HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
CIVIC CENTRE, MACMAHON STREET, HURSTVILLE.
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SUMMARY OF ITEMS CONTAINED IN THE
DIVISIONAL MANAGER - CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES' REPORT TO THE MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO BE HELD ON 21ST FEBRUARY, 1996-
03:01 Return Of Thanks
03:02 Hurstville Entertainment Centre - Statement Of Hirings For The Month Of January 1996
(Report By Administrative Officer, Mr G Mccarthy)
03:03 Australia Remembers - Program Of Events (C/00106)
(Report By Manager - Corporate Services, Mr W Park)
03:04 Staff Matter (See Item 3.01 - Divisional Manager's Report No.2 To Finance Committee) (Report By Manager - Corporate Services, Mr W Park)
03:05 City Of Cairns - Australian Sister Cities Association Annual Conference (C/00038)
(Report By Manager - Corporate Services, Mr W Park)
03:06 Institute Of Municipal Management, Nsw Division - "Towards Competition" Seminar
(Report By Senior Administrative Officer, Mr L Mifsud)
03:07 Grafton City Council - Governor Of New South Wales (P/00250)
(Report By Senior Administrative Officer, Mr L Mifsud)
03:08 Gamblers Anonymous - Requesting Reduction Of Rental For Use Of Gladwyn (L/00045)(Report By Administrative Officer, Mr G Mccarthy)
03:09 Tender - Motor Vehicles (T/01237)
(Report By Administrative Officer, Mr G Mccarthy)
03:10 Staff Matter (See Item 03.02 - Divisional Managers Report No. 2 To Finance Committee)
03:11 List Of Temporary Approvals (B/00014)
(Report By Administrative Officer, Mr G Mccarthy)
03:12 St George And Sutherland Shire Fire Prevention Program (S/00001)
(Report By Administrative Officer, Mr G Mccarthy)
03:13 Legal Matters Involving Court Action
(Report By Administrative Officer, Mr G Mccarthy) (See Item 03.03 - Divisional Manager's Report No.2 To Finance Committee)
03:14 Questions Without Notice - Answers Pending (C/00072)
(Report By Administrative Officer, Mr G Mccarthy)
03:15 Staff Establishment & Variations Thereto As At 31St January, 1996 (P/00081)
(Report By Administrative Officer, Mr G Mccarthy)
03:16 Property Matter - Penshurst (O/007572)
(Refer Item 3.04 - Divisional Manager's No.2 Report To Finance Committee)
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DIVISIONAL MANAGER - CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
REPORT NO 1 TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO BE HELD ON 21ST FEBRUARY, 1996
REPORT NO 1 TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO BE HELD ON 21ST FEBRUARY, 1996
The General Manager
Hustville City Council
The Civic Centre
HURSTVILLE
Dear Sir,
Hereunder is my report No.1 to be submitted to the Finance Committee:-
03.01 RETURN OF THANKS
- For the information of Council it is advised that no return of thanks have been received.
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. Recommendation RETURN OF THANKS
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT the information be received and noted
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03.02 HURSTVILLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE - STATEMENT OF HIRINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1996
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
- A statement showing various details of the hiring of the Hurstville Entertainment Centre during the month of January 1996 is attached as Appendix "A".
Note: - The Entertainment Centre Office has advised that there have been no negotiated charges for the use of Council's facilities since the last meeting of Council.
In addition, a schedule showing details of concessional rentals granted by Council to date, during 1996 for the Entertainment Centre facilities is attached as Appendix "B".
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. Recommendation HURSTVILLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE - STATEMENT OF HIRINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1996
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT the information be received and noted.
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03.03 AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS - PROGRAM OF EVENTS (C/00106)
(Report by Manager - Corporate Services, Mr W Park)
- The following letter has been received from the Australia Remembers 1945-1995 NSW Co-ordinating Council concerning the Australia Remembers Year.
- "I am sure you will agree that the Australia Remembers 1945-1995 year has been an incredibly successful year, for the ex-service community and indeed for all Australians. I do not think anyone would have foreshadowed the exceptionally high profile that these 50th anniversary celebrations would reach.
One of the unique features of the year has been the wide cross section of people, who have been involved with, and participated in the diverse range of activities. The local Shires and Councils have been particularly active and they are to be congratulated on their outstanding achievements.
I take this opportunity to thank all the people who have been supportive of the Australia Remembers Program throughout the year. We certainly would have found it difficult if we did not receive the help and support of the general public and the local Shires and Councils.
Although the celebrations and commemorations will continue for some months to come, most of the key events have passed. I thought we should now start gathering details of all the events that took place during the year, so that they can be properly recorded. My intention is to compile a book which records all the various events that occurred in New south Wales as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations.
