At our most recent Council Meeting was held on Tuesday 26 October 2021 in Queenstown. A LIVE Stream of the meeting was available to the community. The meeting was open to the public and we had no members of the public attend in the gallery during Public Question Time.
Cr Styles, Cr Gerrity, Cr Graham and Cr Newman were apologies for the meeting.
MOTION ON NOTICE
Recommendation: Submitted by Cr Matthew Ryan-Sykes |
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That Council: (a) That Councillors note Council's intention to join the Cities Power Partnership and endorse the attached letter from the Mayor, or (b) Refer to a workshop and nominate a workshop date and time. |
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Moved Cr Ryan-Sykes |
Seconded Cr Stringer |
Outcome The Motion was PUT and Carried Unanimously (Option A) |
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CORRESPONDENCE
There was a variety of correspondence presented to Council at the meeting.
Correspondence Out |
Subject |
Sarah Courtney MP |
Incentives for Teachers |
Rural Health Tasmania |
Primary Health Tasmanian Services on the West Coast |
Cr Ryan-Sykes |
Question Without Notice |
Correspondence In |
Subject |
Tasmanian Visitor Information Network Inc |
Annual Report |
Minister Courtney MP |
Youth at Risk |
Jacquie Petrusma MP |
Bird River Track |
Roger Jaensch MP |
Recreational Fishing & Camping Facilities Program |
Strahan Aquaculture Community |
Macquarie Harbour Clean Up |
Anthony Crosswell |
Grass Maintenance |
George Callaghan |
Rubber Tyres |
Tas Networks |
West Coast Electricity Supply Reliability |
REPORTS SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL
283/21 Recommendation |
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That Council: Provide financial support to the value of $2,000 to Rosebery Festival Committee for sponsorship of the Rosebery Festival. |
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Moved Cr Shea |
Seconded Cr Evans |
Outcome The Motion was PUT and Carried Unanimously |
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284/21 Recommendation |
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That Council: Provide financial support to the value of $500 to Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre for sponsorship of the Zeehan Christmas Market and Family Day. |
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Moved Cr Evans |
Seconded Cr Ryan-Sykes |
Outcome The Motion was PUT and Carried Unanimously |
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285/21 Recommendation |
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That Council: Provide financial support to the value of $1,200 to Rosebery Athletics Club for sponsorship of the Rosebery Athletics Carnival. |
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Moved Cr Evans |
Seconded Cr Stringer |
Outcome The Motion was PUT and Carried Unanimously |
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286/21 Recommendation |
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That Council adopt reviewed Council Policy WCC.010 Dog Management Policy. |
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Moved Cr Evans |
Seconded Cr Stringer |
Outcome The Motion was PUT and Carried Unanimously |
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287/21 Recommendation |
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That Council note the report on the West Coast Council Policy Review process as presented |
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Moved Cr Ryan-Sykes |
Seconded Cr Evans |
Outcome The Motion was PUT and Carried Unanimously |
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288/21 Recommendation |
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That Council note the report as presented and approve the Cemetery Strategy 2018. |
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Moved Cr Shea |
Seconded Cr Evans |
Outcome The Motion was PUT and Carried Unanimously |
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288A/21 Late Item Recommendation |
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That Council approve the General Manager to expend up to $25,000 on a business support program in partnership with the State Government. |
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Moved Cr Stringer |
Seconded Cr Ryan-Sykes |
Outcome The Motion was PUT and Carried |
Against Cr Shea |
Agendas and Minutes for the Council Meetings can be accessed on the West Coast Council website www.westcoast.tas.gov.au and hard copies are available for viewing at West Coast Council Agencies as listed below:
· West Coast Council Queenstown
· Post Office Strahan
· Post Office Zeehan
· Rosebery District High School Rosebery
· Tullah Post Office
Council meetings are open for public attendance, however due to COVID-19 requirements are in place.
