Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday,

19th February 2003, commencing at 1.30pm.

ATTENDANCE
President H W Gayfer
Deputy President N A Forbes
Councillors A R Price
P J Doyle (after 1.45pm)
G E Downing
D H Atkins
I G Davies
D P Abe
Chief Executive Officer B W Mead
Deputy Chief Executive Officer S D McKenzie
Administration Officer H V Blacklock

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

C J Walton

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME - Nil

OBITUARIES
It was advised that Joseph Jacobs, Ted Ponton, Rex Bowron, John Davidson, Frank Tilbee, Albert
Uren, Victor Doogan, Ronnie Langton, and Annie Breeze had passed away since the last Ordinary
Meeting.

GUEST SPEAKERS - Nil

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mr Mead declared an interest in WGP-1 (Page 12).

ORDINARY MEETING

Confirmation of Minutes
(5071) Moved - Crs Price and Atkins
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18th December 2002, be confirmed as a true and accurate
record.
Carried 7/0

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES - Nil

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MINUTES OF COMMITTEES

URGENT GENERAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE

Receival of Minutes
(5072) Moved - Crs Forbes and Downing
That the minutes of the Urgent General Business Committee Meeting held on the16th January 2003, be received.
Carried 7/0
BUSINESS ARISING - Nil

HEALTH, BUILDING AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

Receival of Minutes
(5073) Moved – Forbes and Abe
That the minutes of the Health, Building and Planning Committee Meeting held on the16th January 2003, be
received.
Carried 7/0
BUSINESS ARISING

(5074) Moved - Crs Abe & Downing

That the house be located on Lot 84 Courboules Crescent and if needed, the fence be located on Lot 85
Courboules Crescent.
Carried 7/0

ELECTORS MEETING

Receival of Minutes
(5075) Moved – Crs Price and Atkins
That the minutes of the Annual Electors Meeting held on the7th January 2003, be received.
Carried 7/0
BUSINESS ARISING - Nil

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Receival of Minutes
(5076) Moved – Crs Atkins and Forbes
That the minutes of the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting held on the 10th February 2003 be
received.
Carried 7/0
BUSINESS ARISING

(5077) Moved - Crs Forbes and Downing

That Council draws up a management plan including the following six conditions to be signed by any group that is
granted use of the Rockview land.
1. The possession date shall be 15th March 2003 and each subsequent year.
2. Firebreaks need to be put in and would be the responsibility of the current tenant and subsequent tenants.
3. It was important that weeds in general are kept under control.
4. That a management committee of three members of Council be put in place to keep an eye on the property
and carry out regular inspections.
5. Specifically, any melons or wireweed need to be sprayed out and the caltrop controlled.
6. Each group needs to be advised that they may not have use of all the land if council wished to subdivide at
any stage and council also retains the right to use the land for a sandpit or other council use.

Cr Doyle entered the meeting at 1.45pm.

Carrried 8/0

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(5078) Moved - Crs Atkins and Abe
That Councillors Price, Downing and Gayfer form the management committee.
Carried 8/0

(5079) Moved - Crs Davies and Forbes

That Council adopts the following recommendation from the 10th February 2003 meeting.
Recommendation 1
That the committee recommends the St John Ambulance and Rotary Club be allowed to utilize the farmland for a
3 year period.
Carried 8/0

(5080) Moved - Crs Price and Davies

That Rotary Club and St John Ambulance be given permission to remove the ‘goat fences’ and retain the material
and the dividing fence at the top of the hill to also be removed with Council to retain the pine posts.
Carried 8/0

TOWNSCAPE COMMITTEE

Receival of Minutes
(5081) Moved – Crs Davies and Atkins
That the minutes of the Townscape Committee Meeting held on the10th February 2003, be received.
Carried 8/0
BUSINESS ARISING

(5082) Moved - Crs Abe and Price

That the Townscape Committee be requested to consider planting Lemon Scented Gums to replace the Liquid
Ambers, further that some Acacia Saligna and native Bottle Brushes be placed between the Lemon Scented
Gums at the eastern entrance.
Carried 8/0

