing and identify opportunities to reduce the cost of service delivery to provide improved community benefit.

Positive discussions have been held with the Office of Local Government and the WBC was encouraged to undertake this work.

In late 2013 the Councils considered the next step forward and called for expressions of interest to undertake the review.

The Brief

There are three steps to this project:

Step 1. Agree on the vision, mission and purpose of the proposed new entity and agree on services to be analysed.

Step 2. Complete high level analysis to identify a range of services to determine if savings could be achieved through delivery in a shared arrangement.

These two steps have now been completed.

Step 3. Business case development, establishment of the legal entity and implementation

Stage 3 has not yet commenced.

Data Collection

As part of this process, the General Managers identified a group of service functions (20), across all sections of councils, including water and sewer, civil construction, planning, building and environmental health, procurement, tender and contract management, IT, human resources and the finance area. This required the provision of data on staff numbers, salaries and time spent by staff on their identified duties. A review was also made of council assets, their utilisation and budgets, to see if asset use was optimal. Staff providing this information had a very short time frame to return this information and did exceptionally well to coordinate this information across the three councils.

The information was then analysed by KPMG to identify if and where shared service delivery or varied asset utilisation could be implemented to achieve savings and efficiencies.

The Findings

Within Step 1, the General Managers identified a group of service functions (20) for analysis by KPMG. These included water and sewer, civil construction and maintenance, design, planning, building and environmental health, procurement, fleet management, tender and contract management, IT, human resources and the finance area.

Data on these services was provided to KPMG, relating to staff numbers, salaries and time spent by staff on their various duties. A review was also undertaken of council assets, their utilisation and budgets, to determine if asset use was optimal. A number of staff were required to provide this information in a relatively short time frame and did exceptionally well, to coordinate this information across the three councils.

In their analysis KPMG grouped services into three key areas (Service Groups):

1. Strategic and support service activities

Corporate and back office activities (not direct service delivery). Typically repetitive and generic activities that support the functions of direct service delivery and hence do not have an underlying revenue base.

2. Specialist services

Activities that require a high-degree of subject matter expertise and/or professional judgement. Specialist service provision to rate payers and the broader community, and have an underlying revenue base (rates, fees and charges).

3. Direct field services

Provide infrastructure services to rate payers and the broader community, services that have an underlying revenue base.

The Results so far

KPMG presented the results of their review to the General Managers, Mayors and Chairman at a meeting last week, where it was recommended that the WBC move ahead with a number of focus areas identified within service groups 1 and 2.

It was also recommend by KPMG, that there is enough evidence of potential savings to move to Step 3, together with further analysis of the service functions contained within group 3.

Step 3 would involve:

· Developing the business case and operating model. This will include more detail on how the model would work, the workforce profile (eg. do we have skills or capacity gaps?) and how much the future operating model would cost to develop, implement and maintain.

· An implementation plan and timetable; and

· Identification of areas where, whilst savings could be achieved, but implementation is not possible due to geography, strategic capacity, cost to implement or other factors.

To allow the delivery of shared services to be functional, the member councils will need to enter into contracts with each other to provide agreed services – by way of a joint-venture agreement(s). This will ensure commitment to projects, the provision of physical resources and funding for their delivery. Councils currently have agreements or contracts with our suppliers and a similar arrangement would exist where the shared service organisation hires staff or enters into contracts for the supply of products or services.

Conclusion

The KPMG Review is a starting point for the WBC Councils to consider and discuss our direction with shared services. Shared Services was highlighted in the Review into Local Government documents and the WBC Councils are a pioneer in NSW in this area.

Councillors are encouraged to attend a workshop on the Shared Service Project scheduled for Wednesday 4 June at the Blayney Community Centre from 10.30am until 1.00pm where they will be provided with further information and given the opportunity to provide feedback.

The WBC Alliance Board meeting will follow this workshop from 1.30pm until 3.00pm.

ITEM 14 - CONDUCT OF COUNCIL ELECTIONS

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	For Council to resolve to withdraw from election arrangement with NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC)
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.a - Provide quality administrative support and governance to Councillors and Residents
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\ELECTIONS\ELECTORAL BODIES - NSW ELECTORAL COMMISSION - 552745

Recommendation

THAT Council advise the NSW Electoral Commissioner that at this stage it will be seeking tenders in conjunction with CENTROC for the conduct of the 2016 Local Government elections.

Director of Finance and Corporate Services' REPORT

At its October meeting Council resolved to enter into a contract with the Electroral Commission of NSW to administer all elections of the Council. The Electoral Commission was advised of the resolution and has advised Council that they have not as yet completed the contract arrangements and will forward a contract when arrangements are in place.

Subsequent to the Council decision, CENTROC have determined to enter into a joint tendering arrangement with a view to seeking more competitive pricing for the conduct of the 2016 Local Government elections. To enable Council to participate in the CENTROC initiative it will be necessary for Council to advise the NSW Electoral Commission accordingly and to refrain from entering into contract arrangements at this stage.

ITEM 15 - BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE FUNDING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	For Council to determine continuing support of the Business Enterprise Centre.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Funded from Plant Reserve
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.b - Maintain strong relationships and liaise effectively with all relevant Government agencies and other councils
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\LIAISON\BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE - BEC ORANGE - 552747

Recommendation

THAT Council continue to support the Central West BEC with Council’s contribution being in kind assistance through the provision of a motor vehicle of which Council retains ownership.

Director of Finance and Corporate Services' REPORT

Cabonne Council was a founding member of the Central West BEC and at its meeting on 4 December 1989 Council resolved that:

1) Council participate in the Orange, Cabonne, Blayney Enterprise Centre, on the basis that continued participation is subject to annual review;

2) Council’s contribution to the Centre be in-kind assistance through the provision of a motor vehicle, which Council retains ownership of; and

3) Council’s delegates to the Enterprise Centre be Councillors JR Swift and LM Stapleton.

The motor vehicle was purchased and has been provided to the Centre on a continuous basis ever since, although it appears that at some stage the annual review of Council’s continued participation appears to have lapsed other than the annual appointment of delegates at Council’s September Ordinary meeting.

The Central West BEC is a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to start a business and existing businesses looking for business advice, support and assistance.

