MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING - Tuesday 20 April 2021 Venue Council Chambers 506 Kang Kang Road Aurukun QLD 4892
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MINUTES
ORDINARY MEETING
Tuesday 20 April 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 20 APRIL 2021
1. PRESENT
Councillors: Mayor Keri Tamwoy
Councillor Kemuel Tamwoy
Councillor Delys Yunkaporta
Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta (arrived 10am)
Officers Bernie McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer
Alan Neilan, Director Community Services
Gus Yates, Director Technical Services
Via Video Conference Colin Stevenson, Director Corporate Services
Lucy Deemal, Finance Manager
Minutes: Lizzie Gaughwin, Executive Assistant
Apologies Cr Jayden Marrott
Guests
Michelle Elvy, General Manager, Bauxite Operations - Rio Tinto Weipa
Fiona Kruger, Principal Advisor CSP Technical Capability - Rio Tinto Weipa
Janine Schleich, Officer - Rio Tinto Weipa
1. Opening
Mayor Tamwoy opened meeting at 9.13am, welcoming everyone and acknowledging
the custodians of the land we are meeting upon in Aurukun and in Cairns and paying
respect to Elders and Leaders past present and emerging.
2. Declarable Conflicts of Interest
Nil
3. Condolences
Waal Waal Roy Landis
Waal Waal Evelyn Pootchemunka
4. Leave of Absence for Approval
Nil
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 25. Previous Minutes
Resolution: 21.6917
That Council receives and adopts the Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18
March 2021 and confirms these as a true and correct record
MOVED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Delys Yunkaporta
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:
19 March Fraud Risk Questionnaire (Lucy Deemal)
22 March Theresa Simpson (Mookai Rosie)
24 March Aurukun Interagency meeting
29 March Premier and Mayor’s Teleconference (COVID-19 update)
30 March Island and Cape Board meeting
30 March Meeting with A/Inspector Peter Williamson and Matt Dowling,
Acting OIC, Aurukun Police
30 March Premier and Mayor’s Teleconference (COVID-19 update)
31 March The Young Ally program (Fiona Kruger and Maree Baldwin, Rio Tinto
Weipa and Hannah Heers, Women’s Health)
31 March Supermarket Advisory Committee quarterly meeting
31 March Premier and Mayor’s Teleconference (COVID-19 update)
1 April Housing Endorsement meeting
1 April Meeting with local Wik Elders (Continued community unrest)
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 31 April Meeting Aurukun Justice Issues (Return of residents exiting
detention)
7 April Aurukun TWG meeting
14 April Police update from A/Inspector Peter Williamson (plus Cr Marrot and
Cr Tamwoy)
15 April Council meeting with Professor Marcia Langton and delegates
Future 2021:
22 April Community Have Your Say Day
23 April ASC Joint Staff meeting
25 April ANZAC Day Ceremony
27/28 April Indigenous Leaders Forum (Cairns)
29 April Indigenous Mayors QPS Summit (Cairns)
22 June NAKAC meeting
NOTED
10.2 Cultural Endorsement for Housing Allocations/Tenancy Management
Report
On 1 April 2021 Cr Delys Yunkaporta, Cr Jayden Marrott and I attended a meeting
with Chantal Cora and Liz Johnson from Housing Tenancy and approved the
following housing allocations as culturally appropriate:
Resolution: 21.6918
That Council endorses as culturally appropriate the allocation of the following houses
and advises the Department of Housing and Public Works accordingly:
160 Po-al Street
92 Muttich Street
282 Ian Peinkinna Street
265 Archewald Crescent
MOVED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Delys Yunkaporta
CARRIED
10.3 Steering Committee Meeting 23rd March 2021
Mayor provided a verbal report.
NOTED
10.4 Correspondence
10.4.1 Letter to FNQ Human Research Ethics Committee regarding research
project conducted in the Aurukun community to evaluate the Cape York
Kidney Care program.
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 410.4.2 Letter of invitation from Cr Peter Scott, Mayor, Cook Shire Council to
attend the Cooktown & Cape York Expo 2021
Resolution: 21.6919
That Council receives and adopts the Mayor’s Report.