(5083) Moved - Crs Davies and Forbes

That Council adopts the following recommendation from the 10th February 2003 meeting.
Recommendation 2
That Council accept the plan for Campbell Street as prepared by M Tooby & Associates with tree plantings, and
also include sail structures, pergolas, and landscaped garden beds.
Carried 8/0

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 Item No: FA 1
Subject: Leeuwin Sail Training
Proponent: Corrigin Rotary
Location: Corrigin
Reporting Officer: Scott McKenzie, DCEO
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 6.15

BACKGROUND
The Corrigin Rotary Club has written to Council asking if we would consider again sponsoring a suitable
participant on the Leeuwin Sail Training Ship in conjunction with themselves and Rotary.

COMMENT
Two years ago, we sponsored Kurt Curruthers and Troy Wilson in conjunction with the Apex and Rotary Clubs.
This was a fairly cheap exercise (costing $400) as the two boys did a fair amount of fundraising as well.

Rotary are envisaging sending another participant and the cost could be around $500-600. We did not budget for
this in the current financial year as no participant was sent in the previous financial year. If Council wish to join
the scheme with Rotary and Apex, a motion by Absolute Majority would be required.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That Council fund one third of the cost of sending a participant on a Leeuwin Sail Training Ship voyage in
conjunction with Rotary and Apex.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5084) Moved – Crs Atkins and Doyle
That Council fund one third of the cost, up to $600 of sending a participant on a Leeuwin Sail Training Ship
voyage in conjunction with Rotary and Apex.
Carried 8/0

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 Item No: FA 2
Subject: Compliance Audit Return
Proponent: Department of Local Government
Location: N/A
Reporting Officer: Scott McKenzie DCEO
Enabling Legislation: Local Government Act 1995
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: N/A

BACKGROUND
The 2002 Statutory compliance Return is the third compulsory return; all previous returns have been voluntary.
The Department requires the return to be sent back prior to 31st March 2003.

COMMENT
The return has been completed and initiated by the DCEO and now requires a formal motion by Council.

The President is required to read the certification at the rear of the Statutory Compliance Return out loud to the
meeting.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That the 2002 Statutory Compliance Return be adopted as the Official Return of Council for the period 1st January
2002 to 31st December 2002.

Mr Mead left the meeting at 2.06pm

As a copy of the return had not been included in the agenda, it was decided to postpone this matter until the
March Ordinary meeting, and that a full copy of the return be placed in the March Agenda.

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 Item No: FA 3
Subject: Direct Debits
Proponent: N/A
Location: N/A
Reporting Officer: Heather Blacklock
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: N/A

COMMENT
A list of all payments taken out of the Municipal Account by Direct Debit for the months of December 2002 and
January 2003 have been included in your agenda immediately following this page.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That the payments by Direct Debit totalling $115,769.87 from the Municipal Account for the month of December
2002 and $112,741.77 for the month of January 2003 be endorsed.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5085) Moved – Crs Forbes and Davies
That the recommendation as above be adopted.
Carried 8/0

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 Item No: FA 4
Subject: Trial balance as at 31st December 2002 & 31st January 2003
Proponent: N/A
Location: N/A
Reporting Officer: Heather Blacklock
Enabling Legislation: Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996
Council Policy: 4.1.17
File Number: 4.152

COMMENT
Local Government (Financial Management) Regulation 43(1)(a) states that a Local Government must prepare a
Trial Balance every month.

Balances as at 31st January 2003 for the Balance Sheet items of interest are as follows;
Cash at Bank $766,335.71
Sundry Debtors $9,759.76
Rate Debtors $31,055.08
Stock on Hand $27,867.66

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That the Trial Balance for the months ending 31st December 2002 and the 31st January 2003 as presented be
adopted.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5086) Moved – Crs Doyle and Abe
That the recommendation as above be adopted.
Carried 8/0

Mr Mead returned to the meeting at 2.10pm

Cr Price queried the Meat Inspection Fees.

Cr Forbes declared an interest & left the meeting at 2.17pm

Cr Price asked whether we are reimbursed for the Meat Inspection expenditure.
Mr Mead explained how the fees are calculated and that we receive approximately 50% of the cost.