The Central West BEC provides information and advice on a range of business subjects, including:

· Starting a business

· Growing an Existing Business

· E-Commerce

· Business Plans

· Marketing

· Taxation

· Business Structures

· Financial Management

· Employing staff

· Importing and Exporting

· Government Regulations

The Central West Business Enterprise Centre is a Registered Training Organisation, accredited through Australian Skills Quality Authority. The BEC offers a range of accredited and non-accredited business related training courses to assist the Enterprise Manager develop skills to grow their business.

The Central West BEC works closely with Council’s Economic Development Unit to facilitate the Cabonne Daroo Business Awards. The CEO of the BEC acts as Chairman of the Daroo Awards Committee and the BEC sponsor the awards each year.

The Central West Business Enterprise Centre, through the NSW Governments Small Biz Connect program, has facilitated the Small Biz Bus visits in the Cabonne Shire. The bus has now visited Molong twice and Canowindra once and has been very well received by the community each time.

The Central West BEC acts as an agent for Cabonne Council; providing a point in Orange where Cabonne ratepayers can make payments. The Central West BEC office also provides a location in Orange for Cabonne Council’s annual draft IP&R reports to be displayed.

In view of the above valuable services provided by the BEC it is considered that Council should continue its support for the Centre in the form of the ongoing provision of the motor vehicle.

ITEM 16 - CENTRAL WEST LIBRARIES

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Requested by Council
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	If additional contribution is resolved, total contribution would still be within overall libraries budget
IPR Linkage	3.3.2.b - Participate in decision making processes and initiatives of Central West Libraries (CWL)
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\COMMUNITY SERVICES\LIBRARY AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ACCESS\CENTRAL WEST LIBRARIES - 552552

Recommendation

THAT Council:

1. Notify Central West Libraries that the balance of the requested contribution which is in excess of the Rate Pegging Rate is to be achieved by reducing Council’s contribution from the book vote.

2. Contribute an amount of $5,415, being rent now not due or paid for Molong Railway Station, to Central West Libraries.

3. Invite the Manager Central West Libraries to address Council and then hold a workshop to consider the future provision of library services to the community within Cabonne Shire.

Administration Manager's REPORT

Council received a report to the April Council meeting at which it resolved:

MOTION (MacSmith/Hayes)

THAT Council:

1. Keep Member Council contributions limited to the Rate Pegging Rate of 2.3%.

2. Work with Central West Libraries to identify areas of savings.

3. Receive a report outlining library services provided within the Shire including usage statistics.

This report is to satisfy points 2. and 3. above.

2. Areas of savings

Following discussion with the Manager CWL it is considered the only available options for achieving budget savings (within the CWL expenditure) and meet the Council resolution to limit its contribution to the rate pegging limit will be to:

Strategy	Impact	Considerations
Reduce Council’s contribution to the “book vote” by the necessary amount.	As the target to reduce by was reported as $39,398 (being the amount the requested contribution is above the rate peg limit) and the book vote is only $34,137, additional savings are required.	If all/most CWL member councils take this option there may a negative public reaction as no/few new collection items will be purchased. It should also be noted the Manager CWL has stated that members of the public requesting a new item at a branch library from any Council which did not contribute to the book vote would not be given access to said item.
Reduce the staff hours at the libraries.	As detailed below Cabonne libraries already open below the NSW standard.	Minimal savings without substantial cuts and highly probable negative public reaction.

An additional contribution has been identified, available once only, which will allow the budget shortfall to be met without reducing library hours.

That is, to use the budget allocation set aside for payment of rent at the Molong Railway Station which was waived by the previous Head-lease holder. This provides an amount of $5,415 to be used to make up the shortfall and stay within the overall Cabonne budget for libraries. This would cover the shortfall and provide $154 towards the book vote.

3. Library Services

Central West Libraries consistent with the Joint Agreement provides library services within Cabonne at:

Location

Days

Hours

Canowindra

(16 hours)

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

2pm to 5pm

11am to 1pm then 2pm to 5pm

10am to 1pm then 2pm to 5pm

10am to 2pm

Manildra

(12 hours)

Monday

Wednesday

Friday

10am to 2pm

Molong

(15 hours)

Monday

Wednesday

Friday

11am to 1pm then 2pm to 5pm

Note: the NSW Standard by population for these libraries is 17 hours per week.

It should be noted that the results of a recent libraries satisfaction survey were provided at the most recent CWL Committee meeting and indicated:

Location	Satisfaction Rating %	Comments
Canowindra	10	Inconsistent hours and days make it difficult to plan Greater focus on morning opening
Manildra	100	Also visit Orange and Molong
Molong	77	Greater focus on earlier opening

Simply, the services provided by CWL include providing a collection of library materials: books, DVDs, etc.; staff; and library management technology to administer the collection (borrowings, etc.) within the hours specified by each Council.

Cabonne Council has a responsibility to provide a suitable building as well as internet, telephone and office equipment.

The loans and membership from the three Cabonne Libraries from 1 July 2013 – 31 March 2014 are as follows:

	Circulation (Loans)	Membership
Canowindra	5,966	937
Manildra	1,581	203
Molong	13,924	962
Total	21,471	2,102

Future direction

The Cabonne Strategic Plan 2015 includes a Delivery Program Action to “Facilitate the provision of library services to Cabonne residents through participation in Central West Libraries” as a reflection of community opinion.

Council has received several reports at which it endorsed making representations to local members regarding the uncertainty relating to State Government funding towards libraries

The current NSW Public Library Funding Strategy includes 3 components:

1. Per Capita subsidy (legislated at $1.85 per NSW resident) – not indexed. ($24,884 - 13/14)

2. Disability & Geographic Adjustment (DGA) – at least 30% of the DGA must be used for Local Priority Projects. ($23,189 – 13/14)

3. Library Development Grants. This pool has been funding the above 2 components over several years and if the practice continues will cease to exist.

Council should consider that the current State Government has failed to confirm the ongoing provision of the non legislated grants beyond the coming year. If this were to occur an increased budget allocation would be required to continue to operate the libraries at the current service levels.

Options

Without making any such recommendations, but to inform Council and allow consideration of the full scope of options (beyond reducing the hours), the CWL Joint Agreement provides for withdrawal and termination as follows.

