MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING - Thursday 18 March 2021 Venue Council Chambers 506 Kang Kang Road Aurukun QLD 4892
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MINUTES
ORDINARY MEETING
Thursday 18 March 2021
Venue
Council Chambers
506 Kang Kang Road
Aurukun QLD 4892
MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING OF THE AURUKUN SHIRE COUNCIL
HELD AT AURUKUN SHIRE COUNCIL OFFICE
506 KANG KANG ROAD, AURUKUN ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2021
Present
Councillors Mayor Keri Tamwoy
Councillor Jayden Marrott
Councillor Kemuel Tamwoy (arrived at 9.58am)
Via videoconference Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta
Cairns Office
Officers Bernie McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Alan Neilan, Director Community Services (DCOM)
Colin Stevenson, Director Corporate Services (DCOR)
Gus Yates, Director Technical Services (DTS)
Via videoconference Lucy Deemal, Finance Manager (FM)
Cairns Office Karen Sterck, Executive Assistant (EA/Minute Taker)
Leave of Absence Nil
Guests
Kathy Ona – Acting Principal, Aurukun State School
Geoff Stockall – OIC, Senior Sergeant, Aurukun Police
Brett Young – Advisor, National Indigenous Australians Agency
1. Opening
Mayor opened the meeting at 9.16am by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians
of the land we are meeting on and call in from, the Elders past, present and
emerging.
2. Declarable Conflicts of Interest
Nil
3. Condolences
Waal Waal Geraldine Wolmby
Waal Waal Darryl Yunkaporta
Waal Waal Vanessa Koonutta
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 2
4. Leave of Absence for Approval Nil 5. Previous Minutes Resolution: 21.6895 That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 16 and 19 February 2021 and confirms these as a true and correct record. MOVED: Deputy Mayor Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott CARRIED 6. Procedural Matters Nil 7. Presentation of Petitions Nil 8. Consideration of Notified Motions Nil 9. Reception and Consideration of Committee and/or Delegates Reports Nil 10. Mayor’s Report 10.1 Meetings and Community events Past 2021: 16/19 February Ordinary Council meeting 18 February Aurukun TWG meeting 2 March Job Guarantee Workshop 3 March TCICA meeting 4 March Education Summit 9 March Mayor/CEO Teleconference re Covid-19 Vaccine 9 March Community meeting/mediation with OIC, Aurukun Police 11 March Housing Endorsement meeting 15 March ASC & NAKAC Quarterly meeting 16 March Ministerial and Government Champions Aurukun visit Future 2021: Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 3
24 March Aurukun Interagency meeting
30 March Island & Cape Board meeting
31 March Supermarket Advisory Committee quarterly meeting
7 April Aurukun TWG meeting
14 April TCICA Health Forum (Cairns)
20 April Ordinary Council meeting
22 April Community Have Your Say Day
23 April ASC Joint Staff meeting
25 April ANZAC Day service
29 April Indigenous Mayors QPS Summit (Cairns)
TBA Indigenous Leaders Forum (Cairns)
NOTED
10.2 Covid-19 Vaccination Roll Out Information
I participated in Mayor/CEO Teleconference re Covid-19 Vaccine on 9 March 2021.
Dr. Jeannette Young, Chief Health Officer highly recommended that all Aurukun residents
be vaccinated with the AstraZeneca Vaccine.
NOTED
10.2 Attachments
10.2.1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Vaccine Community
Engagement Kit - circulated by email to Councillors on 11 March
2021
10.2.2 First Nations COVID-19 Dashboard
NOTED
10.3 Ministerial and Government Champions visit 16 March 2021
All Councillors attended the meeting at Council Chambers from 9.45am to 11.00am
Tuesday 16 March 2021 with Hon Di Farmer, Minister for Employment, Small Business and
Minister for Training and Skills Development and Ms. Rachel Hunter, Under Treasurer,
Queensland Treasury.
NOTED
10.4 Supermarket Advisory Committee Meeting (please refer to information listed in
late items.)
All Councillors are encouraged to attend this meeting on 31 March 2021. Please advise if
there are any items you wish to be included on the Agenda.
NOTED
10.5 Education Summit
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 4Councillor Kemuel Tamwoy and I attended the Education Summit on 4 March 2021. Report
presented for each community. Feedback provided on Aurukun report was that Community
wants their own Wik Principal in the school. People of Aurukun are taking education very
seriously. Our Councillors presented very well on the day.
NOTED
10.6 TCICA Meeting 3 March 2021
I attended the TCICA meeting on 3 March 2021.
10.6.1 TCICA Meeting Communique:
Minutes of meeting held 3 March 2021 between Mayors, Councillors and CEO’s
and joined by Natalie Wilde, Deputy Director General, Local Government
Division of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local
Government and Planning.
10.6.2 TCICA briefing note
LGAQ Policy Executive Update for Torres Cape Indigenous Council Alliance
(TCICA) Inc. Meeting 3 March 2021
10.6.3 Email from Ross Hodgman, District Director (Far North) North Queensland
Region, Program Delivery and Operations, Infrastructure Management
Delivery, Department of Transport and Main Roads regarding flooding and
damage to Peninsula Development Road.
The Mayor provided a verbal report on the deliberations of the meeting, particularly COVID-
19 vaccination and discussion on Local Thriving Communities.
NOTED
10.7 Cultural Endorsement for Housing Allocations/Tenancy Management Report
On 11 March 2021 Cr Jaydon Marrott and I attended a meeting with Chantal Cora and Liz
Johnson from Housing Tenancy to discuss and approve housing allocations as culturally
appropriate.
Resolution: 21.6896
That Council endorses as culturally appropriate the allocation of the following houses and
advises the Department of Housing and Public Works accordingly:
(1) 153 Po-al Street
(2) 138 Pikkuw Street
(3) 28 Kor Street
(4) 285 Enyan Crescent
(5) 241 Bartlett Street
(6) 168 Gladys Street
(7) 108 Muttich Street
MOVED: Cr Jayden Marrott SECONDED: Deputy Mayor Koomeeta
CARRIED
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 510.8 Correspondence
10.8.1 Letter received from Mark Bailey MP, Minister for Transport and Main Roads
regarding Disability Parking Permit Scheme in Queensland.
