Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Items of Business
Item Subject Page
09.03 Review of the Mid North Coast Joint Organisation
Attachment 1:..... MNCJO Statement of Strategic Priorities 2021......................................... 5
Attachment 2:..... Funding Profile by Major Projects and Operations................................. 10
09.05 Making of Rates and Charges for 2021-2022, Adoption of the Fees and Charges and Revenue Policy for 2021-2022
Attachment 1:..... 2021-2022 Fees & Charges.................................................................... 14
Attachment 2:..... 2021-2022 Revenue Policy................................................................... 154
Attachment 3:..... 2021-2022 Rating Maps........................................................................ 177
09.06 Payment of Water Fund and Sewer Fund Dividend for the Year 2019-2020
Attachment 1:..... Best Practice Guidelines - Table 1........................................................ 199
Attachment 2:..... 2019-2020 Best Practice Compliance Final Audit Report..................... 204
Attachment 3:..... 2019-2020 Special Purpose Audit Report............................................. 213
Attachment 4:..... 2019-2020 Overhead Audit Report....................................................... 216
09.07 Monthly Budget Review - May 2021
Attachment :....... May 2021 - Monthly Budget Review...................................................... 217
09.08 Investments - May 2021
Attachment 1:..... Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Investment Report - May 2021........ 222
Attachment 2:..... Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Valuation Report - May 2021.......... 242
09.10 Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) Documents
Attachment 1:..... ATTACHMENT A(i) - Operational Plan Part A...................................... 248
Attachment 2:..... ATTACHMENT A(ii) - Operational Plan Part B..................................... 276
Attachment 3:..... ATTACHMENT B - Submissions response Summary on Draft Operational Plan 2021............................................................................................... 336
Attachment 4:..... ATTACHMENT C - Post Exhibition Amendments................................. 348
10.01 Bicentenary and Wakulda Wrap Up
Attachment 1:..... Bicentenary Event Report...................................................................... 350
Attachment 2:..... Bicentenary Event Research Report..................................................... 356
10.02 Recommended Items from the Mayor's Sporting Fund Sub-Committee - May 2021
Attachment :....... Consensus Item 06 Mayor's Sporting Fund Sub-Committee Meeting 27 May 2021............................................................................................... 375
10.04 Naming of a Road at Kew
Attachment 1:..... DA2019/914 - Road Plan....................................................................... 376
Attachment 2:..... Information on WL Vernon..................................................................... 377
Attachment 3:..... GNB Pre-Approval................................................................................. 380
11.03 Destination Management Plan Annual Update
Attachment :....... Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Destination Management Plan 12-month Update Matrix......................................................................................... 382
11.04 Road Closure and Sale of Land - Part Bill Hill Road, The Hatch
Attachment :....... Attachment 1 Extent of Bill Hill Road for Closure.................................. 391
12.01 Kindee Bridge Replacement Investigation - Report on Community Engagement Outcomes
Attachment 1:..... Kindee Bridge Engagement Report....................................................... 393
Attachment 2:..... Conservation Management Plan........................................................... 424
Attachment 3:..... Kindee Bridge Strategic Options Report............................................... 547
12.02 Proposed Sale and Closure of Granny Bell Lane, North Haven - Post Exhibition
Attachment :....... Summary of Responses Received - Proposed Closure and Sale of Granny Bell Lane................................................................................... 674
12.03 Kooloonbung Creek Flying-Fox Camp Management Plan Update
Attachment 1:..... Final Kooloonbung Creek Camp Management Plan............................. 676
Attachment 2:..... Kooloonbung Creek Flying Fox Camp May 2021................................. 797
Attachment 3:..... Kooloonbung Creek Flying Fox Camp March 2021.............................. 798
Attachment 4:..... Kooloonbung Creek Flying Fox Camp Noise Assessment Information Brochure 2021 - Summary Report........................................................ 799
12.04 Dredging of Lake Cathie For Beach Sand Nourishment Adjacent to Illaroo Road
Attachment 1:..... Lake Cathie Dredging Strategy 2007 - FINAL....................................... 803
Attachment 2:..... Leslie Willams - Dredging Lake Cathie Lagoon Letter.......................... 819
Attachment 3:..... DA2013 - 151 Stamped Approved Plans Beach Nourishment for Illaroo Road....................................................................................................... 820
Attachment 4:..... DPIE Response - Lake Cathie Dredging for Beach Nourishment........ 824
12.05 Land Acquisition - Batar Creek Road, Batar Creek
Attachment 1:..... General Location of New Bridge........................................................... 841
Attachment 2:..... Survey Depicting Land to be Acquired.................................................. 842
Attachment Ordinary Council
16/06/2021
What we are trying to achieve
A community that works together in decision making that is defined as ethically, socially and environmentally responsible.