Cr Forbes returned to the meeting at 2.21pm.

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 Item No: FA 5
Subject: Accounts for Payment
Proponent: N/A
Location: N/A
Reporting Officer: Karen Wilkinson
Enabling Legislation: Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations
Council Policy: 4.1.17
File Number: N/A

COMMENT
The cheques that have been raised for the Council meeting and also during the months of December 2002 and
January 2003 are reproduced in list form immediately following this page.

After payment of the following cheques, the balance of creditors will be nil.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That vouchers 15673 to 15747 in the Municipal Fund, totalling $157,155.88 and voucher 2948 to 2956 in the
Trust fund totalling $5,697.35 be passed for payment.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5087) Moved – Crs Davies and Forbes
That the recommendation as above be adopted.
Carried 8/0

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 Item No: FA 6
Subject: Electronic Funds Transfer
Proponent: N/A
Location: N/A
Reporting Officer: Karen Wilkinson
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: N/A

COMMENT
The Electronic Funds Transfers that have been raised for the Council Meeting and also during the month are
reproduced in list form immediately following this page

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That vouchers EP000587 to EP000659 in the Municipal Fund totalling $220,530.27 be passed for payment.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5088) Moved – Crs Atkins and Davies
That the recommendation as above be adopted.
Carried 8/0

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 Item No: FA 7
Subject: Heartlands Holiday Planner
Proponent: Heartlands Tourism Association
Location: N/A
Reporting Officer: Scott McKenzie, DCEO
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 12.25

BACKGROUND
The Heartlands Tourism Association has written to Council in relation to the 2002/03 Heartlands Holiday Planner,
which is the 4th Edition.

They are asking Council to provide certain tourist information as well as make a $125.00 contribution to the
Holiday Planner to ensure adequate coverage is given to towns in the editorial section of the publication

COMMENT
As Corrigin has suffered bad seasons over the last few years, I think that it is important to promote our town to
tourists and visitors and try to gain as much benefit from their contributions through tourist dollars. Council have
already expended a large amount on Area Promotion with a donation to the Roe Tourism Association and the
production of a promotional video to encourage tourists to stay longer in Corrigin or entice them to come back in
the future.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That Council contribute $125.00 to the 2002/03 Heartlands Holiday Planner.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5089) Moved – Crs Forbes and Abe
That the recommendation as above be adopted.
Carried 8/0

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 Item No: FA 8
Subject: Narrogin Zone Control Authority
Proponent: Agriculture Protection Board
Location: N/A
Reporting Officer: Scott McKenzie, DCEO
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 10.05

BACKGROUND
The Agriculture Protection Board has written to Council advising that a position has become vacant on the
Narrogin Zone Control Authority, and that they are now seeking nominations for the appointment of a new
member.

They are inviting Council to nominate a suitable person for prospective appointment. Legislation dictates that a
member of Council is preferred, but the Board also has scope to consider nominations of other suitably qualified
persons in the event to no member is available or willing to accept nominations.

COMMENT
Cr Clive Walton is already a member of the Narrogin ZCA, and unless another Councillor would like to nominate, I
do not believe that Council should nominate another person.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That Council inform the Agriculture Protection Board that they do not have any nominations for the vacant
position on the Narrogin ZCA.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5090) Moved – Crs Davies and Downing
That the recommendation as above be adopted.
Carried 8/0

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 Item No: FA 9
Subject: Safety Shirts
Proponent: Outside Workforce
Location: N/A
Reporting Officer: Scott McKenzie, DCEO
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 4.80

BACKGROUND
After the Workplace Agreement was signed, I was in the Shire of Beverley office when one of their workmen
came in wearing a workshirt made by Westcare Industries. I then got a brochure from them and approached the
workers to see if they were interested in wearing this type of shirt.

The shirts are a fluorescent yellow or orange and are compliant for day use in accordance with Australian
Standards (in English this means the workers would not need to wear the reflective vests). The shirts cost
$18.40 each plus $8.25 for the Shire emblem and name of the worker embroidered onto either side of the chest.
All shirts come with pockets and the worker would have a choice of long sleeves, short sleeves or ¾ sleeves.