MOVED: Cr Delys Yunkaporta SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy
CARRIED
11. Chief Executive Officer’s Report
11.1 Meetings/Events
Past 2021
24 March Aurukun Interagency meeting
30 March Island and Cape Board meeting
31 March Aurukun Supermarket Advisory Committee meeting
7 April Aurukun TWG meeting
9 April Digital Connectivity Teleconference
Future
20 April Ordinary Council meeting
18 May Ordinary Council meeting
15 June Ordinary Council meeting
21 April Service Mapping meeting
22 April Have Your Say Day
27/28 April Indigenous Leaders Forum
29 April Indigenous Mayors Police Summit
13 May Aurukun Interagency meeting
22 June NAKAC Liaison meeting
NOTED
11.2 Delegations Register – Council to CEO
Dr Chris McLaughlin, culturev8 Consultant, refers to conversation with the
Management recently regarding Council’s proposed approach to formalising its
delegations of power in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld).
In anticipation of endorsement at your Ordinary Meeting of 20 April 2021, please find
attached for your convenience:
1. Draft Agenda Report (Refer to emailed attachment)
2. Draft Delegations Register – Council to CEO (Refer to emailed attachment)
Background
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 5Pursuant to section 260 of the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld) (“the LGA”), the Chief Executive Officer must establish a register of delegations that contains the particulars prescribed under Regulation. Those particulars are in the form attached. Council may, by resolution, delegate a power under the LGA or another Act, to: The Mayor The CEO A standing committee, or joint standing committee, of the Council The chairperson of a standing committee, or joint standing committee, of the Council Another local government, for the purposes of a joint government activity. To ensure the compliant exercise of powers by the Management arm of Council in the administration of its statutory responsibilities, this Delegations Register details all powers delegated by Council to its CEO. The delegations of power pursuant to this Delegations Register – Council to CEO, shall be conditional upon the Guiding Principles set out therein, continuing to be met. This Delegations Register should be reviewed annually by Council. Resolution: 21.6920 That pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld), Council resolves to adopt Delegations Register – Council to CEO, as presented. MOVED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy CARRIED 11.3 2020/25 ASC Corporate Plan Pursuant to section 165(3) of the LGR, Council has amended its Corporate Plan. On 29 January 2021, the Aurukun Shire Council Mayor, Councillors, CEO and Management team participated in an independently facilitated Corporate Plan Workshop. The amendments identified at this Workshop have been incorporated into the revised Corporate Plan 2020/25. New pictures have now been inserted into the plan. A complete draft of plan is now provided for approval. Resolution: 21.6921 That Council (1) adopts the ASC Corporate Plan 2020/25. (2) places this plan on the ASC website. (3) forwards this plan to Government departments, Stakeholders and Community. MOVED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy SECONDED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 6
CARRIED
11.4 ASC Community Safety Plan
Hard copies of the Aurukun Community Safety Plan are now available. The finalised
Aurukun Community Safety Plan has been displayed on ASC website.
NOTED
11.5 ASC Local Laws
The attached Public Notice has been circulated on 29 March 2021 by Cape York
Weekly, ASC email groups, ASC Facebook and via public posts. The public
consultation period closes at 5.00pm, Friday 30 April 2021. (refer attachment 11.5
Public Consultation on Proposed Local Laws).
NOTED
Resolution: 21.6922
That Council:
(1) contacts A/Inspector Peter Williamson in respect to comments provided on
Local Laws currently available for public consultation.
(2) requests the CEO to send the Local Laws to NAKAC, APN and CYLC; and
(3) resends public notice advising public consultation closing 30 April 2021.
MOVED: Cr Delys Yunkaporta SECONDED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy
CARRIED
11.6 ASC Workforce Engagement Strategy
Further actions from Workforce Engagement Strategy
(1) Performance Management:
A report on the final positions and organisation structure will be provided to
the May Council meeting.
(2) 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.