10.8.2 Correspondence from the Honourable Steven Miles MP, Deputy Premier, Minister
for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning inviting
Expression of Interest for the Queensland Resilience and risk Reduction Fund
2020/21
NOTED
10.9 Employment Issue
I have an ASC employment issue which I wish to raise in Confidential Section for
discussion.
NOTED
Resolution: 21.6897
That Council receives and adopts the Mayor’s Report.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott
CARRIED.
11. Chief Executive Officer’s Report
11.1 Meetings/Events
Past 2021
16/19 February Ordinary Council meeting
17 February Joint Staff meeting
18 February Aurukun TWG meeting
25 February Indigenous Council CEO forum
3 March TCICA meeting
15 March ASC & NAKAC Quarterly meeting
16 March Ministerial/Government Champions visit
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 6Future 2021 20 April Ordinary Council meeting 18 May Ordinary Council meeting 24 March Aurukun Interagency meeting 31 March Aurukun Supermarket Advisory Committee meeting 2/5 April Easter Break 7 April Aurukun TWG meeting 22 April Have Your Say Day 29 April Indigenous Mayors Police Summit NOTED 11.2 Indigenous Councils CEO Forum On 25 February 2021 I attended this Forum in Cairns. Preston Law presented on a wide range of current issues. Dr Chris McLaughlin, culturev8, presented on Aurukun Shire’s Community Safety Plan and Workforce Engagement Strategy. The General Business session covered many issues including: • Meeting agendas • Meeting minutes • Publication of tender documents • Organisation structures • Local laws review • Salary benchmarking Once again this was a worthwhile networking day with FNQ Local Government colleagues, and I thank Council for the opportunity to attend. NOTED 11.3 ASC Corporate Plan (Reviewed) Pursuant to section 165(1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld) (“LGR”), each Local Government in Queensland must prepare a 5-year Corporate Plan for each five (5) financial years. A Corporate Plan was formally adopted by Council in 2020 prior to the Local Government quadrennial elections of 28 March 2020. Following these elections, there was a desire by the incoming Council to review and update Council’s Corporate Plan, to ensure capture of the incoming Council’s vision in subordinate strategic planning documents (i.e. Annual Operational Plan and Budget). Pursuant to section 165(3) of the LGR, Council may amend its Corporate Plan at any time. On 29 January 2021, the Aurukun Shire Council Mayor, Councillors, CEO and Executive Management Team participated in an independently facilitated Corporate Plan Workshop. The amendments identified at this Workshop have been incorporated into the revised Corporate Plan 2020 – 2025. Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 7
Resolution: 21.6898 That pursuant to section 165(3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012(Qld), Council 1) adopts the draft ASC reviewed Corporate Plan 2020-2025 2) requests CEO to proceed with completion of the draft Corporate Plan including photos and graphics. MOVED: Deputy Mayor Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott CARRIED 11.4 Aurukun Shire Council Community Safety Plan Public consultation for the Aurukun Shire Council Community Safety Plan concluded on 9 March 2021. Resolution: 21.6899 That Council 1) adopts the Aurukun Shire Council Community Safety Plan 2) requests CEO to arrange for final Community Safety Plan to be printed and digitally finalised. 3) requires CEO to promote the availability of hard copy Community Safety Plan 4) requires CEO to circulate digital Community Safety Plan version to stakeholders and residents. MOVED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott CARRIED 11.5 ASC Local Laws Draft of finalised local laws to be considered at March Council meeting. Please refer to letter from Preston Law which outlines further amendments to local laws emailed to Councillors 11 March 2021 Preston Law recommendation refers to the workshop with Julian Bodenmann and Marina Dunstan on 2 February 2021 relating to Council’s review of the local laws. Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 8
Resolution: 21.6900
That Council resolves
(a) to propose to adopt the following Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws in the
terms considered at this Council meeting (“the New Local Laws”):
(i) Local Law No. 1 (Administration) and Subordinate Local Law No. 1
(Administration)
(ii) Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) and Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal
Management)
(iii) Local Law No. 3 (Community and Environmental Management) and Subordinate
Local Law No. 3 (Community and Environmental Management); and
(iv) Local Law No. 4 (Indigenous Community Land Management) and Subordinate Local
Law No. 4 (Indigenous Community Land Management)
(b) pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009 (“the Act”), to delegate to
the Chief Executive Officer of Council its powers to:
(i) under section 29(1) of the Act, decide the public consultation requirements for the
New Local Laws and proceed with public consultation.
(ii) under section 29A of the Act, carry out State interest checks on the New Local Laws.
(iii) under section 38 of the Act and section 15 of the Local Government Regulation
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A. decide how the review of the New Local Laws for anti-competitive provisions
(“the Review”) is to be conducted.
B. identify the matters with which the Review of the New Local Laws must deal.
C. decide the consultation process and how the process is to be used in the
Review.
MOVED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott
CARRIED
11.6 ASC Workforce Engagement Strategy
Extract from ASC Workforce Engagement Strategy as conducted by Dr. Chris
McLaughlin – culturev8
We (culturev8) have consulted widely to understand underlying motivations for reported workforce
disengagement and dissatisfaction within the Aurukun Shire Council (ASC). It is our opinion that
Council does not have an organisational structure problem per se. In fact, we consider the current
organisational structure to be overall minimalist and substantially fit for purpose based upon Council’s
current strategic objectives 1 and future opportunities 2.