COMMENT
The Workplace Agreement Committee has approached the workers and received confirmation from them that
they would wear the shirts. The only problem is that, as they were paid the uniform allowance in August 2002,
the majority or workers have already spent the cash on clothes and feel that Council could pay for three shirts for
each outside worker.

Council has allocated $10,500 for protective clothing in the 2002/03 financial year and we have allocated
$10,080.48 to this account. To purchase three shirts for each worker would cost Council approximately
$1,359.15. If Council was to purchase the shirts, from now on, each worker would be expected to wear them
every day to work and replace them at their own cost when necessary. A couple of workers have indicated that
they will purchase a couple of extra ones immediately to ensure that they have enough.

The main reason that I believe Council should expend this money is the safety issue. Under the Occupational
Health and Safety Laws the CEO is to ensure that each worker is wearing the vest when on the roadway, if an
accident occurs and the worker was not wearing the vest, then both parties would be in trouble. Wearing the shirt
in question would protect both the worker and CEO.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That Council purchase 3 shirts for every member of the outside workforce from Westcare Industries.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5091) Moved – Crs Davies and Abe
That the recommendation as above be adopted.
Carried 8/0

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 Item No: WGP 1
Subject: Brookton Highway Land Acquisition
Proponent: MRWA
Location: BW & WA Mead
Reporting Officer: Scott McKenzie, DCEO
Enabling Legislation: Land Administration Act
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 14.05

Mr Mead declared an interest in the following report and withdrew from the meeting at 2.35pm.
Cr Downing also declared a proximity interest and left the meeting at 2.36pm.

BACKGROUND
Jef Anderson, the Regional Manager of Main Roads WA has forwarded three plans showing land acquisition
along the Brookton Highway currently owned by Bruce and Wendy Mead. The current owners have consented to
the land acquisition. Main Roads will be purchasing 10 metres of land from the owners.

COMMENT
MRWA are asking if the plans can be presented to Council for endorsement. As the size of the plans make it
very hard to photocopy down to A4 and the purchase is a common occurrence, the plans will be available for
viewing at the Shire Office prior to the meeting.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
The Council inform Main Roads WA that we concurred to the taking of the land, the subject of Main Roads
Drawings 0009-043, 044 & 045, and also to its dedication as road under Section 56 of the Land Administration
Act.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5092) Moved – Crs Price and Doyle
That the recommendation as above be adopted.
Carried 7/0

Mr Mead and Cr Downing returned to the meeting at 2.38pm.

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 Item No: WGP 2
Subject: Drainage - Railway Land
Proponent: WA Govt Railways
Location: Corrigin
Reporting Officer: Scott McKenzie, DCEO
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 14.35

BACKGROUND
In September 2002 we wrote to the WA Govt Railways informing them of the problems associated with drainage
in Walton Street and asking if we could utilise an additional 5 metres of their land for drainage. They have since
advised that they are happy with this proposal subject to the following;
• The Management Order to Council granting the right that the Corridor lessee (Westnet NG and SG) be
permitted to continue to discharge run off from the Corridor to the north of the land vesting to Council
into the existing drain.
• The Management Order granting reciprocal access rights.
• That no cost accrue to Westnet for any part of the land excision process.

COMMENT
A map of the area in question is attached.

Council needs to consider whether the land is still required taking into account that the majority of water in Walton
Street will be underground and that there will be some cost involved in the land excision process.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That Council agree with the conditions as follows;
• The Management Order to Council granting the right that the Corridor lessee (Westnet NG and SG) be
permitted to continue to discharge run off from the Corridor to the north of the land vesting to Council
into the existing drain.
• The Management Order granting reciprocal access rights.
• That no cost accrue to Westnet for any part of the land excision process.
so that the Shire can utilise an additional 5 metres of Westrail land as shown highlighted on the attached plan.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5093) Moved – Crs Price and Atkins
That the recommendation as above be adopted.
Carried 8/0

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 Item No: WGP 3
Subject: Underground Power
Proponent: Jenkins Clifford – Electrical Consulting Engineers
Location: Walton Street
Reporting Officer: Edwin Long, Engineer
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 14.35

BACKGROUND
Cr Gayfer, Cr Forbes, Scott McKenzie and myself met with Mr Dean Jenkins and Mr John Lack on the 8th January
2003 to discuss the options along Walton Street from Dartee Street to Jose Street.