To assist me with the collection of this historical data, I ask that you forward details of the events that you are aware of from your local area. I ask that you complete the attached pro forma and return it to me at your earliest convenience. Please take the time to help as the information will form perhaps the only comprehensive history of what occurred in this very important year in New South Wales. I will write to you again when copies of the book become available, hopefully early next year."
The following is a program of activities and events held in 1995.
| May to August 1995 | Headlines from WWII period enlarged and displayed in Library. Flags of the Allies display. |
| 4 August 1995 | Mortdale Park Memorial Restoration Project - Commencement of Works Ceremony attended by Minister for Veterans Affairs, The Hon Con Sciacca, MP and The Minister for Defence, Science & Personnel and Member for Barton, The Hon Gary Punch, MP. |
| 13 August 1995 | Oatley Park - Unveiling of plaque to recognise the planting of one of two trees that grew from pine cones from Lone Pine Gallipoli, planted in 1920 by Owen Jones Davies, a World War I veteran. |
| 14-17 August 1995 | - Hire of movies/newsreels from 1940s for free screenings in Hurstville's Civic Theatre. |
| 19 August 1995 | Mayoral Debutante Victory Ball - Marana Auditorium with Australian Army Band - Sydney. |
| August 1995 | - Preparation of a select bibliography of children's literature, held at Hurstville Library, about WWII from the last fifty years and titled "The War Through Children's Eyes". - Posters, photographs from WWII enlarged and displayed in Library and at "Victory Ball". - Flags of all allied Pacific nations purchased and put on display in Library and at "Victory Ball". - Preparation of a select bibliography of children's literature, held at Hurstville Library, about WWII from the last fifty years and titled "The War Through Children's Eyes". |
| August 1995 | Display of school essay and poster competitions in Library. |
| August 1995 | Victory labels attached to all correspondence. |
| 11 November 1995 | Purchase of National Australia Remembers Freedom Plaque for attachment to the Freedom Wall constructed in Brisbane Botanic Gardens. |
| 11 November 1995 | Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony in conjunction with Hurstville Street Festival. |
| 6 December 1995 | Launch of Oral History Programme titled "Australia Remembers - Hurstville Remembers 1945-1995" and consisting of 28 spirally bound interviews - attended by the General Manager, Leo McLeay MP for Watson, Daryl Melham MP for Banks and 35 invited guests. |
| December 1995 | Purchase of photo of John Hamilton, VC, World War 1 and 11 Veteran. Lived in Penshurst and received the Victoria Cross from his duty at Lone Pine. Photo will be housed in Council's Main Library and Archival & Local Research Centre. |
| 1995 | Council donated ten (10) trees to the Banks Australia Remembers Committee for planting in schools within the Banks Electorate (Council Meeting 23rd November, 1994). |
| 1995 | Oral History - The collecting of 20 WWII memoirs of local people's experiences in WWII both at War and on the homefront. The collection will become part of the Hurstville City Library's local studies collection and made available to students, researchers and local people. |
| 1995 | Oral History - Organisation of a meeting between Peakhurst High School Year 8 History students and eight local residents at which the students recorded their wartime memories. |
| 1995 | Operation Restoration - New Work Opportunities. A program for employment of people to specifically assist in restoration of local memorials, remembrance driveways and memorial parks. Council employed five people under this program to work specifically on the Mortdale Park Memorial Restoration project. |
As can be seen from the above list, Council was heavily involved in a widespread program of events/activities indicating its commitment to the Australia Remembers Programme.
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. Recommendation AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS - PROGRAM OF EVENTS (C/00106)
(Report by Manager - Corporate Services, Mr W Park)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT Council forward a copy of the Program of Events, including a summary of each event, to the Australia Remembers 1945-1995 NSW Co-ordinating Council.
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03.04 STAFF MATTER (See Item 3.01 - Divisional Manager's Report No.2 to Finance Committee)
(Report by Manager - Corporate Services, Mr W Park)
- In accordance with the provisions of Section 10(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Committee resolve under the terms of Section 10(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 that for the reason that the Staff Matter in question will impinge on the privacy of the Staff Member concerned, the press and the public be excluded from that part of the Finance Committee Meeting at which this matter is considered. That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 11(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993, the reports and correspondence relating to this matter be withheld from the press and the public.
IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the matter be referred to the Council for consideration in Committee of the Whole.
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03.05 CITY OF CAIRNS - AUSTRALIAN SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE (C/00038)
(Report by Manager - Corporate Services, Mr W Park)
- The following letter addressed to His Worship The Mayor, Clr P Olah, has been received from the Mayor of Cairns inviting Council to be represented at the 1996 Australian Sister Cities Association Annual Conference from 3rd-6th July, 1996.
- "The City of Cairns is proud to be hosting the 1996 Australian Sister Cities Association (ASCA) Annual Conference in the magnificent new Cairns Convention Centre from 3-6 July 1996.
