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Agenda 1 Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004

6th February, 2004 NOTICE OF MEETING

NOTICE IS HEBOWEN S

BOWEWED

1. APOLOGIES AND L 2. CONFIRMATION OF

Confirmation of the January, 2004.

3. MINUTE BY THE MA 5. CONSIDERATION O

Consideration of the Item Subject Works Reports 1. Director of En2. Tender – Ann3. Bowen Wate4. Roads to Rec5. Total Manage

BOWEN SHIRE COUNCIL

REBY GIVEN THAT THE MEETING OF THE HIRE COUNCIL WILL BE HELD AT THE N SHIRE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON NESDAY, 11th FEBRUARY 2004 COMMENCING AT 9:00AM

ORDER OF BUSINESS

EAVE OF ABSENCE

MINUTES

Minutes of the Meeting of Council held on Wednesday, 28h

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F REPORTS

following reports:-

gineering Services Report ual Supply of Goods and Services

r Upgrades overy Program ment Plan and Strategic Asset Management Plans


Planning Reports 6. Request for a Siting Variation at 62 Argyle park Road, Bowen – Lot 1

RP733990 – Applicants – DC & L Lydom 7. Proposal for a Saltworks and Infrastructure to be Constructed on Lot 248

and Lot 316 on HR2020 – Reserve 283 Parish of Pring. Proponent – B Lam and M Fung

8. Application for Conversion to Freehold Term Lease No 218789 – Lot 58 on Crown Plan HR180, Parish of Dargin – Applicant – AP Nairn

Health Reports 9. Director of Health and Environmental Services Report 10. Application for Mobile Hairdressers Licence 11. DA03/115 – Relocation of House from 17 Murroona Street to 29

Emmerson Drive for GH and WM Tracey – Request for Extension 12. Former Collinsville Refuse Site – Contaminated Site Assessment

Program 13. Tidy Towns Finance Reports 14. Operational Plan

Administration Reports

15. Chief Executive Officer’s Report Bowen Building Safer Communities Action Team Bowen Harbour Foreshore Development Plan

Confidential Reports

16. Legal Opinion – Access to Rural Properties via Council Roads 17. Sunwater Water Charges – Collinsville 18. Payment of Function Expenses 19. Mr Neil Thompson – Property 7 Thomas Street 20. Village Life 21. Development Application Building Summary 22. Health and Environmental Services and Engineering Services Complaints

Agenda 3 Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 WORKS REPORTS 1. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES’ REPORT (ATTACHMENT)

Director of Engineering Services Report is as follows:-

Summary of Capital Works under Construction

Divisional Maintenance

Capital Infrastructure Scheme

Design Office work in hand

Water and Sewerage Report

Attachments include:-

Divisional Maintenance Cost Graphs (Budget vs Actual)

Cost Reconciliation Report

RMPC Cost Graphs (Budget vs Actual)

Gant Chart

SUMMARY OF CAPITAL WORKS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

DIVISIONAL MAINTENANCE Division 1

Expenditure to end of January: $ 372,054 Projected expenditure from January report: $ 370,000 Projected expenditure to the end of February: $ 390,000

Planned Works Stormwater drainage maintenance Mowing and whipper snipper work Miscellaneous sign and guide post maintenance Pavement repairs Cut off walls Edgerton Road Drainage maintenance Road construction – Rural Causeways, Grey’s Bay Parking Area, Field/Webster Streets. Division 2 Expenditure to end of January: $ 193,089 Projected expenditure from January report: $ 170,000 Projected expenditure to the end of February: $ 210,000


Planned Works Stormwater drainage maintenance Miscellaneous pavement Miscellaneous sign and guide post maintenance

Division 3 Expenditure to end of January: $ 472,771 Projected expenditure from January report: $ 490,000 Projected expenditure to the end of February: $ 495,000

Planned Works Stormwater drainage maintenance Sign repairs Guidepost installation/replacement Street maintenance and cleaning Road construction – Shoulders Blake Street, Bus turnaround Pelican Creek Farmers Road