“12 Withdrawal

12.1 A participating Council may withdraw from the Agreement at any time but not sooner than 12 months following receipt of written notice by the Executive member of advice from that participating Council that it intends to withdraw from this agreement with the period of twelve (12) months being calculated from the first day of July the following year.

12.2 Any costs incurred as a result of the withdrawal are borne by the withdrawing Council.”

“13 Termination

13.1 This Agreement may be terminated by agreement of at least three Participating Councils…” [emphasis added]

Council may wish to consider options for the ongoing libraries operation soon and certainly before the next budget cycle. Reasons for a prompt consideration include the uncertainty of the NSW Government providing the Disability & Geographic Adjustment grant and that the above options, (i.e. withdrawing from or terminating the CWL Joint agreement) require some lead time.

ITEM 17 - MARCH 2014 QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To advise Council of the present financial position with regard to original and amended budgets to 31 March 2014.
Policy Implications	Yes
Budget Implications	Yes
IPR Linkage	4.5.5.g - Provide, maintain and develop financial services and systems to accepted standards - satisfying regulatory and customer requirements
Annexures	1. Quarterly Budget Review 2. Summary of Reserves
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\FINANCIAL REPORTING\QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - QBR - 551977

Recommendation

THAT Council review the variances listed in this review and that the current budget be amended to reflect those variances

Senior Accounting Officer's REPORT

The Quarterly Budget Review has been prepared, after discussion with Department officers and the list of variances resulting from those discussions and by perusal of the ledger is contained within this report.

The initial sort of the original 13/14 Budget into the variance income and expenditure types, that is user charges and fees, employees costs, materials and others, has been changed slightly. The overall budget has not changed and the changes have occurred due to further refining of the income and expenditure types. Please see page 2 of the March Quarterly Budget review for the amended changes.

Governance

No major change in this section is noted.

WBC Alliance

This area has been overspent by $5,440. The expense has occurred in the Shared Service project. The funding source for this overspend will be covered by budget savings in other areas.

Administration

Upgrade to the security of Molong’s Council chambers and administration office have been noted in this review. The cost, $25,040 has been funded from Council’s Provision account for Administration and Maintenance.

The engineering section of this program also includes the purchase of new furniture for the Cudal office and the cost, $11,642, has been covered by the Office Equipment Reserve.

Employee costs have again risen in this quarter, with a substantial increase in the cost of Workers Compensation. The increase of $152,804 brings the total cost for the current year to $792,348. The final cost will not be known until the 30June of shortly thereafter. This most recent increase has been covered by the provision account for Workers Compensation, where savings in costs over previous years have been placed.

Part of the budget set aside for the Canowindra Depot rehab, $20,000, has been redirected to the cost of the improvement of the Molong Depot security and fencing costs. The cost of the Canowindra Depot rehabilitation will be recovered from the subsequent sale of the land.

Public Order and Safety

No major changes in this section have been noted in this review.

Health

No changes have been noted in this area of the budget.

Environment

The cost for the Eugowra Tip security fence has been increased by $13,590. As well, the cost for the Manildra Tip access road has increased to $24,500, an increase of $6,500. These additional costs have been covered by corresponding entries to the Garbage Reserve and a reduction of the initial cost of the Manildra tip pumps by $6,500.

Grant funds of $2000 have been received to investigate the effects of Wood Smoke in our area.

Community Services

Family Day care is to purchase a new printer and the cost, $6635, is covered by their reserve account. An increase in funds for the HACC service is also noted in this review and, as well, the expenses have been increased to match the additional funding.

Housing and Community Amenities

Whilst some of the individual cemeteries are exceeding their budgets, the overall cost of the whole of the cemetery maintenance area is not thought to be of concern and will not go over budget.

Cabonne Water

Emergency expenditure has been requested in the area of Delgany Water supply to purchase a new pump and other costs involved in installing the pump. The total cost reported in the review is $20,000.

Small Town Sewer

There are additional outstanding claims for this fund awaiting lodgment and receipt, while the current deficit is being covered by General Fund. This is a temporary situation and will be reviewed again at the end of the current financial year. The balance owing to General Fund as at the 31 March 2014 was $20,214.

Cabonne Sewerage

No major changes have been advised in this area.

Recreation and Culture

Some savings on purchases in the pools area have been redirected to another purchase that is an auto cleaner for the Manildra Pool.

The Manildra Playground has been allocated $4,000 from the Community Assistance Program reserve to replace the soft fall.

The Caravan improvement reserve has funded a Dump site at the Manildra showground for caravans and motor homes to use and the cost is expected to be $6,122.

Mining Manufacturing and Construction

No major changes have been notified in this area.

Transport and Communication

The current actual figures as at the end of March 2014 show that approximately $800,000 is to be spent in the local roads maintenance area. This will be spent within the current time frame, the Managers have confirmed.

Other works, however, offered to Council by the RMS are to be considered. These funds are a continuation of the MR 310 project and will be a considerable amount, approximately $950,000 and may impact on the final budget result.

Some of the projects in the Bridge construction area will be revoted as progress has been stalled in survey and land acquisition activities. St Germains has been deferred to 2014/2015 budget as is the Marylebone project.

The footpath construction project, as at the end of the reporting period has $86000 to spend, this will be exhausted by the 30 June, 2014.

However, in the kerb & gutter area an amount of $48,771 will be held over until the 2014/2015 budget, as the funding necessary to complete the Betts Street project is insufficient.

Storm water has available funding of $24,492 and this will also be spent by the end of the current budget period.

The budget for Pathways contains $120,000 for the South Canowindra to Canowindra Pathway over the bridge. This pathway has been deferred to 2014/2015, however the Manildra Huxley Oval Pathway is expected to be completed in the current year.

Economic Development

No changes in this area.

General Purpose Revenues

It is noted that an increase in investment revenue is expected. The budget revenue has been adjusted by $187,369 and this amount has been placed temporarily into the reserve account. The average interest rate gained to this date has been 3.74% against a budgeted estimate of 3.5%. This is a pleasing result.

An increase in the rate levy of $30,548 is noted and this is due to late supplementary valuations not levied previously.