I am aware that your Council has well established Sister City relationships and for this reason I would like to extend an invitation for you and/or your representative to join with a large number of other Australian and Overseas Councils and community representatives to attend and participate in this important Conference.
Furthermore, I understand that many of your Mayoral colleagues intend using the Cairns Conference as a venue and occasion to arrange for representatives of their respective Sister Cities to travel to and meet in the warmth of the tropical Cairns July climate. This form of joint representation will not only contribute to the success of the 1996 Conference, but will also provide strong endorsement of the International Sister City concept.
The Conference agenda is being finalised and in due course will be forwarded to your office, however delegates can be assured of a very informative program presented by excellent speakers in accordance with the conference theme "Challenges in Shaping the Future".
Another point of interest is that the 1996 ASCA Annual Conference is the first major event in the new multi-million dollar Cairns Convention Centre. These world class convention facilities will provide a professional and comfortable atmosphere and will no doubt contribute to the successful Conference presentation environment.
Cr Olah, I sincerely hope that your Council can be represented at the July Conference in Cairns, which incidentally is scheduled in next financial period. The enclosed brochure provides preliminary conference details, including provision for early registration.
Finally, I look forward to meeting and extending a warm and friendly welcome to you with the assurance that the conference will be an informative, enjoyable and memorable occasion."
Members would be aware that Council signed a Sister City Accord with Shiroishi City Council in October 1994. Council also has a Twin Town relationship with Hastings Council at Port Macquarie and a Friendly Towns relationship with Barraba and Manilla Shire Councils.
Council is a member of the Australian Sister Cities Association and in view of Council's recent relationships with Shiroishi City Council and Barraba and Manilla Shire Councils, attendance at the Annual Conference may be worthy of consideration.
As indicated in the letter, the Conference is within the 1996/97 Financial year and at this time Council has only paid a deposit for attendance at the next annual Local Government Association Conference.
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. Recommendation CITY OF CAIRNS - AUSTRALIAN SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE (C/00038)
(Report by Manager - Corporate Services, Mr W Park)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT the matter be referred to Council for consideration.
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03.06 INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT, NSW DIVISION - "TOWARDS COMPETITION" SEMINAR
(Report by Senior Administrative Officer, Mr L Mifsud)
- The following Circular dated 3rd February, 1996 has been received from the Institute of Municipal Management, NSW Division, regarding a seminar titled "Towards Competition" to be held in Sydney on Friday, 29th March, 1996.
- "The purpose of this circular is to announce the forthcoming one day seminar titled:
"TOWARDS COMPETITION"
to be held in Sydney at the Airport Hilton on 29 March, 1996.
* This is the first seminar in the series of "Towards Best Practice" for 1996.
The objectives are:
* To examine the state of play in local government and the advances being made to become competitive.
* To discuss the knowledge and skills needed to survive in the competitive environment.
* To examine local government's approach to operating a small business within Council, the successes and pitfalls.
* How projects are managed to ensure that the community derives value for money services.
* Marketing and customer service will be discussed to indicate the changed approach.
Change has been an integral part of local government for many years and local government managers have come to terms and coped with change, the most current is the National Competition Policy and its Implementation.
The National Competition Policy is essential for Australia and it presents a challenge; our future will be very much influenced by how we embrace it.
This seminar will bring awareness of the impact on local government and how managers in councils are responding to the changes necessary within council to ensure compliance and to take advantage of the new competitiveness.
The seminar is structured to provide ideas and options and new skills to manage the changes but also to compete if this is council's strategy.
People who should attend
Mayors, Elected Representatives, General Managers & Directors
Practitioners across all of Council's service areas, especially
Business Unit Managers, Asset Managers and Finance Managers.
Practitioners across all of Council's service areas, especially
Business Unit Managers, Asset Managers and Finance Managers.
The cost of the seminar, per participant, is as follows:
IMM Members $210 Non-Members $230.
Group discounts apply and will be detailed on the registration brochure and programme which will be forwarded as soon as possible for circulation to your staff. For any further information, please contact the staff at IMM (02) 891 6788)."
As indicated above, the seminar will be held at the Airport Hilton, Sydney on Friday, 29th March, 1996. The cost is $210.00 per person for IMM Members and $230.00 per person for Non-Members.
The Divisional Manager - Business & Financial Services has advised that amounts of $20,972.50 and $36,207.92 have been expended to date from the 1995/96 Delegates' Expenses allocation of $30,000 and $34,000 for Councillors and Senior Officers respectively. The Divisional Manager - Business & Financial Services further advises that additional amounts of $8,610.00 and $7,750.00 have been committed for Councillors and Senior Officers and therefore a total amount of $73,540.42 will be expended this year in respect of those conferences, seminars, etc., for which Council has already authorised attendance by Councillors and/or Senior Officers at previous meetings.