NOTED
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 711.7 Councillor Attendance (Repeat Item) Attendance at the monthly ASC Ordinary meeting is the major responsibility for each Councillor. A lot of work is put into preparing the meeting agenda papers. The CEO, EA, Directors, Managers and Supervisors all contribute to the agenda that is provided to you. It is most important that you read this document before you attend the meeting. The agenda is emailed to you on the prior Friday. If you are unable to attend any meeting you must seek Leave of Absence by advising the Mayor or CEO prior to the commencement of the meeting. If leave of absence is not tendered a meeting fee deduction will be made to the Councillors allowance. If you are in Cairns for personal reasons, you are reminded that you should attend the meeting via videoconference at the ASC Council Office, 200 McLeod Street, Cairns North. NOTED 11.8 ASC CCTV, Community Police and Security Guards Response is awaited from Commissioner Katarina Carroll QPS, regarding a written request sent 22 March 2021 for QPS to consider approving the divestment of the ASC Community Police, CCTV and Security Guards to Queensland Government for its management and funding. NOTED 11.9 NAKAC Liaison Meeting A meeting was held between ASC and NAKAC representatives on 15 March 2021. NOTED 11.10 Rainfall Rainfall year to date: November 12.0mm December 5.6mm January 562.1mm February 324.7mm March 406.3mm Total November 2020 to March 2021: 1310.7mm NOTED 10:00am Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta joined meeting in Council Chambers Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 8
11. 11 Social Media – March
Facebook
4718 Followers
23 Posts
19 Notices
The power of Facebook as a tool to communicate with the community was
demonstrated with the public notice about COVID-19 -safe practises following the
outbreak in Brisbane.
It was the highest performing post for March reaching 3732 people. The next
highest was the post of Ministerial Champion Di Farmer and Government Champion
Rachel Hunter inspecting progress on Aurukun’s new airport terminal. It reached
1852 people.
Instagram
12 posts including 2 videos
85 followers
The posts have focused on the Arts Centre and cultural activities including many at
the IKC.
NOTED
11.12 Permanent EA
Lizzie (Elizabeth) Gaughwin commenced as permanent EA on 19 April 2021. She
will be Cairns based and come to Aurukun for all Council meeting weeks. ASC
thanks Karen Sterck for her services as EA over the past three months.
NOTED
11.13 Correspondence
11.13.1 Letter from Natalie Wilde, Deputy Director General. Local
Government Division, State Development, Infrastructure, Local
Government and Planning.
Finalisation of current rounds for W4Q, Local Government Grants and Subsidies
Scheme, COVID-19 Works for Qld and Unite and Recover Community Stimulus
Package to be completed by 30 June 2021.
NOTED
11.13.2 Letter to Barry Lea:
Indigenous Driver Mentoring and Road Safety Recommendation.
NOTED
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 911.13.3 Invitation to Cr Amy Eden, Cairns Regional Council to attend morning tea
at ASC Cairns Office 30 April 2021.
NOTED
11.13.4 Letter to Commissioner Katarina Carroll QPS regarding divestment of the
ASC Community Policy, CCTV and Security Guards to Queensland
Government for its management and funding.
NOTED
Resolution: 21.6923
That Council receives and adopts the Chief Executive Officer’s Report.
MOVED: Cr Delys Yunkaporta SECONDED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta
CARRIED
10:10am Lucy Deemal, Finance Manager joined meeting via videoconference in
Cairns
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
NOTED
12.7 Valuations
Council currently has Land, Buildings and Other Structures, and Sewer and Water
Infrastructure assets being comprehensively valued, which means that assets must
be inspected and valued based on their construction and condition.
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 10This year Aerodrome, Road, Drainage and Bridge Network assets will be valued by
applying an index appropriate to Aurukun’s pricing and adjusting for their condition.
The initial valuation data for Land, Buildings and Other Structures assets has been
received and is currently being assessed. After checking for obvious errors the
valuations will be sent to the appropriate Director for further scrutiny and review.
Resolution: 21.6924
That Council receives and adopts the Finance Manager’s Report.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy
CARRIED
10:19am Lucy Deemal, Finance Manager left meeting.
13. Director Corporate Services Report
13.1 Actions from Previous Council Meeting
Nil
13.2 Leasing Update
NOTED
13.3 Human Resources Report
13.3.1 2021 Deadly Employee and Deadly Safety Awards of the First Quarter
Nominations for Deadly Awards for the First Quarter 2021 closed 12 April 2021.
Winners to be announced at the April Joint Staff meeting.