ITEM 18 - CONTRACT 451164 - INVESTIGATIONS AND DESIGN FOR PUZZLE FLAT CREEK LEVEE UPGRADE IN EUGOWRA VARIATION

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To seek variation in contract
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	$40,400.50 from Puzzle Flat Levee budget
IPR Linkage	5.2.2.a - Implement Eugowra Floodplain Management Plan
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE\FLOOD MITIGATION\EUGOWRA PUZZLE FLAT CREEK AND LEVEE - 551581

Recommendation

THAT Council approve the variation of $62,700 (excl. GST) to ARUP for further Geotechnical Investigations with funding of the variation to be as detailed in the report.

Design Manager's REPORT

Council at its May 2013 meeting resolved to accept a tendered price of $72,063 (excl GST) from ARUP with an upper limiting fee of $148,500 (excl GST) for Contract 451164 – Investigations and Design for Puzzle Flat Creek Levee Upgrade in Eugowra.

The tendered price of $72,063 had an assumption that previous geotechnical investigations for the design of the levee could be used within the contract. In awarding the contract, an upper limiting fee was set allowing for a variation to the contract should the previous geotechnical investigations not be sufficient.

Throughout the running of the contract, three smaller variations have been approved to the sum of $33,137.50, giving a total contract expenditure of $105,200.50 to date. One of the smaller variations was for a geotechnical engineer to provide a remediation report for the existing levee and further investigate the ground conditions due to dispersive layers of sand identified within the previous geotechnical report. Council should note that dispersive layers of sand beneath a levee can cause seepage and ultimately a breach of the levee.

Due to the dispersive layers of sand found with the previous geotechnical investigations and site visit recommendations by the geotechnical engineer, additional geotechnical investigations are required for the design to be completed and a satisfactory level of confidence in the design to be provided. As the original scope of works for the design did not include additional geotechnical investigations, the consultant has obtained quotations to conduct the required further geotechnical investigations.

Quotations for additional geotechnical investigation and reporting have been received as follows:

Contractor	Total Fee (excl. GST)
Coffey Geotechnical	$41,600
Macquarie Geotechnical	$43,100
North Coast Drilling / ARUP	$62,700
Terratest / ARUP	$64,000

Council should note that the two lowest quotations require Council to engage the contractor with minimal supervision and management by ARUP. These quotations would expose Council to significant risk within the ultimate delivery of Contract 451164 and should not be considered.

Council’s design consultant ARUP, has not provided a recommendation on the best value for money for the quotations received for the geotechnical investigations. Council’s assessment is that North Coast Drilling, with ARUP managing and supervising the contractor, provides the best value for money to the project. The geotechnical consultant will be engaged through ARUP, and so the project variation will need to be provided to ARUP.

In the assessment of the tenders for Contract 451164, the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) stipulated it would partly fund the contract on a 4 (OEH) to 1 (Council) basis to $127,500 but set an upper limiting fee of $148,500 for the contract. Council is responsible for any variation to the contract over $127,500 without seeking additional OEH funding.

The current financial status of the project is as follows:

Item	Amount	Source	Progressive Variance
Total funding for Contract 451164	$127,500	4 parts OEH ($102,000) 1 part Council ($25,500)	$0
ARUP tendered price	$72,063	4 parts OEH ($57,650.40) 1 part Council ($14,412.60)	+$55,437
Variations for Contract 451164 to date	$33,137.50	4 parts OEH ($26,510) 1 part Council ($6,627.50)	+$22,299.50
Geotechnical Investigation variation	$62,700	Residual of OEH funding($17,839.60) 1 part Council ($4,459.90) Remainder of variation to be covered by Council.	-$40,400.50

Council’s job number 500251 (Eugowra Floodplain – Flood Levee) has a current budget Council funding allocation of $60,000, with $25,500 already committed to the original maximum contribution. It is recommended that the additional variation amount over the upper limit in the amount of $40,400.50 be sourced from job number 500251 and the shortfall of $5,900 be adjusted at the June QBR should additional funding not be received from OEH.

Council is currently seeking additional funding from OEH to meet the shortfall in funding for the project variations.

ITEM 19 - APPLICATION TO REVOKE DANGEROUS DOG DECLARATION - JEREMY MARTIN

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Council to consider revoking the Dangerous Dog Declaration
Policy Implications	NIL
Budget Implications	NIL
IPR Linkage	4.5.3.d - Administer statutory requirements (Companion Animals Act & Impounding Act) in accordance with community needs
Annexures	1. Temperament Assessment Jeremy Martin
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\LAWS AND ENFORCEMENT\INFRINGEMENTS\ANIMALS - 543905

Recommendation

THAT Council decline to revoke the dangerous dog declaration, noting that the action proposed for staff to declare the dog menacing will have the same effect as revoking the dangerous dog declaration.

Senior Environmental Services Officer's REPORT

On the 1 June 2012, Cowra Shire Council declared a dog (microchip number 982009106371917) to be a dangerous dog Under Section 34 of the Companion Animals Act 1998 (the Act). The report prepared by the Cowra Shire Council Ranger detailed that the dog had escaped and attacked a cat (in the cat’s own front yard) and an adult person had also been bitten whilst trying to pull the cat from the dog’s mouth. The cat was euthanaised due to the injuries sustained from the dog attack incident and the adult person received medical treatment from injuries sustained in the attack.

On the 30October 2013, Cabonne Council received notification from Cowra Shire Council that the dog had been relocated to the Cabonne Shire Council area. Council’s Ranger inspected the property and issued notices for the owners to register and desex their dog as per the Act. The owners have complied and the dog has been desexed and registered.

On the 9December 2013, Council received an application to revoke the Dangerous Dog Declaration as imposed by Cowra Shire Council. Council requested the owner arrange for a temperament assessment to be completed on the dog before the application to revoke could be considered. Council also contacted Cowra Shire Council to obtain any documents/statements related to the dog attack and subsequent declaration.

The temperament assessment was completed by Debra Coleman - a qualified dog trainer/assessor (see attachment). Ms Coleman concluded that in her professional opinion a Dangerous Dog Declaration is not the right outcome for the dog. Ms Coleman believes that the dog should be appropriately contained in its backyard and remain on a lead in public spaces as per Council regulations.

It should be noted that to Council’s knowledge, the dog has not been involved in any further incidents or attacks since it was declared dangerous in 2012.