The seminar may be of interest to Councillors and senior officers and accordingly the following recommendation is now submitted for Council's consideration.
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. Recommendation INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT, NSW DIVISION - "TOWARDS COMPETITION" SEMINAR
(Report by Senior Administrative Officer, Mr L Mifsud)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT any interested Councillors and senior officers considered appropriate by the General Manager, be authorised to attend the seminar titled "Towards Competition" being conducted by the Institute of Municipal Management, NSW Division, at the Airport Hilton, Sydney on Friday, 29th March, 1996.
FURTHER, THAT registration fees and out-of-pocket expenses for the seminar be met by the Council.
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03.07 GRAFTON CITY COUNCIL - GOVERNOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES (P/00250)
(Report by Senior Administrative Officer, Mr L Mifsud)
- The following letter dated 19th January, 1996 addressed to His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Olah, has been received from His Worship the Mayor of Grafton City Council, Councillor Sahlqvist, regarding the Governor of New South Wales.
- "Please find enclosed a copy of a letter forwarded to the Premier of NSW, the Hon Mr R J Carr MP dated 18 January, 1996.
It would be appreciated if you could give Grafton City Council your support in this iniquitous matter by forwarding a letter from your Council abhorring the decision in regard to the Governor's position and non use of Government House as his residence.
Thank you for any support you may engender."
- "Grafton City Council abhors the action taken by you with regard to the new Governor, as an insult to the people of New South Wales. The people of NSW were not consulted on this matter and to make a major change of this nature without seeking a clear mandate from the people is appalling.
We believe that the Governor's position has been downgraded. We consider it to be a full time position.
The present Governor's role allows him to be available to people from all walks of life. He is patron to 300 non profit-making organisation groups, which includes a great number of youth groups.
As Government House is of such historical significance (built in 1845) it should remain the residence of the Governor of New South Wales to represent all the people of this State.
As Grafton City Council represents the citizens of Grafton we most strongly protest the downgrading of the position of Governor and we further strongly protest at any change in classification to the most significant heritage building in NSW."
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. Recommendation GRAFTON CITY COUNCIL - GOVERNOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES (P/00250)
(Report by Senior Administrative Officer, Mr L Mifsud)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT the matter be referred to Council for consideration.
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03.08 GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS - REQUESTING REDUCTION OF RENTAL FOR USE OF GLADWYN (L/00045)
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
- The following letters dated 15 December 1995 and 12 January 1996 have been received from Gamblers Anonymous, requesting a reduction in rental for the use of Gladwyn on Wednesday nights from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
- "I am writing to you on behalf of the Hurstville group of Gamblers Anonymous, which has been meeting in the St George area for over twenty years. We originally commenced our weekly meetings at the old Hurstville Community Centre at Cross Street and then moved to premises at the Hurstville Uniting Church in 1990 and have been there since.
We have been advised the church has sold the premises in front of Hudson Street for development (see letter attached) and consequently we are in need of a new meeting room.
As there are two groups, the main group is for compulsive gamblers of all ages and averages 30 people although 50 is not uncommon. The second group comprises the people affected by gambling (GAMANON) and is generally a smaller group of 10-15.
We need separate areas for both groups and your assistance is required for this important community fellowship.
Gamblers Anonymous is a self-funded organisation declining contributions because of financial difficulty funding is hard to come by, thus we request your assistance regarding rental. I am contactable on the following numbers and welcome a meeting to discuss this further.
Home: 02 540 2631
Following a request for additional information, the organisation by letter dated 12th January, 1996 provided the following advice.
"12th January, 1996
Following my meeting with Peter Boggie regarding suitable premises which are required for our weekly meeting held each Wednesday evening, our group wishes to advise we are interested in using the council premises known as "Gladwyn".
As mentioned in previous correspondence late last year, our meeting arrangements with the Hurstville Uniting Church are no longer possible due to the property being sold. Consequently we have no permanent alternatives in place and to date council has been unable to find suitable premises which suit both parties.
The Hurstville Group of Gamblers Anonymous has met in the area for over twenty years and wishes to maintain its presence in the St George District. We are an important part of the community, primarily assisting persons of all age and sex, with a gambling problem. The council would agree that we provide an important service and consequently should find a way possible to accommodate our group.
As funding is our main issue in finding suitable premises we respect that council does have overheads which need to be recouped for all properties. Therefore we are willing to provide the following compensation for the use of "Gladwyn".
Weekly Meeting on Wednesday evening.
Time: 7.45 pm to 10.00 pm (meeting actually 8pm - 9.30pm, need 30 minutes for clean up). Access needed at 7.45pm for setting up.
Compensation: $30.00 per evening.
We can assure you of careful use of the premises and will at all times leave the property in a tidy state.