The main concern was the termination of the overhead power in Dartee, Campbell and Jose Streets and the need
for unsightly stay poles to brace the poles where the overhead power terminated.

A full report of their findings is detailed in their letter dated 17th January 2003 and attached.

COMMENT
My main concerns were whether the street lighting and underground power could be completed at a later date
without the need to re-excavate the new angle parking bays along the east side of Walton Street.

The Electrical Engineers confirmed that conduits could be placed under Dartee and Jose Street during the Walton
Street reconstruction with conduits under Walton Street to feed the streetlights in Walton Street.

This would obviate the necessity to re-excavate any new work.

Campbell Street being reconstructed would have to be re-excavated by being brick paved could be satisfactorily
reinstated.

Directional drilling under Campbell Street would be an option but the mobilisation and demobilising costs and the
entry and exit excavations for the drilling equipment would make this option not feasible.

The underground cable could avoid the Telstra cabling by utilising the 1.2 to 2.0 alignments which would give the
extra separation distance between existing Telstra cables and run along the existing footpath. Approval would be
required from Alinta Gas to use their alignment.

The Telstra cables along Walton Street have been located and walked by an accredited Telstra cable locator and
this proposal is possible.

The separation median between the carriageways and angle parking will have a 450mm diameter stormwater
pipe along its length and any lighting poles being free standing being either

Double outreach (along the median) or

Single outreach (each side of the carriageway) could accommodate the pole foundations, which are just
free standing 2.0 metres deep.

Agreement on which design ie. double outreach or single outreach each side, has not yet been made by Council
as this decision is required so whatever the outcome of undergrounding the power the conduit design may be
prepared by the Electrical Consultants.

The latest upgraded costs provided by the Electrical Engineers are:-

Estimated Costs (letter 17/1/03) $189,000.00

Project Management and Design $ 22,800.00
Sub-Total $211,800.00
GST $ 21,180.00
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Grand Total $233,000.00

We have obtained a design from the Electrical Consultant if the undergrounding of power is to be part of the
roadworks.

40m of 100mm Electrical PVC $600

376m of 50mm Electrical PVC $700
$1,300

Laying costs would be absorbed in the Walton Street job with the costs of laying 2 x 100mm conduits under
Campbell Street being a separate exercise as the brick paving would need to be removed and relayed as part of
the costs of undergrounding the power.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That the conduits be placed for the undergrounding of power during the Walton Street construction and that the
configuration of street lighting be double outreach in median strip or single outreach on each side of carriageway.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5094) Moved – Crs Price and Atkins
That the Finance and Administration Committee be delegated authority to purchase and have installed double
outreach street lights in the median strip in Walton Street to Western Power’s requirements, with the supply of
power being underground. If possible, outdoor power points to be added to the median strip and the nibs at
Campbell Street intersection from the toilet block.
Carried 8/0

The reason for the variation from the Officers Recommendation is that the high cost of underground power makes
it hard to justify to the ratepayers.

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 Item No: WGP 4
Subject: Signage Display at Oval
Proponent: Corrigin Football Club
Location: Behind the goals on the south side
Reporting Officer: Scott McKenzie, DCEO
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 11.05

BACKGROUND
The Corrigin Football Club have submitted a request seeking permission to erect sponsorship signage at the
Corrigin Oval to display sponsor names.

It is envisaged that the sign would be attached to the mesh fence behind the southern goal (closest to Brookton
Highway). It would involve 8 sheet metal signs (1,200mm by 400mm). The total area involved in 9m by 1.2m.
The ‘todays game sponsor’ signs will be filled by a temporary banner supplied by the game day sponsor and will
only be positioned there during the game. All signs and banners will only display business logos and some signs
may be double sided (ie viewable from Brookton Highway).

The Football Club are requesting that the signs be a permanent erection and the upkeep will be the responsibility
of the Football Club. The Club will use the funds raised to help pay the ever increasing insurance costs.