Under Section 39 of the Act, Council can revoke a declaration;

“(1) The owner of a dog that has been declared a dangerous dog or a menacing dog under this Division can apply to the council of the area in which the dog is ordinarily kept (whether or not it is the council whose authorised officer made the declaration) for the declaration to be revoked.

(1A) An application under subsection (1) cannot be made until after the period of 12 months following the date on which the dog was declared to be a dangerous dog or a menacing dog.

(2) The council to which the application is made may revoke the declaration but only if satisfied that:

(a) it is appropriate to do so, and

(b) if the council determines that it is necessary—the dog has undergone appropriate behavioral training.

(2A) In making a determination under subsection (2) (a) in relation to a menacing dog declaration, the council is to have regard to the nature and extent of any behavioral training that the dog has undergone.”

When considering an application to revoke a declaration, Council must also take into account any liability Council may face should the dog attack again once the declaration has been lifted. Council has three options:

1. Refuse to revoke the dangerous dog declaration;

2. Revoke the dangerous dog declaration, thereby removing any restrictions placed on the dog;

3. Allow staff to declare the dog as a menacing dog under the Act.

Note - Under Section 58 I (2) a declaration that a dog is a menacing dog is taken to revoke any declaration that the dog is a dangerous dog.

Under the Act, a menacing dog must still comply with all the requirements of a dangerous dog, with the only exception being the enclosure. The enclosure requirements for a menacing dog only state that the dog must be enclosed in a manner that is sufficient to restrain the dog and prevent a child from having access to the dog.

No appeal lies to the Local Court against a declaration by an authorised officer that a dog is a menacing dog or against a refusal by a council to revoke a declaration that the dog is menacing.

Due to the risk of liability to Council if the declaration is revoked it is recommended that Council allow staff to declare the dog as menacing under the Companion Animals Act, effectively relaxing the enclosure requirements where the dog is to be kept, whilst still upholding all other requirements of a dangerous dog.

ITEM 20 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2014/135 CUDAL MEN'S SHED - LOT 2 SECTION 9 DP 758311

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	For determination as objections have been received
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.3.a - Provide efficient and effective development assessment
Annexures	1. Draft Conditions
File Number	\Development Applications\DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION\2014\03-2014-0135 - 551691

Recommendation

THAT Development Application 2014/135 for a community facility (men’s shed) and attached amenities upon Lot 2 Section 9 DP 758311 land also known as 1-5 Toogong Street, Cudal be granted consent subject to the conditions attached.

Senior Town Planner's REPORT

ADVISORY NOTES

Record of voting

In accordance with s375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a division is required to be called when a motion for a planning decision is put at a meeting of Council or a Council Committee. A division under s375A of the Act is required when determining this planning application.

Political Disclosures

In accordance with s147(4) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a person making a planning application to Council is required to disclose political donations and gifts made within 2 years prior to the submission of the application and concluding when the application is determined.

In accordance with s147(5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a person making a public submission to Council in relation to a planning application made to Council is required to disclose political donations and gifts made within 2 years prior to the submission being made and concluding when the application is determined.

Political donations and gifts (if any) to be disclosed include:

· All reportable political donations made to any local councillor or Council,

· All gifts made to any local councillor or employee of the Council.

Nil planning application disclosures have been received.

Nil public submission disclosures have been received.

SUMMARY

The following report provides an assessment of the development application 2014/135 submitted for the Cudal Men’s Shed on land described as Lot 2 Section 9 DP 758311, known as 1-5 Toogong Street, Cudal.

The application has been referred to the Council for determination as the land is owned by Council and submissions have been received.

It is recommended that the application be approved subject to conditions of consent.

Applicant: Cudal & District Men’s Shed Inc

Owner: Cabonne Council

Proposal: Men’s Shed & amenities

Location: Lot 2 Section 9 DP 758311 land known as 1-5 Toogong St, Cudal

Zone: RU5 Village

THE PROPOSAL

It is proposed to construct a shed (community facility) and amenities for the Cudal Men’s Shed Inc. on Lot 2 Section 9 DP 758311 at Toogong Street, Cudal. The proposed shed has dimensions 18m × 7m × 2.7m. It features a skillion roof, two roller doors, three main doors and several windows. Colorbond is proposed for the wall and roof cladding. The attached amenities include a uni-sex toilet, shower and handwash basin.

Lot 2 Section 9 DP 758311 is land owned by Cabonne Council and the Cudal Progress & Commerce Association are the trustees, responsible for the use of the site and its maintenance. The site currently features two tennis courts, storage shed that is used by the Tennis Club and existing amenities. It must be noted the tennis courts are not in a good condition and they are currently not used.

The proposed hours of operation of the Men’s Shed are 9am to 1pm which may vary, depending on demand. At present there are 9 members of the Cudal Men’s Shed Inc. and it is proposed to use on-street parking along Toogong Street.

Zone Map

Aerial View

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 requires Council to consider various matters, of which those pertaining to the application are listed below.

PROVISIONS OF ANY ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT s79C(1)(a)(i)

Clause 1.2 Aims of the Plan

The broad aims of the LEP are as follows:

‘a) to encourage development that complements and enhances the unique character and amenity of Cabonne, including its settlements, localities, and rural areas,

(b) to provide for a range of development opportunities that contribute to the social, economic and environmental resources of Cabonne in a manner that allows present and future generations to meet their needs by implementing the principles of ecologically sustainable development,

(i) contributes to continued economic productivity, including agriculture, business, tourism, industry and other employment opportunities,

(ii) allows for the orderly growth of land uses while minimising conflict between land uses within the relevant zone and land uses within adjoining zones,

(iii) encourages a range of housing choices and densities in planned urban and rural locations that is compatible with the residential and rural environment and meets the diverse needs of the community,

(iv) promotes the integration of land uses and transport to improve access and reduce dependence on private vehicles and travel demand,

(v) protects, enhances and conserves agricultural land and the contributions that agriculture makes to the regional economy,

(vi) avoids or minimises adverse impacts on drinking water catchments to protect and enhance water availability and safety for human consumption,

(vii) protects and enhances places and buildings of environmental, archaeological, cultural or heritage significance, including Aboriginal relics and places,

(viii) protects and enhances environmentally sensitive areas, ecological systems, and areas that have the potential to contribute to improved environmental, scenic or landscape outcomes.