Considering we are a self-funded organisation with no outside contributions we therefore must rely on our membership for donations. The church previously accepted $20 per week for 2 meetings on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
I am sure once our situation is evaluated closely, council will be able to assist us in our request. Please call or fax me at your earliest convenience, as we anticipate commencing our first meeting at "Gladwyn" on Wednesday evening, 24th January."
The Council's policy in respect of requests for the use of Civic Centre facilities at concessional rental is reproduced, in part, hereunder:-
- "(a) For hire on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Public Holidays by any organisation, the full hiring charges as fixed by Council from time to time be applied to such usage.
(b) For hiring on days other than Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays by charitable non-profit making local organisations located within the City, and schools within the Cities of Hurstville and Rockdale and Municipality of Kogarah, the amount charged be the actual cost to Council for wages and direct costs plus (10) per cent.
(c) For hirings at any time by profit making organisations, the full hiring charges as affixed by Council from time to time be applied to such usage.
- FURTHER, THAT applications for free or reduced rental falling outside Council's policy be referred to Council for determination."
Council's Policy deals specifically with the rental of the Marana Auditorium, Civic Theatre and the Kanyana and Wandarrah Rooms within the Civic Centre.
The request for concessional rental for the use of Gladwyn is not within the ambit of Council's Policy and accordingly the following recommendation is submitted for consideration.
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. Recommendation GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS - REQUESTING REDUCTION OF RENTAL FOR USE OF GLADWYN (L/00045)
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT Gamblers Anonymous be advised that, unfortunately, Council is unable to accede to their request for concessional rental of Gladwyn.
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03.09 TENDER - MOTOR VEHICLES (T/01237)
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
- The receipt of tenders for the supply and delivery of eight (8) six cylinder sedans, four (4) six cylinder wagons and three (3) Rodeo utilities closed at 10.00am on Friday 2 February 1996.
The tenders have been referred to the Divisional Manager - Engineering for report to Council and are as follows:-
1. Brad Garlick Ford, 2-16 Blaxland Road, Ryde, 2112.
2. Rod Lawrence Ford, 32 Queen Street, Campbelltown, 2560.
3. Alto Ford, 880 Pacific Highway, Gordon, 2072.
4. Suttons Motors-Arncliffe, 93 Princes Highway, Arncliffe, 2205.
5. Boyded Parramatta, 65 Church Street, Parramatta, 2150.
6. The Fury Group, 92 Parramatta Road, Lidcombe, 2141.
7. Jubilee Ford, 155 Parramatta Road, Five Dock, 2046.
8. Ron Bratton Ford, 65 Flinders Street, Wollongong, 2500.
9. Phil McCarroll, 21 Argyle Street, Camden, 2570.
10. Beazley & Bruce, 44 Mort Street, Braddon, ACT.
11. City Ford, 1024 Botany Road, Mascot, 2020.
12. Wilsons Warrilla, 29 Shellharbour Road, Warrilla, 2528.
13. Glen Fulton Sales, 817 Canterbury Road, Lakemba, 2195.
14. Michael Logue, 14 Glendale Place, Jannali, 2226.
15. Alto Ford, 405 Pacific Highway, Artarmon, 2064.
16. Power Ford, 17 Victoria Avenue, Castle Hill, 2154.
17. Muirs Motors, 252 Parramatta Road, Ashfield, 2131.
18. Kevin Pulham, 66 Croziers Road, Berry; 2535.
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. Recommendation TENDER - MOTOR VEHICLES (T/01237)
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT the information be received and noted.
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03.10 STAFF MATTER (See Item 03.02 - Divisional Managers Report No. 2 to Finance Committee)
- In accordance with the provisions of Section 10(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Committee resolve under the terms of Section 10(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 that for the reason that the Staff Matter in question will impinge on the privacy of the Staff Member concerned, the press and the public be excluded from that part of the Finance Committee Meeting at which this matter is considered. That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 11(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993, the reports and correspondence relating to this matter be withheld from the press and the public.
IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the matter be referred to the Council for consideration in Committee of the Whole.
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03.11 LIST OF TEMPORARY APPROVALS (B/00014)
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
- The Council at its meeting on 10th August, 1988 resolved that a register of limited approvals be maintained by the relevant department indicating the expiry date and brief details of the approval and that a summary of the register compiled from details from the departments be submitted monthly to Council by the General Manager.