We will have:
• A community that has the opportunity to be involved in decision making
• Open, easy, meaningful, regular and diverse communication between the community and decision makers
• Partnerships and collaborative projects, that meet the community’s expectations, needs and challenges
• Knowledgeable, skilled and connected community leaders
• Strong corporate management that is transparent
How we will get there
1.1 Inform and engage with the community about what Council does using varied communication channels
1.2 Maintain strong partnerships between all stakeholders - local, state and federal — so that they are affective advocates for the community
1.3 Demonstrate leadership
1.4 Use innovative, efficient and sustainable practices
1.5 Ensure strong corporate and financial management that is transparent and accountable
Attachment Ordinary Council
16/06/2021
What we are trying to achieve
A healthy, inclusive and vibrant community.
We will have:
• Community hubs that provide access to services and social connections
• A safe, caring and connected community
• A healthy and active community that is supported by recreational infrastructure
• A strong community that is able to identify and address social issues
• Community participation in events, programs, festivals and activities
How we will get there
2.1 Create a community that feels safe
2.2 Advocate for social inclusion and fairness
2.3 Provide quality programs, community facilities and public spaces, for example, community halls, parks and vibrant town centres
2.4 Empower the community through encouraging active involvement in projects, volunteering and events
2.5 Promote a creative and culturally rich community
Attachment Ordinary Council
16/06/2021
What we are trying to achieve
A region that is a successful place that has vibrant, diversified and resilient regional economy that provides opportunities for people to live, learn, work, play and invest.
We will have:
• A strong economy that fosters a culture supportive of business and ensures economic development of the region
• Townships, villages and business precincts that are vibrant commercial, cultural, tourism, recreational and/or community hubs
• A region that attracts investment to create jobs
• Partnerships that maximise economic return and create an efficient and effective business environment
How we will get there
3.1 Embrace business and a stronger economy
3.2 Create vibrant and desirable places
3.3 Embrace opportunity and attract investment to support the wealth and growth of the community
3.4 Partner for success with key stakeholders in business, industry, government, education and the community
Attachment Ordinary Council
16/06/2021
What we are trying to achieve
A connected, sustainable, accessible community and environment that is protected now and into the future.
We will have:
• Effective management and maintenance of essential water, waste and sewer infrastructure
• A community that is prepared for natural events and climate change
• Sustainable and environmentally sensitive development outcomes that consider the impact on the natural environment
• Accessible transport network for our communities
• Infrastructure provision and maintenance that meets community expectations and needs
• Well planned communities that are linked to encourage and manage growth
• Accessible and protected waterways, foreshores, beaches and bushlands
• An environment that is protected and conserved for future generations
• Renewable energy options that are understood and accessible by the community
How we will get there
4.1 Provide (appropriate) infrastructure and services including water cycle management, waste management, and sewer management
4.2 Aim to minimise the impact of natural events and climate change, for example, floods, bushfires and coastal erosion
4.3 Facilitate development that is compatible with the natural and built environment
4.4 Plan for integrated transport systems that help people get around and link our communities
4.5 Plan for integrated and connected communities across the Port Macquarie-Hastings area
4.6 Restore and protect natural areas
4.7 Provide leadership in the development of renewable energy opportunities
4.8 Increase awareness of issues affecting our environment, including the preservation of flora and fauna