Maintenance grading – Maintenance Grading 82A, 8B, 5307, Blue Valley, Rutherford, Mt Wyatt Traffic island construction, stabilisation causeways Strathmore Roads

DESIGN OFFICE WORK IN HAND (a) Miscellaneous surveys – Reservoir Hill

(b) Collinsville Swimming Pool storm damage

(c) Miscellaneous plan layouts for administration works;

(d) Update of mapping and rates data for GIS System;

(e) Asset maintenance system – update of asset data – works ongoing;

(f) Input of data for water supply network analyses – works continuing;

(g) Budget estimates;

(h) Traffic control plans – various

(i) George Street table drains

(j) Update plans Bootooloo Road

(k) Gordon Street Design – Gregory to Leichhardt Streets

(l) Preparing documents and plans for Horseshoe Bay Road Emmerson Street to Rose Bay Road

(m) Collection and collating of data for Rural Addressing - continuing

(n) Gideon Park, Stinger Net irrigation design

(o) Hansen and Case Park lighting design


(p) Kirkpatrick Court Subdivision of Murray Avenue.

WATER SUPPLY/SEWERAGE (a) Water Consumption Consumption for January was 232.2ML with 208.8 (89.9%) supplied from Proserpine. Information received from Sunwater Water Storage Report to 3rd February 2004 shows the Peter Faust Dam level at 31% which is the same as the previous month and Eungella Dam level at 24% which is the same as the previous month. (b) Water and Sewerage Complaints Following complaints were recorded by the Engineering Services for January 2004:-

COMPLAINTS BOWEN MERINDA

COLLINSVILLE

Dirty Water 4 Water General 3 1 Leaking/Broken Water Meters/Services 9 1 6 Leaking/Burst Water Mains/Pipes 7 Low water pressure 3 Bad taste/smell in Water - Sewerage Blockage 4 Sewer Smells - Sewerage Overflows - Public Toilet – Blockage/overflow 1 No Water -


TOWN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2004 Development Matters

Development Statistics:

Development Applications Received 20 Acknowledgment Notices Issued 6 Decision Notices Issued: - Material Change of Use Issued 7 - Reconfiguration Issued 2 - Operational Works Issued 0 Planning and Development Show Cause Notices Issued - Planning Enquires 245 Town Planning Inspections 9 Planning and Development Certificates - Planning and Development Property Searches 3 Reports to Council 10

RECOMMENDATION: That the Director of Engineering Services Report be received.


ROAD MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

Div 1 Div 2 Div 3 Div 3 C'Ville TotalsBowen C'Ville Urban

Estimate 437090 276396 71777 407094 117843 1310200Expenditure 372054 193089 45394 368771 58606 1037914

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RMPC MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD 01/10/2003 TO 30/09/2005 Bruce Bow/C'Ville C'Ville Highway to Bogie Rv Roads Contract amount 350845 325365 1154800 Claimed to date 30525 10929 106769 Over(+),Under(-) 320320 314436 1048031


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Agenda - 13 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004