In accordance with Council's decision, the following report is submitted for the information of members on the basis of information received from the relevant officers of Council.
 | Property | Description | Expiry Date |
| Divisional Manager - Development & Health: | | |
| 172 Belmore Road, Riverwood | Extension of Trading Hours | 20/12/95 (Review Expected) |
| 27 Taunton Road, Hurstville | Surety that existing building will be demolished after completion and occupation of new dwelling or after 12 months | 31/12/95 (Review Expected) |
| 59 Kimberley Road, Hurstville | Tow Truck Business | 24/2/96 (Review Expected) |
| 6 Henry Lawson Drive, Peakhurst | Residential Office - Accountancy Practice | 9/3/96 |
| 753 Forest Road, Peakhurst | Home Industry | 13/3/96 |
| 10 Bailey Parade, Peakhurst | Residential Office - Mobile Vehicle Repairer | 30/3/96 |
| 70 Patrick Street, Hurstville | Professional Consulting Room | 2/5/96 |
| 9/16 Carrington Street, Hurstville | Mobile Mechanical Repairs | 9/5/96 |
| 76 Tallawalla Street, Beverly Hills | Home Occupation | 15/5/96 |
| 274 Forest Road, Hurstville | Adult Bookshop | 17/5/96 |
| 11 Young Street, Penshurst | Home Activity - Travel Agency | 31/5/96 |
| 415B King Georges Road, Beverly Hills | Restaurant - Extension of Trading Hours | 1/ 6/96 |
| 241(A) Forest Road, Hurstvilale | Adult Bookshop | 2/6/96 |
| 33 MacMahon Street, Hurstville | Acupunctural Clinic - Day; Martial Arts for Children - Evening | 7/6/96 |
| 218-228 Forest Road, Hurstville | Extension of Trading Hours - Roundabout Hotel - Public Bar | 3/7/96 |
| 69 Coleridge Street, Riverwood | Home Activity - Pattern and Sample Making | 18/7/96 |
| 327A Belmore Road, Riverwood | Muscular Therapy Clinic | 22/7/96 |
| 1166 Forest Road, Lugarno | Home Activity - Office for drafting purposes | 22/ 7/96 |
| 2 Meadowland Road, Peakhurst | Home Activity - Office for Motor Vehicle Wholesale Licence | 10/ 8/96 |
| 42 Taffs Avenue, Lugarno | Home Activity - Natural Therapy Rooms | 14/8/96 |
| King Georges Road, Beverly Hills | Community Markets - Beverly Hills Girls' High School | 24/8/96 |
| 27 Hannans Avenue, Peakhurst | Attached Dual Occupancy | 25/ 8/96 |
| 113 Dora Street, Hurstville | Health Consulting Room - Physiotherapy Room | 28/8/96 |
| 1/272 Forest Road, Hurstville | Therapeutic Massage Rooms | 30/8/96 |
| 162 Forest Road, Hurstville | Herbal Medicine, acupuncture and Chinese massage clinic | 22/9/96 |
| 705 Forest Road, Peakhurst | Extension to Trading House | 18/10/96 |
| 268 Belmore Road, Riverwood | Therapeutic Massage Services | 27/10/96 |
| 610-614 Forest Road, Penshurst | Extension of Trading Houe | 1/11/96 |
| 41 Mi Mi Street, Oatley | Swimming Lessons from Private Pool | 2/11/96 |
| 501 Forest Road, Penshurst | Tattoo, aromatherapy studio and hand crafts sales | 14/11/96 |
| 127 Forest Road, Hurstville | Real Estate Agent Office | 22/11/96 |
| 180 Forest Road, Hurstville | Real Estate Office | 7/12/96 |
| 14 Westbrook Street, Beverly Hills | Home Industry - Assembly of Testing Equipment | 22/12/96 |
| 18 Macken Crescent, Oatley | Home Activity - Part-time Piano Lessons | 13/1/97 |
| 55 Valentia Avenue, Lugarno | Temporary office to carry on business/licenced motor dealer | 1/2/97 |
| 33 Mi Mi Street, Oatley | Dual Occupancy | 22/2/97 |
| 47 Newman Street, Mortdale | Surety against demolition of existing dwelling within 2 months of completion of new dwelling | Open |
| 500 King Georges Road, Beverly Hills | Bank Guarantee in lieu of payment for Builders Damage Deposit against damage to kerb and guttering and footpath | Open |
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION NO: .11 CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES |
. Recommendation LIST OF TEMPORARY APPROVALS (B/00014)
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT the report be received and noted.
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REPORT ITEM NO: . CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES |
03.12 ST GEORGE AND SUTHERLAND SHIRE FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM (S/00001)
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
- The following letter dated 2 February 1996 addressed to His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Peter Olah, has been received from His Worship the Mayor of Kogarah, Councillor Tom Lind regarding the St George and Sutherland Shire Fire Prevention Program:
- "Thank you for attending the meeting yesterday on the new fire education program, it was very much appreciated especially in view of your heavy workload and commitments.
As we discussed at the meeting, the combined efforts of Kogarah, Rockdale, Hurstville and Sutherland Councils will ensure that a comprehensive and very worthwhile education program is established in the St George and Sutherland Shire region of Sydney.