1 Aurukun Shire Council Annual Operational Plan 2020/21
2 Aurukun Shire Council Corporate Plan 2020 p13
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 9Instead, we consider that ASC presently has an identity problem (how the Council sees itself (its
Values), rather than how others see it). This challenge was however anticipated by Council in its
Corporate Plan 2020 3. The political, social and geographical context within which Aurukun Shire
Council operates has been important to understanding its current challenges and management
approach. There is no doubt, in this context, that challenges common to all remote Indigenous
Councils in Queensland, are further elevated in Aurukun 4. In the context of recruitment, and
retainment of staff in remote Indigenous Councils in Queensland there is a common perspective
amongst managers that “having bums on seats is better than having none at all”. This perspective
inherently lowers standards and expectations and moves the focus away from the pursuit of
excellence, towards basic continuance. This does not reflect the Local Government Principles, Ethics
Principles, Council’s own Mission: “Aurukun – Growing Community, Growing Respect and Growing
Leaders” or its Values:
Success and progress against this blueprint can be measured via regular staff surveys, genuine and
regular staff engagement and annual 360-degree performance appraisals.
We consider that improved workforce engagement and satisfaction (and in turn operational efficiency)
will be contingent upon Council reflecting upon its Values, in the context of the Action Areas identified
in this report, along with our recommendations, which must be incorporated into Council’s
management approach, strategic planning and appropriately resourced in its Budget.
With this review, Council has commenced a process of renewal. Staff have trusted the process and
have expressed openly that they expect to see outcomes from it. We believe that it is incumbent upon
management, in response to this review and in upholding Council’s Values, that it communicates its
commitments to renewal, and how it intends to go about it. A statement of commitment, similar to the
above blueprint, would go a long way towards steering this renewal and achieving necessary
“buy-in” from its workforce.
Actions of interest to Council from the ASC Workforce Engagement Strategy are as
follows:
Performance Management:
- Employment Contracts – 3-year contracts for all new employees and existing
employees when contract reviewed.
- Formally adopt and incorporate into Council Policy and Procedure, the Wik
Kath Min Community Values Statement.
Entitlements:
- Undertake annual Staff Survey, review follow up of information and how
results will be passed on to workforce.
Strategic Vision and Leadership:
- Have Your Say Days at Community Centre instead of Town Square meetings.
- More interdepartmental professional and social interaction opportunities,
have a staff activity day to recognise staff i.e. breakfast or lunch and support
ASC staff to develop a Social Club not run by Management.
3 Aurukun Shire Council Corporate Plan 2020 p12
4 Aurukun Shire Council Community Safety Plan 2021
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 10- Investigate the possibility of holding a Leaders Forum in Aurukun.
- Management reviewed Corporate Plan in conjunction with Council.
Systems:
- Employ two additional HR staff to be based in Aurukun by 15 March 2021 and
further investigate Synergy and other systems.
- Outsource all Indigenous Land Management work to an appropriately skilled
external law firm (i.e. Leasing and Licencing) to Preston Law.
- Develop an HR policy which deals with succession planning and cross training
by end April.
Culture:
- New and visiting staff on commencement, attend Cairns office for engagement
and sign off paperwork and induction. New staff in Cairns attend Aurukun
within first month.
- Agreed to encourage staff attendance at Community events and cultural
emersion opportunities.
Safety:
- Prepare a letter to the Queensland Police Service advocating for the
divestment of Community Police, CCTV and Security Guards to Queensland
Government management and funding.
- Identify policies for monthly distribution to staff to create awareness – emails
are sent out each week with Policy message.
- Aurukun Shire Council Community Safety Plan being implemented.
Services:
- Preferred Suppliers for building and construction contractors by end of March
into Tenderlink.
- Consider preferred supplier process for goods which are currently not under
Local Buy.
- Redesign Workshop for customer service without access to depot.
- Set defined drop-off and pick up times for freight at depot for non-ASC freight,
delegate a specific day/time for pick up.
Support and Mentoring:
- Employee Assistance Program for staff to be promoted regularly.
Enterprises:
- Reconfigure the Bank and Post Office facility into a single counter.
- Indigenous Procurement Policy to be developed by Council to prioritise the
engagement of goods and/or services through Indigenous organisations;
Council to investigate. DATSIP to be asked to assist with Black Business
Register and Supply Nation Directory.
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 11- Audit – Independent Auditor to be engaged to undertake 3-4 tasks per year.
Other
- Additional ASC management actions will be forthcoming in the near future.
Resolution: 21.6901
That Council notes these ASC Management actions of interest from the ASC
Workforce Engagement Strategy Report as prepared by Dr. Chris McLaughlin,
Consultant, culturev8
MOVED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott
CARRIED
11.7 ASC CCTV, Community Police and Security Guards
The following action has come out of ASC’s current Workforce Engagement Strategy:
Currently Council operates and funds all these services
- Community Police, members, annual cost
- CCTV System, 85 cameras, annual cost
- Security guards, two persons 364 days per year, cover annual cost
Council considers that all of these services are necessary to maintain the safety and
harmony of Aurukun Community. But it considers that it cannot continue to maintain the
total cost of these services which is currently in excess of $1 million per year.
Mayor Keri Tamwoy and CEO Bernie McCarthy would welcome the opportunity to
discuss this matter with you at the Indigenous Police Summit to be held in Cairns on 29
April 2021
Resolution: 21.6902
That Council approves the request to Commissioner Katarina Carroll, Queensland Police
Service, to consider approving the divestment of the ASC Community Police, CCTV and
Security Guards to Queensland Government for its management and funding and draft a
letter accordingly.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott
CARRIED
11.8 Rainfall for February
Total rainfall February 2021 324.7mm
NOTED
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 1211. 9 Social Media - February
Facebook 4666 Followers
21 Posts
22 Notices
The individual posts talking about each Australia Day award recipient were very popular
and together reached more than 10,500 people with the Young Citizen of the Year
nomination the most popular.
The appointment of Gabe Waterman to manage the Wik and Kugu Arts Centre reached
4754 people with very positive feedback from 730 engagements where people loved, liked,
shared and commented on the post.