COMMENT
If Council agree with the erection of the signage, the Club are asking that we install an additional crossbar along
the top of the mesh fence, kids are currently climbing on the fence and squashed the fence and it would also
provide further support for the signs.

There would negligible costs to Council for the signage to be erected and would provide the Football Club with
much needed funds to continue paying their insurance premium. Council also needs to consider the effect (if
any) on the other sports that use the oval (hockey and cricket in particular).

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That Council allow the Corrigin Football Club to erect signage behind the southern goals to enable sponsors and
game day sponsors information to be displayed.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5095) Moved – Crs Price and Abe
That Council allow the Corrigin Football Club to erect signage behind the southern goals to enable sponsors and
game day sponsors information to be displayed, further that the installation of the additional crossbar be the
responsibility of the Football Club.
Carried 6/2

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 Item No: HBP 1
Subject: River Medical Services
Proponent: Shire of Pingelly
Location: N/A
Reporting Officer: Scott McKenzie, DCEO
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 5.65

BACKGROUND
The Shire of Pingelly have written to council asking for support for a joint meeting between all interested parties
utilizing the River Medical Group services.

COMMENT
The Pingelly Shire Council believe that we have a case for a joint approach to the State/Federal Government for
ongoing assistance to provide Doctor Services to our respective communities.

To progress this matter, they have written to all Councils utilising River Services to seek their views and ascertain
if there is adequate support. The meeting will identify what action can be taken towards obtaining assistance.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
That Council write to the Shire of Pingelly and offer its support to hold a joint meeting between all Councils
utilising the River Medical Services to progress action toward the State/Federal Government for ongoing
assistance to provide Doctor services in rural communities.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5096) Moved – Crs Doyle and Abe
That the recommendation as above be adopted.
Carried 8/0

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 Item No: HBP 2
Subject: Proposed Shed Size Variation
Proponent: Keith Dickinson
Location: Lot 13,17 Kirkwood Street
Reporting Officer: Graeme Bissett, EHO/BS
Enabling Legislation: Town Planning Act 1928 (as amended)
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 8.20

BACKGROUND
The owner of the above property has submitted to Council a letter, attached, seeking approval for a shed size
increase at the above address. The shed size exceeds the maximum allowable before the planning consent of
Council is required under the Town Planning Scheme.

The lot is in a residential zoning and 1012m2.

It is proposed to demolish an existing zinc 90m2 shed and replace it with a higher 108m2 one which exceeds the
standard provision allowed of a maximum 75m2. The shed is proposed to have a 3.5m wall height which exceeds
Council’s policy by ½ a metre. The walls are proposed to be colourbond with a zinc roof. The property also
contains a garden shed of approximately 16m2 , a bird aviary of approximately 6m2 , a carport of approximately
16.5m2 and a patio attached to the house of approximately 36m2 . It should be noted all of these outbuildings are
pre our Town Planning Scheme provisions.

COMMENT
Discussions with the owner have achieved a concession that he will remove the 16m2 garden shed located on a
boundary frontage adjoining Jose street.

The shed proposed as can be seen is sited well back from the street.

In considering this matter Council needs to take into account the existing old zinc shed will be replaced with a
new mostly colourbond one which will be seen from Jose Street and improve the street scape along with the
removal of an existing garden shed. The additional height in this case is not seen as significantly detrimental.

The fact the existing outbuildings pre date Council’s policy should also be taken into consideration.

By allowing an increase in size Council could achieve a good aesthetic outcome for Jose Street. It should also be
noted there are already a number of precedents along these lines already approved.