CAPITAL ROADWORKS 2003/2004

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JOB DESCRIPTION ADOPTED DETAILED ACTUAL COMMITTED PHYS % COST TO

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NUMBER BUDGET ESTIMATE COSTSEXPD COMP. COMPLETE

COST

Roads & Drainage Const 03/04 2841-1000 Replace drainage pit covers 10000 10000 0 100% 0 100002841-2000 Strathmore Rd Floodways 80000 30000 24232 470 70% 5298 300002841-3000 Drainage upgrade Mt Nutt/Richmond Rd 7000 7269 0 100% 0 7269 2841-4000 Culvert Upgrade Rich/Woodlands Rds 5000 2039 0 100% 0 2039 2841-5000 Bitumen seal floodway approaches 20000 23133 0 100% 0 23133 2841-6000 K&C Bergyl St Merinda 6000 0% 6000 60002841-7000 Erosion protection Sandy/MtAber 20182 5503 1000 100% 13679 201822842-1000 School zone warning lights 27000 31863 0 100% 2000 33863 2842-2000 Drop dust sign Scottville 3000 0% 3000 30002842-3000 Tourism directional sign 7000 0% 7000 70002842-4000 Re-skin shire entrance sign 2000 0% 2000 20002842-5000 Speed humps/Sinage Sports Complex 3000 4079 175 100% 0 4254 2843-1000 FWD/Laser profilometer testing 45000 0% 45000 450002843-2000 Cont to C'ville/S'ville Walkway 50000 0% 50000 500002843-3000 Re-profile K&C Living/Leichardt 17067 0% 17067 170672843-4000 Dust Seal Hay St 18540 11227 0 100% 7313 185402843-5000 Dust Seal Leichardt/Livingstone 8000 9387 0 100% 0 9387 2843-6000 Traffic Island Short/Railway Rd 2000 0% 2000 20002844-0000 Horseshoe Bay Rd Emmerson/Roundabout 150786 444 0 0% 150342 1507862845-0000 K&C Widening Argyle Park Road 102000 5225 0 0% 96775 1020002846-0000 Chamdler's Road Corner Reconstruct 53804 42992 0 100% 10812 538042847-0000 Gregory St Livingstone/Hospital 120000 4394 1056 0% 114550 120000

Carried Forward 757379 18178730000 2701 532836 717324


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Brought Forward 757379 30000 181787 2701 532836 717324 RTR Grey's Bay Parking Area 65300 0% 65300 65300RTR Bootooloo Rd Reconstruction 138167 4035 14063 0% 120069 138167RTR Gordon St Reconstruction 144142 3277 1056 0% 139809 144142RTR 2nd Avenue Reconstruction 45000 52214 2400 100% 0 54614 RTR Blake Street Widening 33000 0% 33000 33000TIDS Edgerton Road Reconstruction 99368 115589 0 100% 0 115589 TIDS Livingstone/Gregory Traf Island 15000 0% 15000 15000TIDS Bikeway Argyle Pk Rd Overlay 19000 0% 19000 19000TIDS Bikeway Darwen/Gregory Overlay 18000 0% 18000 18000TIDS St John Bosca Ped crossing 16000 0% 16000 16000TIDS Cville St School Ped crossing 10000 0% 10000 10000TIDS Myuna Rd Bus Shelter/Setdown 27000 0 6945 0% 20055 27000TIDS Asset Management Software/Data 20000 0% 20000 20000StJohn Bosca Drainage/Carpk/Setdown 380000 24072 71083 0% 284845 380000Refurbish abutments - Dalrymple Pt bridge 41000 41000 50427 1000 100% 0 51427 Drays Road 240 0 100% 0 240


George Street footpath, TableDrain 5000 5000 11162 0 50% -6162

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2811-0000 RTR (195k) H'shoe Bay Rd Reconst 4631 0 100% 0 4631 2885-0000 Marshall Street - Cul De Sac 11000 24040 34639 0 100% 0 34639 2831-2000 Replace Drainage Pit Covers 10000 10000 16553 1000 100% 0 17553 2831-6000 K&C Argyle Pk Rd (S.Lynch-Jillets) 26458 26458 33110 0 100% 0 33110 2832-1000 Level Crossing Sign Upgrade 262 0 100% 0 262 2832-2000 Entrance Signage Collinsville 508 0 100% 0 508 2832-6000 School Zone Warning Lights 2169 0 100% 0 2169 2833-1000 Railway Crane Don Street 3000 3000 675 0 0% 2325 30002834-4000 Traffic Islands Greg/Livingsto 12537 12537 20562 0 90% 0 20562 2836-0000 Field/Webster K&C Reconstruction 162676 162676 23112 0 5% 139564 162676 Golf Club Subdivision Drainage/Rd 50000 50000 0% 50000 50000 2763-0000 MIPS Rehabilitation Lower Don Rd 41119 41119 8872 0 0% 32247 411192814-0000 TIDS Hillview Road Bike Lane 65000 65000 90072 0 100% 0 90072

TIDS 02/03 2838-0000 TIDS02/03 Edgertons Rd (Part 2852) 188000 89000 89000 0 100% 0 89000 2837-4000 TIDS02/03 CV State School Pathways 27 0 100% 0 27 2837-5100 TIDS02/03 Bus SetDown-Bootooloo Rd 18000 18000 25228 0 100% 0 25228 2837-5200 TIDS02/03 Bus SetDown-Pretty Bend 18000 18000 23043 0 100% 0 23043 2837-5300 TIDS02/03 Bus SetDown-Opp Drive In 11288 0 100% 0 11288