Instagram 56 Followers
6 Posts
The Aurukun Shire Council Instagram account was activated on 15 February with the
announcement of the new Wik and Kugu Arts Centre Manager. The account had 23 followers
before it was activated and more than doubled to 56 followers in just three weeks with six
posts.
Content is aimed at the younger members of the community. For this account to help educate
youth on the workings of Council and aspire to leadership roles it is important for the younger
Councillors to contribute content such as images and video of their Council activities. IKC
Flexi students could be encouraged to report on Council activities by making short videos of
Councillors engaging with the community.
NOTED
11.10 Correspondence
11.10.1 Letter to Rachel Cliffe – Regional General Manager, Telstra Retail
and Regional Australia.
11.10.2 Email from Maxine McCleod, Registrar, Family Responsibilities
Commission Media Brief Family Responsibilities Commission Full Brief
outlining performance and outcomes achieved.
11.10.2.1 Update Letter from Family Responsibilities Commission
Annual Report tabled in Parliament 3 February. Update letter outline
updates and key points on the Commission’s performance and
shared outcomes.
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 1311.10.3 Letter from Office of the Independent Assessor, dated 23 February
detailing OIA Complaints Management System processes
11.10.4 Letter – Preston Law, Review of Local Laws – Further Advice.
11.10.5 Email from Robert Howard, Cape York Employment Office. Thank you to
staff and community of Aurukun for successful Government Joint
servicing Visit
11.10.6 Email from Michael Fry, Chief Operating Officer, Skytrans Airlines
Regarding wearing of face masks at airports.
NOTED
Resolution: 21.6903
That Council receives and adopts the Chief Executive Officers report.
MOVED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott
CARRIED
10.34am meeting adjourned for morning tea
10.54am meeting resumed
10.55am Lucy Deemal FM joined meeting via videoconference in Cairns
Brett Young NIAA joined meeting in Aurukun Council Chambers
12 Finance Manager’s Report
12.1 Cash and Investments
NOTED
12.2 Revenue and Expenses Summary
NOTED
12.3 Private Works
NOTED
12.4 Capital Works
NOTED
12.5 Portfolio of Investments
NOTED
12.6 Grants Schedule
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 14NOTED 12.7 Audit Update NOTED 12.8 Valuations As part of preparations for 30 June 2021, Council has engaged consultants AssetVal to undertake valuations of non-current assets. This year, Council will have Property, Sewer and Water Infrastructure assets comprehensively valued, which means that assets must be inspected and valued based on their construction and condition. Regan Kenealy (AssetVal) and his team were in Aurukun during the 23-25 February 2021 and visited a number of staff housing and commercial properties, as well as inspected water and sewer infrastructure for valuation. Thank you to Jenny Browne (Financial Accountant), Howard Winton (Building Construction & Maintenance Supervisor) and Mick McLeod (Works Manager) who assisted with identifying Council assets and escorting the valuers to perform the necessary inspections. NOTED 12.9 Internal Audit Council recently engaged accounting firm Grant Thornton Australia Ltd as their Internal Auditors for a three-year period. Management met with Andrew Cornes (Lead Partner) and Anna Arthy (Manager) to discuss potential projects. We expect to receive a draft Internal Audit Plan and will present to Council at the next Ordinary meeting. NOTED Resolution 21.6903 That Council receives and adopts the Finance Manager’s Report. MOVED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy CARRIED FM Lucy Deemal left meeting at 11.17am Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 15
13. Director Corporate Services Report
13.1 Actions from Previous Council Meeting
Nil
13.2 Leasing Update
13.2.1 Current Lease Activity
NOTED
13.2.2 Proposed Software Solution
Given the level of activity and complexity in maintaining the Assets and Leases we
are investigating a software solution that can easily track and record:
• Draft and final lease documents
• Tracking lease and service fee payments
• Actioning rent reviews and rent increases
• Recovering legal fees
• Maintenance requests
• Expiry and option renewal dates
• Lease related expenses
• Insights and proactive lease management
• Critical date reminders
Once shortlisted it will be presented to Management Team for review and selection
of preferred solution.
NOTED
13.3 Human Resources Report
NOTED
Category As at 31 January 2021 As at 28 February 2021
Full Time 59 61
Part Time 8 6
Casual 19 16
Secondments 0 0
TOTAL 86 83
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 16Category As at 31 January 2021 As at 28 February 2021
Indigenous 50 45
Non-Indigenous 36 38
TOTAL 86 83
13.3.3 Staff Turnover
Category During January 2021 During February 2021
Commencements 8 5
Terminations 3 7
Locally Advertised 8 13
Externally Advertised 10 11
13.3.4 Vacancies advertised during January
Local Recruitment External Recruitment
Traineeships (Koolkan and Chivaree) Arts Centre Manager
Cleaner/Grounds Person (Comm Ctr) Human Resources Officer
Assistant Animal Control Officer Stores Supervisor
Cleaners Chivaree Client Services Coordinator Chivaree
Group Leader (Koolkan) Manager Koolkan Childcare Centre
Group Leader Playgroup Electrician
Plant Operator Carpenter
Education Assistants (Koolkan) Mechanic
Carers (Chivaree) WHS Adviser
Splash Park Attendants Group Leaders Koolkan
Driver (Chivaree) Works Supervisor
Community Police Officers Executive Assistant
Trades Assistant Carpenter
NOTED
13.4 Workplace Health and Safety
A new Work Health and Safety Advisor has been appointed. We look forward to
moving forward with key activities of the WHSA role including:
• Induction, training, toolboxes
• Incident register, investigations and actions
• Establishing WHS Committee in accordance with the current Work Health and
Safety Act 201
• Completion of Mango events
• Establish and keep current training and skills register
NOTED
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 1713.5 Administration Manager’s Report
NOTED
13.6 Staff Accommodation/Cleaning Crew
The Cleaning Supervisor has been on leave during the month of February.