13.3.2 Staff Statistics
During March, the following ten new employees commenced:
• Tarati Ratana – Client services Coordinator Chivaree
• Neil Peinkinna – Plant Operator
• Naomi Kepple - Children’s Services Worker - Childcare/Driver
• Phillip Marpoondin – Art Studio Facilitator
• Sonia Waller – Administration Officer
• Shane Waller – Workplace Health and Safety Adviser
• Lisa Dole – HR Officer
• Ben Green – Electrician
The number of employees as at 31 March 2021:
70
Full Time:
Part Time: 6
Casual: 17
Total 93
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 11Of the 93 employees 50 are Indigenous and 43 are Non-Indigenous. 13.3.3 Staff Turnover During March 10 new employees commenced. There were no terminations. 13.3.4 Vacancies NOTED 13.4 Workplace Health and Safety NOTED 13.5 Administration Manager’s Report In line with the Workforce Engagement Strategy recommendations, the Bank and Post Office are being opened up with access between the two areas to allow staff to be cross trained and work in both Agency operations. Bendigo Bank and Australia Post have been consulted in the refresh of the Business Centre operations. Cross skilling of staff has commenced demonstrating Council’s investment in our people and is necessary to maintain these essential services and allow for staff leave entitlements. In summary: Bendigo Bank and Australia Post has fully endorsed the proposal Australia Post has amended the existing Agency Agreement which currently excluded bank operations Cross training of staff is well progressed New banking system (ADS) will be tested and installed in April 2021 Faulty air conditioner units have been replaced Mouldy and damaged roof was replaced and patched Access opening to be installed in late April 2021 NOTED 13.6 Staff Accommodation/Cleaning Crew Sodexo’s existing cleaning contract arrangements continue to include regular scheduled cleaning for the Business Precinct and Council Depot, and “as required” cleaning for Landing Toilets, Cemetery Toilets and Training Centre. Regular cleaning is being undertaken by Council staff at the Council Office and Staff Accommodation. NOTED Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 12
13.7 Wik and Kugu Arts Centre Manager’s Report Social media is continuing to have a positive impact in relation to sales and cultural maintenance. Followers are engaging with arts centre daily activities via social media pages and the Instagram page is also supporting ASC’s new Instagram profile through cultural content sharing. New media gear for the arts centre has been ordered. The camera gear will support high-quality cataloguing of artwork. It is expected that the online catalogue will be complete once the camera gear arrives about mid-April. New Arts worker Phillip Marpoondin has been a helpful hand supporting general maintenance of the Wik and Kugu Arts Centre and also a great help with arts production around the workshop. We are hoping to secure one more part-time arts worker late next week. There is a potential candidate who is a practising Wik artist and is also a highly trained arts studio facilitator. The Wik and Kugu Arts Centre Strategic Plan and Arts Centre 2021 Program has been drafted for Management Team review. The Plan and Program supports strong arts operations, development, and cultural maintenance objectives. 13.7.1 Upcoming Exhibitions and Fairs Cairns Art Gallery - 14 May “Ritual: The Past in the Present” Brisbane Festival - July “Blaklash” Darwin Art Fair - 1 August CIAF - 17/22 August Cairns Art Gallery - 17 August “Painting Country” NOTED 13.8 Information Technology Report NOTED 13.9 Records Management NOTED 13.10 ASC Stores NOTED Resolution: 21.6925 That Council receives and adopts the Director Corporate Services Report. MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Delys Yunkaporta Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 13
CARRIED
14. Director Community Services Report
14.1 Actions from previous Council Meeting
Nil
14.2 Funerals
Funerals: Waal Waal Roy Landis Funeral 17 April 2021
Waal Waal Evelyn Pootchemunka Funeral 23 April 2021
14.2.1 WCCCA Funeral Assistance
The financial assistance for families has changed effective from 24 February 2021.
The previous assistance provided $7,000 Funeral Assistance and $1,000 for
eulogy/service booklet production. This amount has now been reduced to $7,500.
This is a reduction in Council reimbursement of funeral costs, placing a higher level
of scrutiny on expenditure. The $3,000 for feasting remains.
Resolution: 21.6926
That Council invites Mr Stefan Le Roux, Executive Officer, Western Cape Communities
Trust to a future Council meeting to discuss matters relevant to both organisations.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy
CARRIED
14.2.2 Aurukun Old Cemetery
The old cemetery requires a considerable amount of improvement and grave
identification. There is a considerable amount of information held by Council on
known graves from research undertaken by the Professor Olga Artemova project.
The work required would include repairs to boundary fence and gates; provision of
seating; provision of water service; removal of trees; placement of new ID plaques
on all known graves without headstones. A reference or trustee group would be best
to guide Council officers in undertaking an assessment of what is required; seek
quotations and then oversee the works, particularly new ID plaques.
Resolution: 21.6927
That Council:
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 14(1) forms an Aurukun Old Cemetery Reference Group to oversee improvements to the
cemetery and that this group has a minimum of one member from each clan
group;
(2) requires Director Community Services to provide a scope of works and terms of
reference for the Aurukun Old Cemetery to recommend to the Council for
endorsement.
