Thursday, 16 May 2024
Items of Business
Item Subject Page
10.03 Notice of Motion - Use Of Borrowings And/Or Reserves To Mitigate Impacts Of a Rate Freeze
Attachment 1:..... FACT SHEET Rate Freeze Impacts.......................................................... 6
Attachment 2:..... 10.16 RF Impacts and Options Report (Feb2024).................................. 10
Attachment 3:..... Easy Reference 10.16 RF Impacts and Options Report......................... 30
10.05 Policy Review - Draft Policy Framework - Following Public Exhibition
Attachment 1:..... Draft Policy Framework........................................................................... 31
Attachment 2:..... Current Adopted Policy - Making of Council Policy................................. 35
10.06 Policy Review - Draft Determining Applications Lodged by Councillors and Staff Policy - Following Public Exhibition
Attachment :....... Draft Determining Applications Lodged by Councillors and Staff Policy 43
10.07 Policy Review - Draft Unreasonable Customer Conduct Policy - Following Public Exhibition
Attachment :....... Draft Policy - Unreasonable Customer Conduct Policy.......................... 47
10.08 Policy Review - Procurement Policy
Attachment :....... Draft Procurement Policy......................................................................... 53
10.09 Policy Review - Investment Policy - Following Public Exhibition
Attachment 1:..... Draft Investment Policy............................................................................ 61
Attachment 2:..... Draft Revised Investment Policy Engagement Summary Report........... 70
10.12 2023-2024 Operational Plan Third Quarter Status Report as at 31 March 2024
Attachment 1:..... 2023-2024 Operational Plan Quarterly Status Report as at 31 March 2024................................................................................................................. 73
Attachment 2:..... 2023-2024 Operational Plan Quarterly Exception Report as at 31 March 2024....................................................................................................... 201
Attachment 3:..... 2023-2024 Carry Over and Monthly Budget Adjustment Status Report as at 31 March 2024................................................................................... 224
10.13 Quarterly Budget Review Statement - March 2024
Attachment 1:..... March Quarterly Budget Review Statement - 2023-2024..................... 234
Attachment 2:..... March 2024 Quarterly Budget Review - Consultancy Engagements (Confidential).......................................................................................... 243
10.14 Investments and Loans - April 2024
Attachment 1:..... Port Macquarie Hastings Council Investment Report - 30 April 2024.. 244
Attachment 2:..... Port Macquarie Hastings Council Portfolio Valuation - 30 April 2024... 268
Attachment 3:..... Port Macquarie Hastings Council Loan Repayments - 2023-2024....... 275
10.15 Monthly Budget Review - April 2024
Attachment 1:..... April 2024 Budget Review..................................................................... 276
Attachment 2:..... Proposed 2023-2024 Works Program Deferrals................................... 281
10.17 DA2014/114 Thrumster Business Park - Works in Kind - Developer Works Deed Agreement - Sewer Works
Attachment :....... Letter of Offer - Developer Works Deed Sewer Works - Thrumster Business Park Pty Ltd............................................................................ 283
11.02 Camden Head Lookout Reserve Proposed Master Plan and Volunteer Management
Attachment 1:..... Draft Camden Head Masterplan Engagement Plan.............................. 287
Attachment 2:..... Volunteer management of Camden Head Lookout Engagement Report............................................................................................................... 294
Attachment 3:..... Draft Camden Head Master Plan for exhibition..................................... 318
12.01 Classification Of Council Land - 99 William Street, Port Macquarie
Attachment :....... Classification of Land - 99 William Street, Port Macquarie - Operational............................................................................................................... 320
12.02 Petition - Request for Review of Outdoor Dining Policy in Relation to Retractable Blinds
Attachment :....... Petition and Supporting Info - Request for Review of Outdoor Dining Policy regarding Retractable Blinds...................................................... 321
13.02 Easement Creation - 5130 Pacific Highway Kew
Attachment 1:..... Location Map - 5130 Pacific Highway Kew........................................... 353
Attachment 2:..... Plan - Proposed Easement to Williams - Right of Access Over Existing Track...................................................................................................... 354
13.03 Easement Creation - Part Bain Park Wauchope
Attachment 1:..... Location Plan Bain Park Wauchope...................................................... 355
Attachment 2:..... Plan Showing Encroachment Part Bain Park Wauchope..................... 356
13.04 Council Easement Acquisition - Lot 51 DP 1035553, 1 Clarke Lane Wauchope
Attachment 1:..... Attachment 1 - Location Map................................................................. 357
Attachment 2:..... Attachment 2 - Plan of Proposed Easements....................................... 358
Attachment 3:..... Attachment 3 - Proposed Works Map................................................... 359
13.07 Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2024 - 2034
Attachment :....... Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2024-2034................... 360
13.08 Policy Review - Unsealed Roads Policy
Attachment :....... Unsealed Roads Policy - draft............................................................... 376
13.09 Policy Review - Wastewater Services Policy
Attachment :....... Draft Wastewater Services Policy......................................................... 384
13.10 Policy Review - Draft Waste Services Policy - Following Public Exhibition
Attachment 1:..... Engagement Summary Report.............................................................. 415
Attachment 2:..... Submissions and Responses................................................................ 423
Attachment 3:..... Draft Waste Services Policy.................................................................. 430
13.11 Policy Review - Contribution for Paths Kerb and Gutter - Following Public Exhibition
Attachment :....... Contributions for Paths, Kerb and Gutter Policy - For Adoption........... 467
Attachment Ordinary Council
16/05/2024
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
16/05/2024
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
16/05/2024
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
16/05/2024
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