Sodexo’s existing cleaning contract arrangements continues to include regular
scheduled cleaning for the Business Precinct and Council Depot, and “as required”
cleaning for Landing Toilets, Cemetery Toilets and Training Centre.
Generally positive feedback has been received from tenants on the quality of
Sodexo’s cleaning.
DCOR is following up the following items with regards to the Business Precinct
cleaning:
• Replenishment of consumables in the toilet (Council to provide)
• Sodexo assisting with cleaning of front of Business Precinct
• Discuss with Kang Kang Café owner, Tim Jones, possibility of reducing
packaging and requesting customers to place waste in bins provided
Regular cleaning is being undertaken by Council staff at the Council Office and Staff
Accommodation.
NOTED
13.7 Wik & Kugu Arts Centre Manager’s Report
NOTED
13.8 Information Technology Report
13.8.1 4G Communications in Aurukun
The IT Officer and DCOR have been undertaking regular analysis of download and
upload speeds of 4G and 3G networks at Aurukun at different times of the day and
comparing the results with Cairns. This empirical evidence of well below expected
network speeds has been presented to Telstra.
Telstra representative Francis Brown undertook to have an engineering assessment
made of the performance of the 4G tower in Aurukun and a report is expected soon.
Currently 3G, 4G and NBN satellite remain the only options for Aurukun residents,
agencies and businesses.
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 18Additional internet services could be added to the existing fibre cable connected to the main Council office. These could be used to deliver safe public internet services on existing AirBridge hardware. Quotations will be sought for two such internet services to be used at the IKC and the new Airport terminal. The Telstra QLD Relationship Manager, Shannon Voyce, provided the following table which highlighted the traffic growth at the Aurukun 4G tower. The table data shows “unprecedented” growth over 2020 while 4G capacity related issues were being endured across the township. We have requested a proposal for works at the tower to address both the capacity and resiliency issues, which should be available at the end of March. 13.8.4 CCTV Project There are three CCTV systems in use at Aurukun Shire Council: • Sape (also accessed by QLD Police) • Bosch (installed at The Lodge, Chivaree, WKCC and the Business Centre) • Meraki (installed at many ACS sites including the Koolkan and Cairns) The Sape system required terminal replacement which was installed in the Aurukun Server Room in February. These will be remotely setup during March. 13.8.5 Community Opt-In SMS Group Following a recommendation by Dr. Chris McLaughlin, Council has upgraded its SMS messaging system to allow residents of the township to opt-in to safety massages sent by SMS. A side benefit of the upgrade is that Council could setup additional opt-in message services for general news and events at no extra cost. The upgraded system is currently being configured and should be ready to launch in early March of 2021. NOTED Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 19
13.9 Records Management
NOTED
13.10 ASC Stores
NOTED
Resolution: 21.6904
That Council receives and adopts the Director Corporate Services Report.
MOVED: Cr Jayden Marrott SECONDED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta
CARRIED
14. Director Community Services Report
14.1 Actions from previous Council Meeting
Nil
14.2 Funerals
Funerals: Waal Waal Geraldine Wolmby, 12 March 2021
Waal Waal Darryl Yunkaporta, 20 March 2021
Waal Waal Vanessa Koonutta 27 March 2021
House Openings: Nil
NOTED
14.3 Events
Events Held
Date Event Details
18 February Newcomers Welcome Function
7 March Aurukun Clean Up Day
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 20Upcoming Events Date Event Details 10 April Onchan Min Festival – Justin Wellington performing 22 April Have Your Say Day 25 April Anzac Day Ceremony NOTED 14.4 Community Police, Safety and CCTV Training and Licensing Cash in Transit training has been completed by Patrick Bell, Robert Woolla and Maree Kalkeeyorta. Certificate 2 in Security Services has been completed by Tyrone Woolla and Desmond Peemuginna. Both Tyrone and Desmond are awaiting blue card positive notices to commence employment. Patrick Bell is in the process of completing his Certificate 2 in Security Services. Resolution: 21.6905 That Council sends a letter of congratulations to Patrick Bell, Robert Woolla and Maree Kalkeeyorta for completion of their Cash in Transit training. MOVED: Cr Jayden Marrott SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy CARRIED 14.5 Koolkan Early Childcare Centre (Koolkan ECC) 14.5.1 Department of Education Visits and Liaison There has been continued liaison with Education Queensland in relation to workforce and enrolments. A meeting was held recently with Education Queensland and the Gowrie organisation to investigate other possible models for management assistance in key personnel. 14.5.2 Accredited Training Selena Wolmby and Rachel Ivey are to be enrolled in Diploma Early Years Education. This course cost is being supported by the LGAQ. NOTED Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 21
14.6 Chivaree Community Aged Care Centre Good News and Visitors Zoe Daniels from NDIS Remote Planner and myself had a phone conversation with Jock Eundatumweakin regarding his NDIS package on the 1 February 2021. Kirsty Cummings Podiatrist from Apunipima came into Chivaree Centre to see our Community Clients on the 2 February 2021. Katrine Joel Dietician from Apunipima came into Chivaree Centre to see our Community Clients and to discuss our food Menu on the 2 February 2021. Jenny Calixto Occupational Therapist from Qld Health came into Chivaree Centre to discuss with Manager on a couple of our Community Clients on the 4 February 2021. Greg Nicoll from Hearing Australia came into Chivaree Centre to see our Community Clients to give them their new hearing aids on 8 to 11 February 2021. Jillian Dray from Cape York Kidney Care Qld Health Services saw our Community Clients at the Clinic on the 24 February 2021. Our first Seniors Luncheon for the year was held on the 25 February 2021 at Chivaree Centre. Community Clients and visitors enjoyed their lunch. Lois Toikalkin won the lucky door prize. Assistance with Client Yard Maintenance Total Number of eligible clients: 33 Number of yards mown in February: 18 NOTED 14.7 Animal Control Meetings with Stakeholders A meeting was held with Kathy Ona, A/Executive Principal Koolkan Aurukun State School on 24 February 2021 to discuss the removal of dogs from the school. A process is now in place for the notification of impoundments. Unfortunately, the pound is usually at capacity early in the week, preventing any further impoundments. The Animal Control Officer met with Lizbeth Johnson, Senior Client Services Manager, Department of Housing about the excess dog problem at some houses and a further meeting will be held to determine agreed actions. NOTED Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 22