Clause 1.9A Suspension of covenants, agreements and instruments

The land is owned by Council and is classified as Operational land. There are no Plans of Management for the site which was vested in the care of the former Cudal Tennis Club, and now the Cudal progress association.

Mapping

The subject site is identified on the LEP maps in the following manner:

Land zoning map	Land zoned RU5 Village
Lot size map	NA
Heritage map	Not a heritage item
Terrestrial Biodiversity Map	No biodiversity sensitivity on the subject land
Flood planning map	Site is not within a flood zone
Natural resource – karst map	Not within a karst area
Drinking water catchment map	Not within a drinking water catchment area
Riparian land and watercourse map, groundwater vulnerability map	Not affected by riparian, watercourse or groundwater vulnerability
Land reservation acquisition map	N/A

These matters are addressed in the report following.

Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012

The subject land is zoned RU5 Village by the Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012. The proposed community facility (men’s shed) is permissible within this zone, subject to Council’s development consent.

Objectives of the zone

· To provide for a range of land uses, services and facilities that are associated with a rural village.

· To encourage and provide opportunities for development and local employment growth.

· To ensure that development is compatible with surrounding land uses.

REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLANS

There are no Regional Environmental Plans that apply to the subject land.

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICIES

No SEPPS applicable

PROVISIONS OF ANY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT THAT HAS BEEN PLACED ON EXHIBITION s79C(1)(a)(ii)

There are no draft environmental plans that relate to the subject land or proposed development.

PROVISIONS OF ANY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN s79C(1)(a)(iii)

No Development Control Plans applies to this land.

PROVISIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE REGULATIONS s79C(1)(a)(iv)

The proposal does not contravene the relevant provisions of the regulations.

THE LIKELY IMPACTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT s79C(1)(b)

Context and Setting

Design and context of the detached shed is in keeping with the site. A survey of the area shows that the majority of residences in the area have similar garage/storage sheds at the rear of the lot. The proposed development is in keeping with the scale and nature of other development in the area. There will be no adverse impact to the site in terms of context and setting.

Visual Amenity

The proposed shed is located 2m from the western boundary. The shed is not within close proximity to any surrounding residences and there will be no impact to significant views. Construction materials are non-reflective to reduce impact in terms of visual amenity.

Access and Traffic

Upon inspection of Lot 2 by Council’s Development Engineer it has been noted there is no formal vehicle access to the site. In the SoEE the applicant proposes that the members of the Cudal Mens Shed Inc. will utilise onstreet parking on Toogong Street. It is also noted there are 9 members of the group and given the nature of the site there is sufficient area available to provide on street parking. Vehicular access is available via Toogong Street or the rear land to the north. Deliveries to the building may be made via these ingress/egress points. A condition of consent requires provision of adequate vehicular access from the local road to the site.

THE SUITABILITY OF THE SITE s79C(1)(c)

Physical Attributes and Hazards

The site is not subject to flooding nor mapped as bushfire prone land.

DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS

No contributions apply to the development.

ANY SUBMISSIONS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT s79C(1)(d)

Submission 1

In a letter, dated 8 April 2014, the Cudal Progress & Commerce Association were notified by Council and given the opportunity to provide comment/support for the proposal. A copy of the site plan submitted with the application was attached.

The Cudal Progress & Commerce Association have identified several issues with the proposal and these are summarised below:-

Issue	Comment
The total area of land required for the Men’s Shed is not clear on the site map	The Development Application support documentation identifies the building site. Any agreements required between site users are separate to the planning assessment.
Stormwater drainage?	As a draft condition of consent all roof water is to be collected through guttering and downpiping and shall be disposed via Toogong Street
Who is going to be responsible for the existing storage shed & equipment on the site?	This is a matter for the trustees of the land to resolve as the building is used by the Tennis Club and the equipment is owned by them
Fencing the site?	Should the development be approved there are no Council requirements for the site to be fenced
Disabled access to the site?	Development includes provision of disabled amenities. The designated disabled WC is to be constructed in accordance with AS1428.1
Separate provisions of power	Supply of power to the site and separate metres should be determined by each group in consultation with the relevant supply authority. Council acknowledges there is already power to the site and this service is currently paid by Cudal Progress and Commerce Association

Submission 2

Submission 2 is by a Cabonne Councilor who is also the elected delegate for the Cudal Progress and Commerce Association. The objector states that several community members have contacted them regarding the proposal and voiced their concerns in relation to the erection of a second Men’s Shed in Cudal.

Issue	Comment
There is an existing Men’s Shed which is currently used by three (3) active members. The existing shed is a garage at the former Cudal Hospital site and it appears to meets the groups needs and requirements.	Council acknowledges there is an existing Men’s Shed in Cudal. Whether or not this shed meets the group’s needs is not a means for refusal of the development application and the number of ‘Men’s Sheds’ in Cudal is not restricted. Furthermore, the number of active members and their involvement in the group is not a planning matter for consideration in this instance
Provisions of power	As stated previously, the supply of power to the site and separate metres should be determined by each group in consultation with the relevant supply authority. This may be a written agreement between each group to ensure future conflict situations do not arise
Fence between the Men’s Shed and Tennis Club	Both Lots 2 and 3 are owned by Council and there is no policy or standard which requires the site to be fenced. Fencing should be determined by the Men’s Shed Inc and Progress Association. It may be beneficial for a written agreement for costs and labour if a fence is to be constructed. Given the nature of the site, it is not necessary to construct a fence. The Progress Association may need to give consideration to the future of the tennis courts and possible reinstatement
Access to the proposed Men’s Shed	Council’s Development Engineer has included a draft condition of consent for Provision of Private Access. The applicants are required to design and construct approved access for the participants
Cost for providing amenities	How the developer pays for the materials and labour for the proposed building is not a planning matter for consideration in this report. On the application form submitted to Council, the applicant has indicated the estimated cost of the development is $37,748.40
Document titled ‘Plans for Sanitary Drainage’ and mystery rain water tank	The submission refers to these plans, however they were not submitted to Council with the development application therefore they will not form part of an approval should such be granted

The objector also states in their opinion, and on behalf of the members of the Cudal Promotions and Commerce Association, if anything is to be erected on the tennis courts it would be beneficial to the township of Cudal to build a Rural Fire Shed instead. Also, if it was a decision to build either a Men’s Shed or a new Rural Fire Shed… the Fire Shed would be more of a benefit to the community.