- - - - - - - Totals 2439146 595830 826554 100248 1511888 2438690


ACTUAL ADOPTED DETAILED

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BOWEN WATER SUPPLY FUND Mains Replacement 50000 0 13942 0 25% 36058 50000Proserpine Main Launchers/Reciev 100000 0 0% 100000 100000Fencing Reservoir 36000 0 0% 36000 36000

BOWEN SEWERAGE FUND Rehabilitation of Sewers 330000 0 48196 0 20% 281804 330000Effluent Pipeline 50000 0 0% 50000 50000

Agenda - 20 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 2. TENDER – ANNUAL SUPPLY OF GOOD & SERVICES

As has been Council’s standard procedure in previous years current supply contracts for the following goods/services terminate as at 30 June 2004. Approval is sought to advertise these tenders for the period 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005.

Ready Mixed Concrete

Bagged Cement

Sodium Hypochlorite

Bulk Bituminous Emulsion

Cold Mix Asphalt

Sprayed Bituminous Surfacing Services

Cover Aggregate

Precast Concrete Products

Standing Offer for Plant Hire RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the calling of tenders for the following goods/services for the period 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005.

3. BOWEN WATER UPGRADES (ATTACHMENT)

(1) Council’s Plumbing Department have recently completed a water main replacement in Scully Street. Council received an application for a 100mm water service at the intersection of Eyles Road and Scully Street. The area was only served by a 50mm PVC main previously and private contribution was sought for the upgrade of the main as well as the water service costs. Attachment 1.

(ii) Council has received a contribution towards the upgrade of a 50mm

PVC main to 100mm. This will enable a water service connection to Lot 113 HR1453 – Bergl Street Merinda. Works are expected to be completed within two weeks.

Attachment 2 For Councilors information. Attachment - Bowen Water Upgrades

Agenda - 23 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 4. ROADS TO RECOVERY PROGRAM (ATTACHMENT)

Advice has been received from the Federal Government and LGAQ of the proposed extension of the Roads to Recovery programme past the current completion date of 30th June 2005 for a further four (4) years. No specific details on the operation of the programme or when submissions for projects are required are available at this time other than those attached.

Council is requested however to consider possible projects for inclusion under this extended programme so that cost estimates can be prepared as early as possible. For Council’s information.

Attachment - Roads to Recovery Program

Agenda - 36 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 5. TOTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN AND STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT

PLANS Report to be tabled at Council Meeting. For Council’s information.

Agenda - 37 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 PLANNING REPORTS 6. REQUEST FOR A SITING VARIATION AT 62 ARGYLE PARK ROAD,

BOWEN : LOT 1 RP733990. APPLICANT: D.C. & LLYDOM (ATTACHMENT) J.D. Lowcock and Co Pty Ltd have written to Council requesting a siting relaxation for a new dwelling currently under construction. The current approval is for the wall of the residence to be 1.5m off the common boundary which complies with the Standard Building Regulations. To achieve compliance and to maintain vehicle access to the rear of the property, the designer deleted the overhang on the side of the residence. The owners have requested that the overhang of some 500mm be allowed to intrude into the setback for aesthetic reasons and environmental shading. Council is informed that the wall of the residence has no openings which would cause any privacy issue. In support of the request, Council has been requested to consider the following:

Reasons for application 1. The building was originally designed with a 1.000m side boundary

set-back due to Erroneous advice from our clients Draftsman.

2. Due to the relatively small size of the Lot our clients wish to preserve a minimum Clearance of 2.7000m to the other side boundary to enable access to the proposed Garage located at the rear of the Lot.

3. The addition of a 500mm roof overhang to the side of the building abutting 64 Argyle Park Road will help to shade this wall and add balance to the design with the matching roof overhang to the other side.