MOVED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Delys Yunkaporta
CARRIED
14.3 Events
Events Held
Date Event Details
10 April Onchan Min Festival – Justin Wellington performed
Upcoming Events
Date Event Details
22 April Aurukun Have Your Say Day
25 April Anzac Day Ceremony
TBA April International Women’s Day Dinner
The Mayor requested that a letter of thanks be forwarded to the two local families
who granted permission for the Onchan Min Festival to go ahead on the 10 April
2021.
14.3.1 2021 Schedule of Events
Some amendments have been made to the schedule given commitments of various
bands and to evenly spread the concerts across the calendar year. The following
changes have been made.
23 July Ngank Min Festival
Change of date allows Warrigan Band members to perform at Napranum
Ruchook Festival on 24 July 2021.
11 Sept Um Thurpak Festival
To be confirmed.
A list of the amended events for 2021 is attached, including a promotional flyer for the
six concerts to be held this year. Belinda Miller, Producer NITV, has confirmed they
have arranged to accompany Troy Cassar-Daley during the Cape York Tour.
Resolution: 21.6929
That Council notes the NITV production team will be accompanying Troy Cassar-Daley
on the Cape York Tour, visiting Aurukun on 7 June 2021.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 15CARRIED 14.4 Community Police, Safety and CCTV 14.4.1 Patrol Schedule and Locations NOTED 14.4.2 Incident Reports NOTED 14.4.3 CCTV Operations – User Download Report A meeting was held with Queensland Police Service to discuss operational matters with CCTV City Safe infrastructure. This meeting aligns with the Memorandum of Understanding which forms a part of the ASC CCTV policy. The future statistics provided will reflect the number of occasions in which CCTV footage has been downloaded as evidence and filed. NOTED 14.5 Koolkan Early Childcare Centre (Koolkan ECC) 14.5.1 Department of Education Visits and Liaison Both the State and Commonwealth agencies are being kept informed of our staffing and enrolment status. The enrolment target is yet to be met. 14.5.2 Accredited Training Enrolment in Diploma of Education Services for Selina Wolmby is progressing. All costs are being met by LGAQ. 14.5.3 Enrolment Report Total Enrolment: 16 Babies Room: 5 Toddlers Room: 4 Kindy Room: 6 Enrolment Applications pending: 4 NOTED 14.6 Chivaree Community Aged Care Centre 14.6.1 Service Provision Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 16
NOTED 14.6.2 Good News and Visitors On 1 March 2021 George Meyer, Animal Control Officer for Aurukun Shire Council, Liz Johnson, and Chantal Cora from Housing Department came to Chivaree Centre to talk to Chivaree Manager about the number of dogs that are allowed at each house in Aurukun. Kirsty Cummins – Podiatrist from Apunipima CYHC visited Chivaree Centre clients on 2 March 2021. Kye Chapple from Flick Pest Control visited Chivaree Centre on 10 March 2021. Claire Brown and Duncan Kukulies – Nutritionists from Apunipima CYHC visited Chivaree Centre to speak to staff on 10 March 2021. Tarati Ratana Client Service Coordinator commenced at Chivaree Centre on 25 March 2021. 14.6.3 Assistance with Client Yard Maintenance Total Number of eligible clients: 33 Number of yards mown in March: 16 NOTED 14.7 Animal Control Meetings with Stakeholders On 4 March 2021 I met with Lizbeth Johnson, Housing tenancy team. She advised there were pups living inside a house at 170 Apalech Street. An inspection of the property was carried out, there was no sign of pups at the house. Another inspection will be arranged together with Lizbeth when she is available. NOTED 14.8 Indigenous Knowledge Centre and Community Broadcasting Flexible Learning Program The Flexible Learning Program continues to support an enrolment of 16 disengaged secondary students, some of whom attend the IKC and others who engage by way of community bus outreach. Digital access for internet browsing is popular but so too are the screenings of community events such as dance festivals and house openings. Curriculum support materials such as reading packs and literacy assessment tools are provided by the Aurukun State School. The Woyan Min Bio Cultural Project is supporting Wik Language and Culture and particularly Elders’ on-Country transmission of Traditional Knowledge which is recorded and engaged with via the purpose-built interactive Learning on Country app Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 17
which the Flexi and State School students are gradually getting to know. Term 2 will
see further piloting of the app with the students as well as in the Language Program.