Kogarah Municipal Council has allocated the sum of $10,000 towards the establishment of such a program and requests that your Council commits the same amount to the program.
Could you please advise me as to when this request will be presented to Council so that I can arrange a follow up meeting in the near future."
No firm commitment to the Program has been made by either Rockdale or Sutherland Councils, however, both council's are expected to consider the matter at their next meeting.
The Divisional Manager - Business and Financial Services has provided the following comment in relation to this matter:
- "As no amount has been allocated in the current budget I suggest this be included as part of the next budget (1996/97)."
Accordingly, the following recommendation is submitted to Council for consideration.
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION NO: .12 CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES |
. Recommendation ST GEORGE AND SUTHERLAND SHIRE FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM (S/00001)
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT the question of Council contributing to the St George and Sutherland Shire Fire Prevention Program be considered in conjunction with the 1996/97 Program Budget and in the light of contributions, if any, to be made by Kogarah, Rockdale and Sutherland Councils.
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REPORT ITEM NO: . CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES |
03.13 LEGAL MATTERS INVOLVING COURT ACTION
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy) (See Item 03.03 - Divisional Manager's Report No.2 to Finance Committee)
- In accordance with the provisions of Section 10(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Committee resolve under the terms of Section 10(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 that for the reason that the matter relates to legal proceedings where Council's interests may be prejudiced by publicity, the press and the public be excluded from that part of the Finance Committee Meeting at which this matter is considered. That in accordance with the provisions of Section 11(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993, the reports and correspondence relating to this matter be withheld from the press and the public.
IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the matter be referred to the Council for consideration in Committee of the Whole.
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REPORT ITEM NO: . CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES |
03.14 QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE - ANSWERS PENDING (C/00072)
(Report by Administrative OFficer, Mr G McCarthy)
No. | Date | Asked by Councillor | Referred To | Subject | Present Position | Comment |
61 | 27/9/95 | Sansom | Div. Manager - Policy, Planning & Environment | Amendment of LEP to reinstate protection of Foreshore Scenic Protection Zone | Future Meeting | Matter Proceeding with Dept of Planning |
75 | 13/12/95 | Smith | Div. Manager - Policy, Planning & Environment | Council's Interim Residential Development Code and State Government's Proposed Housing Strategy | Future Meeting | |
6 | 31/1/96 | McDonald | Div. Manager - Community & Corporate Services | Australia Day Activities | Future Meeting | |
7 | 31/1/96 | Giegerl | Div. Manager - Engineering | Tree Roots - Damage to Drains | Future Meeting | |
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION NO: .14 CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES |
. Recommendation QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE - ANSWERS PENDING (C/00072)
(Report by Administrative OFficer, Mr G McCarthy)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT the report be received and noted.
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REPORT ITEM NO: . CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES |
03.15 STAFF ESTABLISHMENT & VARIATIONS THERETO AS AT 31ST JANUARY, 1996 (P/00081)
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
| DIVISION | MALES | FEMALES | STAFF TOTAL (Jan.96) | TOTAL (Dec.95) | ESTAB- LISH- MENT | VAR- IATION |
| Corporate Services | 8 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 22 | -1 |
| Business & Fin. Services | 11 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 22 | - 1 |
| Engineering | 16 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 21 | -1 |
| Development & Health | 14 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 25 | - 4 |
| Policy, Planning & Env. | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Libraries - Full-time Part-time Contract Book Binder Home-Library - Full-time Part-time | 7 - - - 1 | 20 3 1 1 - | 27 3 1 1 1 | 27 3 1 1 1 | 28 3 1 1 2 | -1 - 1 |
| Comm. Serv. Section - Full-time Part-time | - - | 14 9 | 14 9 | 14 9 | 14 9 | |
| Nursing Staff - Full-time Part-time | - - | 4 1 | 4 1 | 4 1 | 4 1 | |
| Civic Centre - Management & Operation | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Caretaking & Supervision Full-time Part-time | 1 2 | - - | 1 2 | 1 2 | 1 2 | |
| Cleaners Full-time Part-time | 4 - | - 5 | 4 5 | 4 5 | 4 6 | -1 |
| Works Depot - O'seers/Storekeeprs Carpenters/Painters Mechanics | 5 6 11 | - - - | 5 6 11 | 5 6 11 | 5 6 11 | |
| Public Works | 49 | - | 49 | 49 | 49 | |
| Survey Assts/Attendants | 3 | - | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Parks and Gardens Overseers Garden Staff | 2 60 | - 9 | 2 69 | 2 69 | 2 70 | - 1 |
| Street Sweep./Litterbins | 18 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 19 | |
| Conv. & Baby Health Centre Attendants | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Car Park Attendants | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | - 1 |
| Regulation Control Officers | 3 | - | 3 | 3 | 4 | - 1 |
| | | | | | |
| Total as at 31.1.1996 | 226 | 111 | 337 | 338 | 350 | - 13 |
| Total as at 31.1.1995 | 219 | 109 | 328 | 331 | 340 | - 12 |
- As will be recalled the Divisional Manager - Engineering has previously indicated that the Staff Establishment lists shown above in respect of the Outdoor Workers are broken into some broad categories and should not be taken as being precise with only the total number of Outdoor staff being a precise figure.