Factors to be considered 1. Privacy is not compromised as the side wall in question contains

no openings enhancing privacy from both the visual and acoustic aspects. There is temporary screening from the neighbouring property with the existing high hedge on the boundary. Furthermore, the neighbouring property has an open carport located Approximately 1.00m from this side boundary with an effective separation between the habitable parts of both dwellings in excess of 5.00m.

2. Consent of neighbour at 64 Argyle Park Road. We enclose a letter

from D. Fincher and P. Jankowski dated 14 February, 2004.

3. Other supporting material. We enclose for your consideration copies of the Approved Project Drawings, an altered Site Plan


showing the approximate locations of the neighbours carport etc. photographs illustrating matters referred to above.

COMMENTS: Consideration has been given to the following issues under the Standard Building Regulations for Variation of Division 2. (a) The levels, depth, shape or conditions of the allotment and

adjoining allotments. The allotment is only 611m2.

(b) The nature of any proposed building or structure on the

allotment. The building is for residential use only.

(c) The nature of any existing or proposed buildings or structures on

adjoining allotment. Ample separation is available to maintain privacy.

(d) Whether the allotment is a corner allotment.

N/A. (e) Whether the allotment has 2 road frontages.

N/A. (f) Any other matter it considers relevant.

N/A.

In this instance, the recommendation is to approve the request, as the relaxation would not unduly:

1. obstruct the natural light or ventilation of an adjoining allotment; or

2. interfere with the privacy of an adjoining allotment; or

3. restrict the areas of the allotment suitable for landscaping; or

4. obstruct the outlook from adjoining allotments; or

5. overcrowd the allotment; or

6. restrict off-street parking for the allotment; or

7. obstruct access for normal building maintenance.

RECOMMENDATION: That Mr Mark Lowcock of J.D. Lowcock & Co Pty Ltd be advised that Council agrees to the requested siting relaxation requested for D.C. & L. Lydom at 62 Argyle Park Road, Bowen, Lot 1 RP733990. The relaxation granted allows the outer most projection of the building overhang to be located no closer than one (1) metre from the common boundary with Lot 2 on RP733990.

Agenda - 46 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 7. PROPOSAL FOR A SALTWORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE

CONSTRUCTED ON : LOT 248 ON HR1261 AND LOT 316 ON HR2020: RESERVE 283 PARISH OF PRING. PROPONENT: B. LAM & M. FUNG (ATTACHMENT) Council has had ongoing inquiries regarding the establishment of a small saltworks on freehold property, described as Lot 248 on HR1261, with intake pipework and infrastructure across the Bruce Highway and Lot 316 HR2020 and beachfront. The consent of Main Roads is required as well as Council (Trustees of Lot 316 on HR2020 Recreation and Camping Reserve 283) to include the land in their application for Planning Approval. Council’s approval is required as trustees of the reserve for the Lodgement of the Application to the assessment manager for development approval. It does not confer or imply that final approval of the future application will be given. The Department of Natural Resources and Mines have advised the Proponents Ms Becky Law and Mr Michael Fung that if the Material Change of Use is granted formal applications will be required for Permits to Occupy over the pipeline route. A copy of the proposal outline is attached, however, the application will need to be lodged for consideration and assessment under referral co-ordination at some stage.

RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorise owner’s consent as Trustees of Lot 316 on HR2020: Recreation and Camping Reserve 283 Parish of Pring to the lodgement of the development application for a Saltworks and Infrastructure, (which includes pipeworks through the reserve). The consenting to the lodgement of the application does not in any way confer or grant development rights or approvals. The proponents be further advised that in the event of final development approval being granted, Council would not object to the issue of a Permit to Occupy, under the Land Act 1994, over the proposed pipeline within the road reserve and Lot 316 on HR2020.