Preparations for this year’s long-awaited Laura Dance Festival will be a special focus
for activities over the next few months.
The new dugout canoe project continues to be chipped away at by lots of different
community members. Recently a welcome maalp (traditional dance) was performed
by Community Elders and younger for the visiting Ministerial and Government
Champions. The latest house opening videos and the Native Title event at the PCYC
hall from 15 years ago have been in high demand and copies are provided on USB
drives on request for home viewing.
NOTED
14.9 Environmental Health
NOTED
14.10 Grants Development and Lobbying
NOTED
14.10.1 Works for Queensland 21/24, Project Proposals
The allocated funding for this grant is $2,370,000.
The following projects have been identified:
Project Amount Scope
Ngaay Road Industrial $800,000 Import, shape and compact fill to ensure sites
Estate are free draining and usable by future users
Staff Housing Upgrades $470,000 422 War Street – windows
and Renewals 366-367 Fred Kerindun Dr – fencing
516 Amban Lane units – covered area
411-412 Kor Street – roof replacement
145 War Street – demolish and realign road
Carports – convert to secure and lockable
Community Facilities $100,000 Remove damaged wooden bollards and
replace with powder coated metal bollards.
Transport Infrastructure $1,000,000 New concrete pathways on Tal Tal Street,
town street reseals, drainage maintenance and
signage renewals and improvements
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 18Resolution: 21.6930
That Council endorses the project proposal for Works for Queensland 2021/24, for the
sum of $2,370,000, noting all projects are to be completed by 30 June 2024.
MOVED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy SECONDED: Cr Delys Yunkaporta
CARRIED
14.10.3 Tal Tal Park Basketball Court Upgrade
This project has a budget of $240,000 (State Government $150,000, ASC $10,000
and WCCCA $80,000).
The works are being managed by QBuild who have commenced seeking quotations
from qualified contractors for the following components:
a. Resurface basketball courts playing surface.
b. Refurbish existing basketball hoop structures.
c. Replace chain mesh on basketball perimeter fencing
d. Alter existing fencing on Tal Tal Park to 1200mm with pipe rail top
e. Install bollards in laneway between Lots 315 and 316 to prevent vehicle access
f. Install floodlighting and electrical service to toilet/shower block.
NOTED
14.11 Wo’uw Ko’alam Community Centre
NOTED
14.12 Family Support Worker and Playgroup
NOTED
14.13 Aak Muunchanak Splash Park
NOTED
Resolution: 21.6931
That Council receives and adopts the Director Community Services Report.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Delys Yunkaporta
CARRIED
15. Director Technical Services Report
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 1915.1 Actions from Council meeting 18 March 2021
Resolution: 21.6915
(Council meeting 18 March 2021)
That Council requests that the Chief Executive Officer and Director Technical
Services include the attached (new Subdivision) amendments to the draft Aurukun
Township Master Plan for public consultation for 30 days commencing on Monday
29 March 2021.
DTS Update:
Public consultation commenced on Monday 29 March 2021.
Resolution 21.6910
(Council meeting 18 March 2021)
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 including in tender documents 001/20
(2) 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)
DTS Update:
Appropriate letters will be sent to empanelled tenderers during April.
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:
State officers have advised that financial approval has processed through Cabinet.
Aurukun funding allocation is advised to be $7,180,640, to be confirmed in writing to
the Mayor / CEO.
A Housing investment plan has been submitted to the Department.
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 20NOTED 15.2 Housing Maintenance 15.2.1 Community Housing Maintenance and Upgrades (QBuild) QBuild maintenance works continue to be completed within stipulated response times. QBuild is continuing to allocate 2020/21 upgrade projects to Council. 15.2.3 Council Building Capital Works Delivery of the approved 2020/21 Capital works program is progressing. 15.2.4 Grant Funded Projects Waterfront renewal (W4Q R3) Works scheduled to be undertaken in the coming months are as follows: Construction of a 200m of footpath linking the old cemetery to the existing toilet block and waterfront footpath. Construction of a 155m ring road to the east of the ring road. Resealing of short sections of MacKenzie Drive an Airport Drive near the airport. Installing five smaller covered park bench seats along the foreshore. Installing 11 bin supports at various locations around the waterfront area. Top dressing some areas with sand crusher dust to improve the mow-ability of some areas in future wet seasons. Installing a crusher dust track along the foreshore to the west of the barge ramp. Installing metal bollards along Airport Drive to minimise vehicle access to the foot paths. Retail Fuel Depot Upgrade (BoR) The scheduled concrete works were completed in March. With the lighting improvement works planned to be completed in April / May. Interim Capital Works Program HC Building still intend to commence construction in late April / once the road is open after the 2020/21 wet season. NOTED 15.3 Roads Construction and Maintenance NOTED 15.4 Works Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 21
NOTED
15.5 Workshop/Depot
15.5.1 Works in progress
Full servicing and mechanical repairs continued during March in the Aurukun
workshop.