The comments are noted, however do not have basis for planning review/consideration.

PUBLIC INTEREST s79C(1)(e)

The proposed development is considered to be of minor interest to the wider public due to the relatively localised nature of potential impacts.

CONCLUSION

The proposed development is permissible with the consent of Council. The development complies with the relevant aims, objectives and provisions of the LEP. Two submissions in objection to the proposal were received by Council and the issues have been summarised and addressed in this report. A section 79C assessment of the proposal indicates the development is acceptable in this instance. The recommendation is for approval as the submissions do not identify any grounds for refusal under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. Attached is a draft Notice of Approval outlining a range of conditions considered appropriate to ensure that the development proceeds in an acceptable manner.

ITEM 21 - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Adoption of Environmental Services and Sustainability Committee recommendations and noting of motions carried.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	1. May 6 2014 Environmental Services and Sustainability Committee Meeting Report of
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - BUSINESS PAPERS - 2014 - 549920

Recommendation

THAT the report and recommendations of the Environmental Services and Sustainability Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6 May 2014 be adopted and carried motions be noted.

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

Attached is the report of the Environmental Services and Sustainability Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6 May 2014.

ITEM 22 - QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To provide Councillors with an opportunity to ask questions/raise matters which can be provided/addressed at the next Council meeting.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.a - Provide quality administrative support and governance to councillors and residents.
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\NOTICES - MEETINGS - 549922

Recommendation

THAT Council receive a report at the next Council meeting in relation to questions asked/matters raised where necessary.

Director of Finance and Corporate Services' REPORT

A call for questions for which an answer is to be provided if possible or a report submitted to the next Council meeting.

ITEM 23 - BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Provides an opportunity for Councillors to call items for noting for discussion and recommends remainder to be noted.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\PROCEDURES - 549921

Recommendation

THAT:

1. Councillors call any items they wish to further consider.

2. The balance of the items be noted.

General Manager's REPORT

In the second part of Council’s Business Paper are items included for Council’s information.

In accordance with Council’s format for it Business Paper, Councillors wishing to discuss any item are requested to call that item.

ITEM 1 - INVESTMENTS SUMMARY

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Information provided in relation to Council's Investment Schedule.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.4.b - Maximise Secure Income through Investments
Annexures	1. Investments April 2014
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\FINANCIAL REPORTING\FINANCIAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL - 550994

Finance Manager's REPORT

Council’s Investments as at 30 April 2014 stand at a total of $35,770,212. This is down by $2,255,667 from the previous month due to a negative outflow of funds for the month of April.

Council’s average interest rate for the month was 3.59%, remaining steady from last month. The Reserve bank’s official cash rate remained steady at 2.5% for the month of April. However, Council’s average rate is higher than Council’s benchmark rate of the 30 Day Bank Bill Swap Rate of 2.66%.

Council’s investments are held with multiple Australian Financial institutions with varying credit ratings according to Council’s Investment Policy. The annexure attached to this report shows a break up of each individual institution that Council invests with and its “Standard and Poors” Credit Rating.

The Schedule of Investments for April 2014 is attached for Council’s information.

ITEM 2 - RATES SUMMARY

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Information provided in relation to Council's Rates collections.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.4.a - Level of rate of collection
Annexures	1. Rates graph end April 2014
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\FINANCIAL REPORTING\FINANCIAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL - 552085

Finance Manager's REPORT

Rate Collection Summary to 30 April, 2014 is attached for Council’s information. The percentage collected is 78.9%, which is on average when compared to previous years. The fourth instalment will fall due on 31 May 2014.

There are issues due to the data conversion process of the arrears in the computer software which may affect the collection percentage. The software vendor is currently trying to resolve these issues.

ITEM 3 - BUSINESS ACTIVITY STATEMENT FOR MARCH 2014

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To advise of Council's obligations with regard to GST reporting for the month ended 31 March 2014
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.5.g - Provide, maintain and develop financial services and systems to accepted standards - satisfying regulatory and customer requirements
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\TAX\GST - 551982

FINANCE MANAGER'S REPORT

Council’s Business Activity Statement for the month of March 2014 was completed and submitted to the Australian Taxation Office on 11 April, 2014. This was prior to the statutory deadline of 21 April.

The March Business Activity Statement resulted in a payment to Australian Taxation Office of $12,974.

A comparison between March 2014 and February 2014 shows the major differences as follows:

· Total Income Received increased by $2,612,139 compared to $217,670 in February 2014. Income received from Department of Infrastructure Grant $511,889, Roads and Maritime Services Funding $1,288,884, Cumnock Sewer Scheme Project funding $1,362,192 and Yeoval Sewer Scheme Project funding $635,404 in March.

· GST Free Income decreased by $184,365 compared to $575,786 in February 2014. This variance is mainly due to the FAG Grant of $553,952 in February 2014.

· Capital Purchases increased by $1,122,929 compared to $442,075 in February 2014. During March, payments totalling $210,538 were made for Purchase of Tanks for Cumnock Sewer scheme and $748,307 for construction of Yeoval Sewerage Treatment Plant.

· Non Capital Expenditure increased by $156,603 compared to $375,024 in February. Expenditure in this category included $286,078 for reseals MR377, MR310 and SH7. Work carried out by Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd.

The March Business Activity Statement includes a quarterly payment for Fringe Benefits Tax of $14,717. This amount is determined by the Australian Taxation Office, and is based on the total Fringe Benefits Tax Payable for the previous Fringe Benefits Tax year, ending 31 March 2013.

Council did not claim any Diesel Fuel Rebate in the Business Activity Statement for March.

ITEM 4 - BUSINESS ACTIVITY STATEMENT FOR APRIL 2014

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To advise of Council's obligations with regard to GST reporting for the month ended 30 April 2014
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.4.b - Maximise secure income through investments
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\TAX\GST - 551734

FINANCE MANAGER'S REPORT

Council’s Business Activity Statement for the month of April 2014 was completed and submitted to the Australian Taxation Office on 7 May, 2014. This was prior to the statutory deadline of 21 May.