Excess Dog Applications Resolution: 21.6906 That Council approves the Excess Dog Application from : 1. Justine McDonald at 77 Pikkuw Street 2. Mick McLeod at 408 Kang Kang Road, MOVED: Cr Jayden Marrott SECONDED: Cr. Kemuel Tamwoy CARRIED 14.8 Indigenous Knowledge Centre and Community Broadcasting 14.8.1 Flexible Learning Program The Flexi Program continues to experience irregularities in attendees mostly due to Top End/Bottom End conflict. Strategies are being explored to cater for students who are very reluctant to attend the facility due to these difficult circumstances. Off-site/On Country activities appear to be a possible solution to the split groups. Currently 16 students are on the Flexi roll, with two students transitioning successfully to KASS Secondary. 14.8.2 IKC Borrowing and Membership Program A borrowing and membership drive event is planned with a possible movie night at the IKC suggested. Digital resources continue to be the preference for most library users. 14.8.3 Special Priority Project The Wik Seven Seasons Educational app continues to be populated giving Elders and younger ones lots of opportunity to be On Country and sharing Traditional Knowledge. Special outdoor learning spaces including ngoyngk mu’am (favourite shade – traditional sitting/craft places for families) are being prepared for when the Wet (Kaap) finishes 14.8.4 Keeping Culture Program Louise Ashmore continues to work with community members accessing and discussing her archive project. 14.8.5 Community Engagement Community is enjoying viewing a variety of historical videos including the Wik Native Title Determination event of 2004 with its celebratory Malp (Traditional Wik Clans’ dancing). Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 23
14.8.6 Deadly Digital Communities Project (DDC)/Tech Savvy Seniors Project (TSS) DDC and TSS are interacting with Louise’s Keeping Culture Archive to offer opportunities for community members to increase their digital literacy. 14.8.7 School Vacation Program – Easter Vacation 2021 Planning is underway for a collaborative program with PCYC, the Splash Park, Play Group, Koolkan ECC, CYE and Apunipima supporting holiday activities for the youth over the Easter break. Cape York AFL and the Queensland Indigenous Football (soccer) organisations will be conducting workshops in week two of the vacation period. NOTED 14.9 Environmental Health 14.9.1 Illegal Dumping Nil 14.9.2 Container Refund Program Container Contractor will recommence visits when the Peninsula Development Road is opened. NOTED 14.10 Grants Development and Lobbying NOTED 14.11 Wo’uw Ko’alam Community Centre 14.11.1 Operational Status NOTED 14.12 Family Support Worker and Playgroup 14.12.1 Engagement with Parents Family support has been engaging in some outreach to families with Koolkan ECC Acting Manager Jo Jensen. The aim of this activity was to assist completing enrolments and visit with staff who previously worked at the centre to invite them to apply for current vacancies. Family support also visited Koolkan Aurukun State School Kindergarten to check on the new enrolments and see who is attending. This provides us with the opportunity to visit parents and ensure they have no concerns with their kids and are settling in. 14.12.2 Good News The transition to Kindergarten program has been well attended and most of the parents have completed the enrolment process. NOTED Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 24
14.13 Aak Muunchanak Splash Park NOTED 14.14 Small Business Development NOTED 14.15 Department of Human Services Update 14.15. 1 Cashless Debit Card transition This transition will take effect on 17 March 2021. All current basic card holders will transfer to the new Cashless Debit Card. The Director Community Services has raised with the agency the need for additional information for both card holders and retail outlets in Aurukun. The remote team will be visiting Aurukun from 17/19 March 2021. It is important to note that whilst the agreed % cash and purchases split will remain the same, there is changed eligibility for some purchases. 14.15.2 NILS (No Interest Loans Scheme) This scheme offers people on low income safe, affordable loans for fridges, washing machines and furniture, as well as education and medical expenses. The scheme has most likely had minor, or no uptake given the WCCA Whitegoods program is in place. NOTED 14.16 PCYC Branch Committee Under the terms of our current lease agreement (Clause 7 – Management of Premises), a Branch Committee is to be formed to act in an advisory capacity and assist in the oversight of the maintenance or upgrades of the premises. The meeting should occur quarterly. This Branch Committee would then have a clear process for the acknowledgment and planning for future program delivery. Resolution: 21.2907 That Council advises the Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association, that the Branch Committee for the Winchanam Ngench Thayan Sports Centre should be activated under Clause 7 – Management of Premises and that the Council representatives will consist of Councillor Jayden Marrott, Councillor Kemuel Tamwoy and the Director Community Services. MOVED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy SECONDED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta CARRIED Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 25
Resolution: 21.6908
That Council receives and adopts the Director Community Services Report.
MOVED: Cr Jayden Marrott SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy
CARRIED
11.49am Kathy Ona joined meeting
Presentation by Kathy Ona, Assistant Principal Aurukun State School
Kathy began her presentation by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the
land we are meeting on; elders, past present and emerging and thanked Council for
inviting her.
Points of interest from presentation:
- Draft AIP (Annual Implementation Plan) promoting positive school culture for
all, quality teaching and learning and community engagement.
- Workforce, employment and training of staff
- Curriculum, in particular CSIRO Science program, Language, Strong Proud
and Healthy program, Humanities, Sports programs and Indigenous
Knowledge Centre.
- Attendance 51.44% Primary and 34% Secondary. Incentives to improve
attendance outlined. Kathy highlighted the hard work done by all staff to
encourage student attendance (573 contacts with families in community) and
also highlighted the fact that some students are re-engaging.