A contract mechanic from Weipa will be engaged on a weekly basis to undertake
specific task when the road to Weipa is safely trafficable by a light truck in late April /
May.
15.5.2 Workshop staffing and training
Recruitment for a replacement mechanic is ongoing, no applicants have applied in
March.
Gavin Ackland tendered his resignation as Workshop Supervisor at the end of
March. His last day with Council was Friday 9 April 2021. Recruitment has started for
a replacement Workshop Supervisor and a temporary arrangement has been put in
place to keep the Workshop doors open.
15.5.3 Fleet Capital Purchases
Procurement processes has commenced on the following Capital Budget items.
• 21CAP22 replaces Hi-Ace LWB Van (Electricians)
o A Local Buy quote has been received and a purchase order has been
raised
• 21CAP08 baggage Trolley and Tractor
o A purchase order has been raised for the fabrication of a new baggage
trolley
o Tractor (Completed)
• Replacement Community services utility
o The vehicle is expected to arrive in Aurukun in April 2021
NOTED
15.6 Airport Operations
NOTED
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 22Resolution: 21.6932
That Council:
(1) resolves to have Airport Terminal Building Asset ID 10294 $69,914.43 removed
from Council’s asset register.
(2) requests that Council’s Finance Team complete all relevant tasks necessary to
remove this asset from Council’s asset register.
MOVED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy SECONDED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta
CARRIED
15.7 Electrical/CCTV
NOTED
Resolution: 21.6933
That Council receives and adopts the Director Technical Services Report.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy
CARRIED
16. Confidential Business
Resolution: 21.6934
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:
(b) industrial matters affecting employees; 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 a
financial advantage.
MOVED: Mayor Keri Tamwoy CARRIED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta
1:13pm Lucy Deemal returned to the meeting.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEM
Discussion held on the following items:
1. 90-day Debtors Report
2. Workforce Engagement Strategy
3. Organisation Structure
4. Employment Issues
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 23Resolution: 21.6935
That Council comes out of closed meeting to open meeting.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Kemuel Tamwoy
CARRIED
16. 90-day Debtors Report
1:13pm Lucy Deemal left the meeting.
Resolution: 21.6936
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
Councillor Portfolio
Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta Health, Community Safety/Environment
Attended TCICA Health Forum and expressed
concern about the Apunipima CYHC model of
service delivery.
Cr Kemuel Tamwoy Youth, Sport and Recreation
Reduced activity due to unrest
Cr Kemuel Tamwoy
Education Services
Cr Delys Yunkaporta
Advised that school attendance is currently low.
18. General Business
Mayor Keri Tamwoy raised:
1. COVID-19 vaccination Rollout
2. Damaged vehicle on road in Bowenda Drive.
The Director Technical Services advised that vehicle has been removed.
3. Discussion has been held with QPS regarding current family disputes.
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 2419. Late Item/s 19.1 ASC Corporate Plan CEO advised that the Corporate Plan has been circulated by email to staff, residents and stakeholders. 19.2 Youth Ally Program Pilot Invitation for Aurukun Mayor The Aurukun Shire Council’s Youth Advisory Committee has been invited to participate in the Youth Ally program, which aims to prevent domestic and family violence by shaping the attitudes and behaviours of young people. Resolution: 21.6937 That Council follows up on this invitation with respect to the Youth Ally Program Pilot. MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Cr Delys Yunkaporta 19.3 Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program Council nominated four persons for the Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program: Topsy Bowenda Waynead Wolmby Kemuel Tamwoy Ethel Giblet 19.4 Kang Kang Road – Footpath Concept Design Director Technical Services presented the proposed footpath concept design plans. Further comment will be sought on the plans at the Aurukun Have Your Say Day. 20. Closure The Mayor declared meeting closed at 2.10pm. These minutes are signed as a true and correct record. Mayor Keri Tamwoy: Dated: 18 May 2021 Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting 20 April 2021 Page 25
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