The April Business Activity Statement resulted in a refund to Council of $146,359.

A comparison between April 2014 and March 2014 shows the major differences as follows:

· Total Income Received decreased by $3,418,464 compared to an increase of $2,612,139 in March 2014. This is due to minimal Grant Funding during April 2014.

· GST Free Income decreased by $506,583 compared to $184,365 in March 2014. This variance is mainly due to Department of Education, Employment and Workforce Relations – Child Care Benefit.

· Capital Purchases decreased by $1,519,638 compared to an increase of $1,122,929 in March 2014. This is due to a decrease in construction work for April 2014.

· Non Capital Expenditure increased by $264,044 compared to an increase of $156,603 in March. This is partly due to a CWL contribution to Orange City Council for $57072,

The April Business Activity Statement does no include a quarterly payment for Fringe Benefits Tax. This amount is determined by the Australian Taxation Office, and is based on the total Fringe Benefits Tax Payable for the previous Fringe Benefits Tax year, ending 31 March 2013.

Council did not claim any Diesel Fuel Rebate in the Business Activity Statement for April.

ITEM 5 - ALGWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE BROKEN HILL 20-22 MARCH 2014

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Report to Council the attendence at the ALGWA Annual Conference at Broken Hill.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.e - Provide adequate training & professional development opportunities for Councillors
Annexures	1. Presentation Clr Wilcox
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCILLORS - 2012-2016\WILCOX SHARON - 552364

General Manager's REPORT

Please find attached report from Clr Wilcox regarding attendance of Clr Nash and Clr Wilcox at the ALGWA Annual Conference in Broken Hill from 20-22 March 2014.

ITEM 6 - RESOLUTIONS REGISTER - INFOCOUNCIL - ACTIONS REPORTING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To provide Council with a report on progress made in actioning its resolutions up to last month's Council and Committees meetings.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.a - Provide quality administrative support and governance to Councillors and Residents
Annexures	1. Council 2. Community Services 3. ED and T 4. Environment Services 5. Local Government Week 6. Rates Review 7. Works 8. Traffic Light report Summary
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\RESOLUTION REGISTER - 552429

Administration Manager's REPORT

InfoCouncil generated reports are provided including actions up to the previous month’s meetings Resolutions. These are annexed sorted by meeting i.e. Council, Community Services, etc.

Progress comments are provided until the final Action comment which will also show “COMPLETE”: that Item will then be removed from the Registers.

A new “traffic light” indicator system has been implemented to enable Council to identify potential areas of concern at a glance and is included at the end of the full register.

Councillors should raise any issues directly with Directors as per the Mayor’s request.

ITEM 7 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DURING MARCH 2014

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Details of Development Applications received during the preceding month.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.3.a - Provide efficient and effective development assessment.
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONTROLS\BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS\REPORTING - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO COUNCIL - 552088

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

The following Development Applications have been received during the period 1/4/2014 to 30/4/2014 as detailed below.

SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

TYPE	ESTIMATED VALUE
S68 x 9	$-----
Boundary Adjustment & Consolidation	$ -----
Dwelling	$197,000
Goat Pavillion	$24,000
Workshop & Storage Facility	$206,268
Dwelling	$387,200
Dwelling/Deck/Sheds	$150,000
Detached Garage	$15,000
Transportable Dwelling	$193,791
Dwelling	$303,209
Additions & Alterations to Dwelling	$350,000
TOTAL: 19	$1,826,468

SUMMARY OF COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT* APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

TYPE	ESTIMATED VALUE
Alterations & additions to Dwelling	$147,794
NBN Fixed Wireless Base Station	$187,000
NBN Fixed Wireless Base Station	$187,000
Workshop & Storage Facility	$206,268
Inground Swimming Pool	$39,755
Carport	$3,700
Alfresco Awning	$18,900
TOTAL: 7	$790,417
*GRAND TOTAL: 26*	*$2,616,885*

ITEM 8 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED DURING MARCH 2014

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Details of Development Applications approved during the preceding month.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.3.a - Provide efficient and effective development assessment.
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONTROLS\BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS\REPORTING - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO COUNCIL - 552089

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

The following Development Applications have been approved during the period 1/4/2014 to 30/4/2014 as detailed below.

SUMMARY OF APPROVED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

TYPE	ESTIMATED VALUE
S68 Only x 11	$ -----
7 Lot Subdivision	$ -----
Community Market	$ -----
Dwelling Removal	$ -----
Boundary Adjustment	$ -----
Plant Nursery	$ 400,000
Garage/Shed with Temporary Living Accommodation Section	$ 49,500
Dwelling	$ 140,000
Dwelling	$ 260,000
Storage Shed	$ 15,000
Dwelling	$ 391,394
Goat Pavillion	$ 24,000
Relocation of Transportable Dwelling	$ 40,000
Ancillary Dwelling	$ 450,000
Dual Occupancy	$ 85,000
Detached Garage	$ 15,000
Dwelling	$ 120,000
TOTAL: 27	$ 1,989,894

SUMMARY OF APPROVED COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT* APPLICATIONS

TYPE	ESTIMATED VALUE
Alterations & Additions to Dwelling	$ 147,794
NBN Fixe Wireless Base Station	$ 187,000
NBN Fixe Wireless Base Station	$ 187,000
Alfresco Awning	$ 18,900
Carport	$ 3,700
Inground Swimming Pool	$ 39,755
TOTAL: 6	$ 584,149

GRAND TOTAL: 33

$ 2,574,043

Previous Month: 26

$ 2,532,813.14

ITEM 9 - BURIAL STATISTICS

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To provide information on burial statistics.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	3.3.1.c - Maintain records of burials, reservations and placement of memorials.
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\PUBLIC HEALTH\CEMETERIES\REPORTING - BURIAL STATISTICS - 552090

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

YEAR	NO OF BURIALS
2006/07	59
2007/08	62
2008/09	57
2009/10	65
2010/11	40
2011/12	54
2012/13	54
2013/14
July	6
August	7
September	8
October	4
November	10
December	4
January	8
February	5
March	9
April	4
May
June
Total	65

2.00pm	Darby Tremain – Youth of the Month Award
2.00pm	Representatives from Molong, Canowindra and Yeoval Schools to address Council