12.25 Kathy Ona left meeting
12.00pm Geoff Stockall joined meeting
Presentation by OIC Geoff Stockall – Aurukun Police
Geoff noted the benefits of Health Department and Youth Justice working together.
Staffing – Police Liaison Officers - 11 applicants.
PCYC: Chris Le Ray flying out of Community for six weeks. Paul Hansel will be in
position for two weeks then a replacement will take over.
Lights on at Soccer on Friday nights is good incentive to attract kids to Sports Field
to participate.
Donation received of uniforms for school students and child seats.
Cairns Police units assisted in increased seizure of alcohol.
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 2612.50pm meeting adjourned for lunch 1.00pm Geoff Stockall left meeting. 1.30pm meeting resumed Presentation by Brett Young, National Indigenous Australians Agency Brett commenced his presentation by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land we are meeting up, elders past present and emerging and thanked Council for allowing him to present today. Discussed in detail “Indigenous Voice” program and consultation process. Information brochures, flyers and web links provided to all council members. 2.10pm Brett Young left meeting. 15. Director Technical Services Report 15.1 Actions from Previous Council Meeting Resolution 21.6885 (Council meeting 16 February 2021) That subject to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning approving the application for additional funds, Council (1) awards the contract Aurukun Wastewater Infrastructure Project T005-20 to Koppens Developments Pty Ltd. (2) applies an overall construction contingency of 20% to the project, to cover potential variations which are typically associated with projects of this nature and location. (3) notes this contingency would be for Council’s purposes and not included in the Contract Sum. The estimated amount based on the estimated Contract Sum is $184,001.00 ex GST. (4) sets the total budget for the project at $1,104,001.00 ex GST DTS Update: Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning staff have advised that the application is still being assessed by the appropriate officers. Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 27
Resolution 21.6880 (Council meeting 16 February 2021) That Council requests that the Director Technical Services advises Department of Housing and Public Works that the Hammond design is the preferred option for construction on 27 Kor Street. DTS Update: Relevant HPW staff have been advised that (1) the Hammond design is the preferred construction for 27 Kor Street (2) the preferred construction is slab on ground with masonry construction. Resolution: 21.6909 That Council requests the Chief Executive Officer and Director Technical Services to advise the previous tenants/family of the proposed redevelopment for 27 Kor Street and send a copy to Department of Housing and Public Works MOVED: Cr Jayden Marrott SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy CARRIED Resolution 20.6845 (Council meeting 12 December 2020) That Council (1) requests Chief Executive Officer and Director Technical Services to allocate these housing funds accordingly (after being approved) (2) determines how the development of subdivision lots and associated services will be undertaken (3) engages Erscon Engineering through a Local Buy arrangement to design and project manage a 10/12 lot subdivision at the Top End of Town (4) engages the DATSIP Program Office to assist with issuing notices under 24JAA and the production of a cultural heritage agreement over the lots of land created by this new subdivision proposed for social housing. DTS Update: No action on this resolution at this stage as Council has not been allocated the funds. Verbal advice from state officers is that financial approval is now being sought at a Cabinet level in late March and the funds will hopefully become available shortly after the financial approvals have been given. Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 28
15.2 Housing Maintenance
NOTED
15.2.5 Staffing
NOTED
15.3 Roads Construction and Maintenance
15.3.1 Works commenced/completed
Road Construction and Maintenance works in progress:
The Construction will recommence in the 2021 dry season.
15.3.2 Preferred Suppliers Tender 001/20, ERSCON Engagement and
Roadworks Program 2021,
Preferred Supplier Tender 001/20
Under clause 4.2 of the General Conditions of Contract for the Preferred Supplier
Tender 001/20 Road Construction. “Council reserves the right to award a 12-month
extension. If an extension to the contract period is required, the rates will be increased
based on CPI for the year immediately prior to the end of the contract”.
Resolution: 21.6910
That in accordance with conditions set out in Tender 001/20, Council
1) extends the current arrangement with preferred suppliers until 31 December 2021
with an increase of the tendered rates in accordance with clause 4.2 of the General
Conditions of Contract included in tender documents 001/20.
2) notes rates set out in the pricing Schedule (Tender No. 001/20) have been
increased to allow for Consumer Price Index (CPI), Australia as of September 2020
(Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2020)
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy
CARRIED
ERSCON Pty Ltd (Consulting Engineers)
ERSCON Pty Ltd has successfully been providing project management services to
Council roadwork projects for several years. ERSCON Pty Ltd is a registered Local
Buy supplier under Local Buy Agreement Number BUS262.
Council has current road works projects being Project Managed by ERSCON Pty Ltd
and new roadworks projects coming online in 2021.