Agenda - 56 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 8. APPLICATION FOR CONVERSION TO FREEHOLD TERM LEASE

NO. 218789 : LOT 58 ON CROWN PLAN HR180, PARISH OF DARGIN. APPLICANT: A.P. NAIRN (ATTACHMENT) Council has received a request for written comments in respect to an application to Freehold Term Lease No. 218789 situated off Lodge Road. The application lodged by the lessee Mr Andrew Nairn refers to land within the Rural Grazing Zone and contains an area of 32.406ha. There are no foreseen problems in agreeing to Freehold Tenure over the property. RECOMMENDATION: That the Regional Manager, Integrated Natural Resource Management and Use North Region / Natural Resources and Mines be advised that Council has no objection to the conversion of Term Lease No. 218789, Lot 58 on Crown Plan HR180, Lodge Road, Bowen to Freehold Tenure subject to the following:

• The subject property being cleared of noxious weeds and or plants or

placed under an approved property Pest Management Plan prepared in conjunction with the Bowen Shire Council.

• The proponent being responsible for any service or access alterations

required for the subject property. Attachment - Applciation for Conversion to Freehold Term Lease No 2187…

Agenda - 58 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 HEALTH REPORTS 9. DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT

Building Report for the Month of January 2004 Building Matters

Building Work Approved:

Building / Property Searches 1

Building Inspections 4

Building Show Cause Notices Issued 0

Total Building Work Permits - Bowen Shire Council 4

Total Building Work Permits - Privately Certified 5

Total Cost of Building Lodgements Approved (Dec) $642,993 - Previous Lodgements not yet reported 0

RECOMMENDATION: That the building report for the month of October be received.

PARKS AND GARDENS

During the period the following activities were undertaken:

1) Weed spraying throughout parks and gardens along edges, around

trees and fences has been undertaken. 2) A new sandpit was constructed and tree stumps removed at Cooinda

Child Care Centre. 3) A damaged palm was replaced at Mullers Lagoon along Soldiers Road

following a traffic accident. Additionally damaged sprinklers and plants have been repaired/replaced where possible following vandalism.

4) Parks mowing, cemetery maintenance, bbq cleaning, and street tree

pruning and denutting have continued including over the Christmas and New Year period.

5) All Christmas decorations and banners have been removed with the

assistance of Ergon Energy.

6) Council has been providing work experience in the Parks and Gardens area to David Love via Coral Coast Employment with the intention of commencing a one year traineeship in mid-February.


7) Spraying and slashing has been undertaken along the Edgecombe Heights walking track.

RECOMMENDATION: That the above information be received.

10. APPLICATION FOR MOBILE HAIRDRESSERS LICENCE (ATTACHMENT)

Council has received an application from Clare Brazil of 95 Powell St, Bowen to conduct a Mobile Hairdressing service in Bowen. The application is to conduct hairdressing namely cutting, blow drying and waxing. In accordance with the Health Regulations 1996 these services are catergorised under a Hairdressing Licence. Council’s policy for a Mobile Hairdressing Licence is as follows and is in addition to the requirements set by Health Regulations 1996: ‘That Council approval be issued for Mobile Hairdresser Licenses on the condition that the following matters are attended to and satisfactorily comply with such requirements.

i) The vehicle, house or shop, and equipment comply with the

requirements of the Hairdressers Regulations 1989. ii) Wastes are to be dealt with in a manner which is approved by the

Director of Health and Environmental Services. iii) No hairdressing shall be carried out within a Council park or other

public place. iv) The directions of the Director of Health and Environmental Services

will be dealt with. v) Completion of and lodgment of the application form with the

prescribed fee prior to commencement of the business. vi) Council may amend, alter or impose new conditions as it deems it

necessary to do so by written notice to the applicant.’ An inspection has been conducted which determined that the required conditions have been achieved and subject to Council’s consent, approval should be granted. It is noted that the proposed Public Health (Infection Control for Personal Appearance Services) Act 2003 will commence on 1 July, 2004. Key features of the Act are that:

• It deals with personal appearance services under 2 separate categories – “higher risk” services (ie skin penetration services such as body piercing and tattooing) and “non-higher risk” services (ie hairdressing and beauty therapy);

• It imposes an obligation on all businesses providing personal appearance services (higher risk or non-higher risk) to minimize the risk of infection to their clients. This obligation may be met either by following infection control guidelines made by the Minister for Health, or by other measures;

• Only “higher risk” personal appearance services (ie skin penetration services such as body piercing and tattooing) services are required to be licensed under Act; and


• Individuals who provide higher risk services are required to hold an infection control qualification (To be prescribed by regulation) by July 2005.

