Wrap of the August Meeting

Published on 29 August 2019

REPORTS

• Councillors adopted a policy around the use of CCTV which outlines the basic standards under which CCTV will be operated by Council. The policy has been developed in partnership with the Barrier Local Area Command, and recordings will be made available to Police if required for criminal investigations. CCTV data not required by Police will be erased after 31 days.
  
  
• A draft proposal will go to public consultation to maintain existing alcohol-free zones in Creedon Street, and around the Lamb Oval and the Coles Express (Shell Memorial) service station. The proposal would also expand the existing South Broken Hill alcohol free zone to incorporate establishments that supply alcohol. The proposal will be on display for 30 days, and a further report will be submitted to Council after the public display period.
  
  
• Councillors voted in favour of undertaking a review of the Community Strategic Plan 2040. The plan aims to identify the main priorities and aspirations of the community and provide strategies to achieve this vision of the future. Council will work with Local Government specialist consultancy team Blackadder Associates as part of the review.
  
  
• Council carried over $4.9m in capital works for the financial year, however it is important to note $3.6m of this amount relates to major projects that were always intended to run over multiple financial years. Staff explained that capital carryover is a normal procedure for Councils as many large projects cannot be completed within one financial year. Council completed approximately $9.8m of works in the financial year, approximately double the work of the previous year.
  
  
• Councillors voted in favour of waiving costs incurred by not-for-profit groups RRANA and the RSPCA when disposing of dead animals at the city's waste facility.
  
  
• Council produced its Draft Annual Financial Statement for 2018/2019. The figures will now be provided to auditors and a final statement will be presented to Councillors in October for endorsement.

CONFIDENTIAL

• A $175,000 contract was awarded to System Solutions Engineers to deliver design and project management services for air-conditioning replacements and systems control upgrades across six Council buildings.
  
  
• Councillors approved NSW Government Public Works Advisory to project manage the repair and replacement of Council assets damage as a result of the hailstorm which occurred in November 2016. The insurance process has been lengthy as numerous Council assets were damaged in 15 separate sites across the city.