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 29Resolution 21.6911 That Council engages ERSCON Pty Ltd for project management of the ASC Road Works Program 2021 until 31 December 2021 as per the Local Buy Agreement Number BUS262 MOVED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy CARRIED 15.3.3 Committed and Proposed 2021 Roadwork Projects NOTED 15.4 Works 15.4.1 Water supply/infrastructure 15.4.2 Sewerage 15.4.3 Solid waste management Kerbside collection services have been significantly disrupted due to major damage to Council’s garbage truck that has left it uneconomical to repair. Council’s staff continued the kerbside collection using a utility and trailer during February, numerous organisations within Aurukun have continued to assist by transporting their own bins to the Solid Waste Facility. A replacement new cab chassis has been ordered utilising the Capital budget 21CAP35 and will arrive in Cairns in April. The existing compactor body will be installed on this truck when it arrives in Aurukun. A smaller second-hand tipper truck has also been purchased against Capital budget 21CAP35 and arrived in Aurukun in mid-February. The tipper body was removed, and the existing compactor body was fitted to this truck. Issues with the hydraulic pump prevented the truck being commissioned in February. 15.4.4 ICCIP Projects 15.4.4.1 Solid Waste Project The transfer station bins are open for use by the public, some continual education is required whilst users become accustomed to using the new facility. The site is being inspected every second day and works programmed as necessary. An alternative to the hand / guard rail at the bins is being considered. The hand / guardrail will still be compliant with relevant legislation and guidelines. Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 30
15.4.4.2 Parks and Gardens Team The Parks and Gardens Team has been focusing on grass cutting around the community between rain events. The Team has not been able to keep up with grass cutting. A contractor will be brought in to assist with catching up on the grass cutting throughout the community when access via the PDR is possible. The Parks and Gardens Team will be programming time in March to repair the larger potholes within Aurukun’s Town streets. NOTED 15.5 Workshop/Depot NOTED 15.6 Airport Operations COVID 19 Requirements It is an ongoing requirement that all passengers and visitors to the local airport are required to wear a facemask whilst in the terminal (inc. grounds) and on flights. Masks are provided for use at the airport terminal. NOTED 15.7 Electrical/CCTV NOTED Resolution: 21.6912 That Council receives and adopts the Director Technical Services Report. MOVED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy ECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott CARRIED Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 31
16. Confidential Business Resolution: 21.6913 That in accordance with Local Government Regulation 2012, Chapter 8 Administration, Part 2 Local Government meetings and committees, Council closes the meeting to the public for the following reasons: (e) contracts proposed to be made by it; or (h) other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government or someone else or enable a person to gain financial advantage. MOVED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott CARRIED 2.49pm Bernie McCarthy, Alan Neilan, Colin Stevenson, Gus Yates, Karen Sterck left the meeting CONFIDENTIAL ITEM 16.1 Employment Issue – Item 10.9 deferred from Mayor’s report Council discussed an ASC employment issue in closed meeting. NOTED 3.04pm Bernie McCarthy, Alan Neilan, Colin Stevenson, Gus Yates, Karen Sterck returned to meeting. 3.05pm Lucy Deemal, Finance Manager joined meeting. Discussion was held on the 90-day Debtors Report Resolution: 21.6914 That Council comes out of closed meeting and opens meeting to officers. MOVED: Cr Jayden Marrott SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy CARRIED 3.10pm Lucy Deemal, Finance Manager left the meeting Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 32
Resolution: 21.6915
That Council receives the 90-day Debtors Report and undertakes the necessary
follow up actions.
MOVED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy
CARRIED.
17. Councillors Portfolio Reports
Health, Community Safety/Environment, Local Disaster Management Group
(LDMG)
Nil portfolio reports. However, Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta advised that he has
resigned from Apunipima CYHC. His new employment is with NSW University in
the role of Research Assistant. No further Information to report at this stage.
Arts, Craft and Culture:
Cr. Jayden Marrott advised that an Arts, Craft and Culture Committee is
commencing.
Housing and Community Services:
Cr Jayden Marrott advised that he attended the Housing Allocations Endorsement
meeting last week with Mayor Keri Tamwoy.
Youth, Sports and Recreation, Transport and Infrastructure:
Cr. Kemuel Tamwoy advised that
- A Boxing Club has started up in Weipa. He would like to invite them to
Aurukun to promote an interest in Boxing for Aurukun youth.
- voiced concerns about Rio Tinto not utilising their accommodation, he
would like to see them visit Aurukun more regularly.
- has been investigating Dancing at the Arts Centre. He will look into this
further.
- A Councillor from Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council has requested an
invitation to our future festivals.
Education Services:
Cr Kemuel Tamwoy noted that parents are concerned about traffic entering and
departing the school. DTS advised that it is the school’s responsibility to provide
signage.
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 3318. General Business Nil 19. Late Item/s Late Item 19.1 Aurukun Master Plan – Community Consultation Background Cardno has been developing a Master Plan for Aurukun Township over the last three to four years. In mid-2019 it was identified that there was a need to amend the draft Aurukun Master Plan to increase the opportunity for residential properties in the area south of Muttich Street and east of MacKenzie Drive. DATSIP on Council’s behalf extended Cardno’s scope of develop a concept plan to cover this new requirement. Cardno has provided a concept plan (refer attachment late item) outlining the potential of residential properties in this area. It is proposed that Community Consultation be undertaken for 30 days commencing on Monday 29 March until Tuesday 27 April 2021. The attached plan will be made available for comment along with survey questions both through electronic means and paper-based at the Aurukun Have Your Say Day on Thursday 22 April 2021 Resolution: 21.6916 That Council requests that the Chief Executive Officer and Director Technical Services include the attached (New Subdivision) amendment to the draft Aurukun Township Master Plan for public consultation for 30 days commencing on Monday 29 March 2021. MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Jayden Marrott CARRIED Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 34
Attachment Late Item 19.1 Aurukun Master Plan Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 18 March 2021 Page 35
19.2 Aurukun Community Safety Plan
Correspondence received from office of Rachel Hunter, Under Treasurer,
Queensland Treasury responding to Community Safety Plan draft for comment.
NOTED
19.3 Housing Tenancy Management Report March 2021
NOTED
19.4 Supermarket Advisory Committee Meeting
The following items were noted for discussion at the Supermarket Advisory
Committee meeting on 31 March 2021:
- Price specials strategy
- Promotion of nutritious food
- Promotion of the harm of smoking
- Community Benefits Fund/Applications
- Promotion of specials in Cape York Weekly
- Operation of Takeaway 7 days a week
- Option for Island and Cape to sub-lease if they don’t have capacity
- Limiting availability of cold sugar filled beverages (soft drink/juice)
- Promotion of fruit and cold water at the checkouts as healthy impulse
snack/drink alternatives.
- Strategy around regular provision of take-away food
- Progress on plans for store redevelopment
- Rotation of fruit and vegetable (often old stock is left out while new stock
is kept unavailable).
- Potential for more regular perishable deliveries (Weipa Woolworths receives
deliveries twice weekly; can we leverage off that cycle?).
- A wider variety of baby care products.
20. Closure
Mayor declared meeting closed at 3.20pm
These minutes are signed as a true and correct record.
Mayor Keri Tamwoy
Dated: 20 April 2021
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