Queensland Health is currently preparing a Guide to the Act that will provide local governments and the personal appearance services industry with information about the Act and its requirements. RECOMMENDATION: That Council grant a licence to Ms Clare Brazil of 95 Powell St, Bowen to undertake a mobile hairdressers business subject to:

1. Compliance with the Health Regulations 1996; and 2. Compliance with Council’s policy whilst noting the impending change

of legislation at 1 July, 2004 Attachment - Appliction for Mobile Hairdressers Licence

Agenda - 67 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 11. DA 03/115 – RELOCATION OF HOUSE FROM 17 MURROONA STREET

TO 29 EMMERSON DRIVE FOR GH AND WM TRACEY – REQUEST FOR EXTENSION (ATTACHMENT)

Council has received correspondence from George and Wendy Tracey seeking an extension of the six (6) month maximum period required to complete all works in re-establishing their dwelling at 29 Emmerson Drive. This first period of six (6) months expires on 8 February, 2004. An inspection has been undertaken by Thuringowa Building Certifiers and a report is attached. In addition, contact has been made with Mrs Tracey who stated that they were proceeding very well with the works and had been complying with all of Council’s requirements. An extension of six (6) months was believed to be ample time to complete the project. Mrs Tracey stated that they were also very keen to complete the works so that Council could refund their bond.

RECOMMENDATION: That Council grant an extension to GH and WM Tracey to complete the renovations to their dwelling at 29 Emmerson Drive, Bowen for a further period of six (6) months expiring 8 August, 2004.

Attachment - DA03/115 - Relocation of House from 17 Murroona Street to…

Agenda - 72 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 12. FORMER COLLINSVILLE REFUSE SITE – CONTAMINATED SITE

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (ATTACHMENT)

Council has been successful in obtaining $5193.20 from the Minister for Local Government and Planning to assist in the initial stages of the Collinsville Refuse Site closure.

This program will examine the extent of buried refuse and monitor the quality of leachate and groundwater. The outcome will be a report enabling further closure steps to be implemented. RECOMMENDATION: That Council accept the subsidy of $5193.20 offered by the Minister for Local Government and Planning to assist in the closure plan for the Collinsville Refuse Site.

Attachment - Former Collinsville Refuse Site - Contaminated Site Asses…

Agenda - 74 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 13. TIDY TOWNS (ATTACHMENT)

Councillors are advised that Bowen and Collinsville have just been re-nominated for the 2004 Keep Australia Beautiful Council (Qld) Tidy Towns program. Judging for this year will occur between March and June, with regional awards presented in July and State awards in Mackay during August, 2004. Attached to this report are copies of the 2003 judges reports for Bowen and Collinsville inclusive of suggestion for improvements. It is also noted that the judge suggests the formation of a Tidy Towns Committee and information has been obtained to assist in this regard. Cr Newell raised this in late 2003 and it is proposed that following the local government elections, council and community nominations be sought for such a committee. It is suggested that the Tidy Towns Committee also include Clean Beach Challenge activities and Clean Up Australia Day, and have a close association with Bowen Tourism.

RECOMMENDATION: That the information from the Keep Australia Beautiful Council (QLD) detailing: The reports from the 2003 Tidy Towns judge The 2004 judging program and The formation of a Tidy Towns Committee be received.

Attachment - Tidy Towns

Agenda - 87 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 FINANCE REPORTS 14. OPERATIONAL PLAN The Operational Plan has been forwarded as a separate e-mail for the information of Councillors. RECOMMENDATION: That the Operational Plan for the quarter ending the 31st December, 2003 be received.

Agenda - 88 - Ordinary Meeting of Council 11 February 2004 ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 15. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

BOWEN BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES ACTION TEAM (ATTACHMENT)

Council has received a letter from the Premier Mr Peter Beattie approving the establishment of the BSCAT Team in Bowen to work on Crime Prevention Strategies. Councils intention as per previous motion is to provide additional funding for the establishment of more security cameras in next year’s budget as well as developing a community plan to reduce incidences of vandalism and graffiti. It is the intention of Council to work with all of the law enforcement agencies in both Bowen and Collinsville to develop this plan and implement educational and community liaison programs to reduce crime. The BSCAT Committee will commence their training which will start on 18 February. This plan will be completed in time for the next budget and Council can then decide on its budget allocations to support the program. RECOMMENDATION: That Council work with the State Government and the BSCAT Committee to develop its crime prevention strategy.