Adjoining neighbours should however be consulted and the roof be made to be colourbond also.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council resolve to approve the requested variation, subject to the outcome of neighbourhood notification, to
allow the proposed shed to be 108m2 to be located on lot 13 Kirkwood street, Corrigin as outlined in the submitted
letter dated the 16th of February, 2003 under the provisions of the Shire Town Planning Scheme No.2 with the
following conditions:

1. That the shed is not used for any commercial or industrial purposes without further council approval.

2. The proposed shed to have a maximum ridge height of 4.5m.

3. The roof is to be constructed of Colourbond.

4. A written under taking that the existing garden shed on the Jose Street boundary be removed within
6mth of construction of the proposed shed,

5. The shed must comply with all other provisions of Councils Town Planning Scheme No. 2

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 6. No construction is to commence without the issue of a Building License.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION
(5097) Moved – Crs Price and Atkins
That Council resolve to approve the requested variation, subject to the outcome of neighbourhood notification, to
allow the proposed shed to be 108m2 to be located on lot 13 Kirkwood street, Corrigin as outlined in the submitted
letter dated the 16th of February, 2003 under the provisions of the Shire Town Planning Scheme No.2 with the
following conditions:

1. That the shed is not used for any commercial or industrial purposes without further council approval.

2. The proposed shed to have a maximum ridge height of 4.5m, and a maximum wall height of 3.65m.

3. The roof is to be constructed of Colourbond.

4. A written under taking that the existing garden shed on the Jose Street boundary be removed within
6mth of construction of the proposed shed,

5. The shed must comply with all other provisions of Councils Town Planning Scheme No. 2

6. No construction is to commence without the issue of a Building License.

Carried 8/0

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NOTICE OF MOTION

NM 1 – Waive Hire Fee

(5098) Moved - Crs Abe and Doyle

That the Hire Fee for the Cyril Box Pavilion on Monday, 10th February 2003 and 10th March 2003 for the Channel
Steering Committee be waived.
Carried8/0

NM 2 – Interim Funding for LCDC Officer

(5099) Moved - Crs Downing and Price

That Council immediately commit the $6000 as resolved at the December Meeting (Resolution 5062) to support
the Corrigin Landcare Committee in its endeavours to complete their commitments to June 30th 2003.
Carried8/0

NOTICE OF MOTIONS – Next Meeting – Nil

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REPORT BY CEO

Item No: CEO 1

Subject: Meeting with Commissioner of MRWA
Proponent: N/A
Location: Narrogin
Reporting Officer: Bruce Mead, CEO
Enabling Legislation: N/A
Council Policy: N/A
File Number: 14.15

BACKGROUND
On Tuesday, 11th February 2003, I was invited to meet with the new Commissioner of Main Road WA, Menno
Henlveld in Narrogin to discuss various issues in relation to Wheatbelt South.

COMMENT
The main, as usual, topic was the reduction in funding for roads in rural area particularly as Road Project funds
will fall from;
$45,513,000 in 2002/03 to
$23,640,000 in 2003/04 to
$18,306,000 in 2004/05 over the entire State.

State Initiative grants have risen, however these funds are selected by the State Government and are usually
directed to their (The Governments!) best advantage.

Other issues we discussed were;

1. Term Networks Contracts.
2. Use of Shire Equipment.
3. Pipes required due to deep drainage.
4. The Auslink Plan
5. The 2025 Plan.

Also in attendance was Mike Wallwork, Jef Anderson and Alan French.

OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION
For Councillors Information.

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Cr Davies left the meeting 3.38pm

REPORT BY PRESIDENT - Nil

REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS - Nil

OTHER MINUTES

(5100) Moved - Crs Forbes and Atkins

That the minutes as follows be received
1. Corrigin Senior Citizens Committee – 27th November 2002
2. Central Country Zone Review Meeting – 31st January 2003
3. Special Meeting of Tidy Towns Committee – 3rd February 2003
Carried 7/0

BUSINESS ARISING - Nil

Cr Davies returned to the meeting 3.41pm.

INFORMATION BULLETIN - Nil

URGENT GENERAL BUSINESS

Rural Towns Program

Cr Abe suggest that Ron Coleman be requested to prepare a short Salinity Management Strategy and that we
write to the Rural Towns Program.

(5101) Moved - Crs Abe and Price

Council contact Ron Coleman to draw up a SMS for Bullaring in time for the next RTP meeting on the 24th
February 2003. Furthermore Council request RTP that we go ahead with the original drainage plan for Bullaring.
Carried 8/0

CSCA MOTIONS - Nil

MEETING CLOSURE
There being no further business to discuss, the President thanked everyone for their attendance and closed the
meeting at 3.55pm.

President Date

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