Attachment - Bowen Building Safer Communities Action Team


BOWEN HARBOUR FORESHORE DEVELOPMENT PLAN The final draft of the Bowen Harbour Foreshore Development Plan has been completed by our consultants Urbis JHD and Maunsells. The plan needs to be incorporated into the planning instrument and following the adoption of the plan. A copy of the disk, including the report is available for all Councillors. The following amendments to the Planning Scheme are required. RECOMMENDATION:

Page Section Proposed Amendment Reason

1 3-32 S7 Retain maximum building height of 8.5m (2 storeys) in R1 and 12 metres (3 storeys) in R2

Development along the beachfront should be limited in height to retain breezes and views for properties located further away from the beachfront.

2 3-32 O7 Add bullet point which requires building design to reflect Bowen’s character and the dry tropical environment into consideration

Design for climate is important for the reduction of reliance on artificial cooling systems and is therefore more environmentally sustainable and pleasant to live in. Designing for the character of the town is important so that the appearance of new development respects the established coastal and historic character.

3 3-52 3.10 Amend the Industry Zone Table of Development Aquaculture – not self assessable in areas bounded by Gregory, Thomas, Norris and Reynolds Streets General Industry – not self assessable is in an area bounded by Gregory, Thomas, Mitchell and George Streets

There are many industrial sites located within the urban area of Bowen. There are some uses which are not suitable to this urban environment, and as such, should be subject to a high level of assessment in some areas. The existing industrial areas within the study area are intended to move into a mixed use precinct which requires industrial uses to be


Vehicle Depot – not self assessable is in an area bounded by Gregory, Thomas, Mitchell and George Streets Rural Service Industry – not self assessable is in an area bounded by Gregory, Thomas, Mitchell and George Streets

compatible with commercial uses. The uses of Aquaculture, General Industry, Vehicle Depot and Rural Service Industry are not considered to be compatible with non-industrial uses.

4 3-58 3.11 Insert (vi) “where industrial areas are located in the town centre, lower impact industrial uses which are compatible with non – industrial uses are developed.”

See above

5 3-71 S5(g) It will not be possible or desirable in all circumstances to not allow parks access from residential streets. Santa Barbara Parade will become a Residential R2 site and parkland is desirable in this location.

Parks are an important use within residential areas and should not be discouraged at a local level. Where parks serve a high order function, such as district level, it is desirable that the access is not from a residential street, but for neighbourhood or local parks, residential street access is considered to be appropriate.

6 4-36 4.14 S4(d)

Amend to “land included in the Business Zone, along Santa Barbara Parade or at a suitable rural location”.

Public dining facilities as part of Short Term accommodation is considered to be desirable along Santa Barbara Parade for tourism generation.

7 3-83 Div 9 S3.17

Insert a new subsection ”Visual Significance Special Management Area” in the Natural Features Code. (see Insert A)

Visual Amenity of the prominent areas of the town is important to maintain from inappropriate development and land clearing.

8 Various Vegetation species used in landscaping are to be native to the locality.

Native species require less maintenance and are more suited to the dry tropical climate.


9 Zoning

Map Land bounded by Dalrymple St, Herbert St, Santa Barbara Pde and Sinclair St should be included into the Residential (R2) Zone

The land is currently within the Particular Development Zone which reflects its previous use. However, this site has been earmarked for residential development and therefore, the R2 Zone is considered to be the most appropriate Zone

10 Council currently has al large amount of parkland and is having difficulty in maintaining it. In all zones, a park is exempt development. Council may wish to consider increasing this level of assessment to self assessment in some zones so that they can have some control over the size, design and vegetation in the park as Council is the authority that is responsible for the park’s maintenance in the long term.

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