It has also been indicated previously that on a daily basis changes are made to a number of positions as a result of plant breakdowns, sick leave, annual leave, etc., with this being an ongoing process but with total Outdoor staff remaining constant.
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION NO: .15 CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES |
. Recommendation STAFF ESTABLISHMENT & VARIATIONS THERETO AS AT 31ST JANUARY, 1996 (P/00081)
(Report by Administrative Officer, Mr G McCarthy)
RECOMMENDATION
- THAT the report be received and noted.
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REPORT ITEM NO: . CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES |
03.16 PROPERTY MATTER - PENSHURST (O/007572)
(Refer Item 3.04 - Divisional Manager's No.2 Report to Finance Committee)
- In accordance with the provisions of Section 10(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Committee resolve under the terms of Section 10(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 that for the reason that the matter relates to property transactions where Council's interests may be prejudiced by publicity, the press and the public be excluded from that part of the Finance Committee Meeting at which this matter is considered. That in accordance with the provisions of Section 11(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993, the reports and correspondence relating to this matter be withheld from the press and the public.
IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the matter be referred to the Council for consideration in Committee of the Whole.
* * * * * *
Yours faithfully,
P J Jackson
Divisional Manager - Community
& Corporate Services
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REPORT ITEM NO: . Appendix for Corporate and Community Services |
.97 APPENDIX 'A' - STATEMENT OF HIRINGS FOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
HURSTVILLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
STATEMENT OF HIRINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1996
STATEMENT OF HIRINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1996
DATE | HALL | FUNCTION | HIRER |
| Monday 1 | CIVIC | Movies | Sitham |
| Thursday 4 | KANYANA | Meeting | A. V. Jennings |
| WANDARRAH | Meeting | Arnold Koenig |
| Friday 5 | MARANA | Wedding | Mary Siterovski |
| Saturday 6 | MARANA | Wedding | Theo Tsiro |
| Sunday 3 | MARANA | Concert | Capani Association |
| KANYANA | Meeting | Christian Fell. Centre |
| Saturday 13 | MARANA | Wedding | Theo Tsiro |
| CIVIC | Movies | Shakeel |
| Sunday 14 | MARANA | Concert | Capani Association |
| KANYANA | Meeting | Christian Fell. Centre |
| Monday 15 | CIVIC | Meeting | D. Easthope |
| Tuesday 16 | WANDARRAH | Meeting | UTAG |
| Wednesday 17 | CHAMBERS | Meeting | HCC |
| Thursday 18 | KANYANA | Meeting | A. V. Jennings |
| Friday 19 | CIVIC | Movies | Sitham |
| Saturday 20 | MARANA | Wedding | Pelopides |
| CIVIC | Meeting | Narlace |
| Sunday 21 | CIVIC | Movies | Sitham |
| KANYANA | Meeting | Christian Fell. Centre |
| Tuesday 23 | CIVIC | Meeting | MEI Globalnet |
| Wednesday 24 | WANDARRAH | Meeting | Seniors Week Planning |
| KANYANA | Auction | Raine and Horne |
| KANYANA | Training | Training Officer |
| Thursday 25 | CIVIC | Auction | L. J. Hooker Pty. Ltd., |
| WANDARRAH | Auction | Raine and Horne |
| WANDARRAH | Training | Training Officer |
| Friday 26 | AUSTRALIA DAY | | |
| MARANA | Celebrations | HCC |
| CIVIC | Auction | Ray White |
| CIVIC | Movies | Sitham |
| Saturday 27 | MARANA | Wedding | Cosmos Catering |
| CIVIC | Meeting | Hour of Power |
| Saturday 27 | CIVIC | Movies | S.A. Movies |
| KANYANA/WAND. | Party | Pacinelli |
| Sunday 28 | MARANA | Wedding | Srebe Lazarevski |
| KANYANA | Meeting | Christian Fell. Centre |
| Monday 29 | CIVIC | Meeting | D. Easthope |
| Tuesday 30 | KANYANA | Meeting | Inst. of Chartered Accs. |
| KANYANA | Worshop | Road Safety Strategy |
| Wednesday 31 | CHAMBERS | Meeting | HCC |
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REPORT ITEM NO: . Appendix for Corporate and Community Services |
.98 APPENDIX 'B' - CONCESSIONAL RENTALS
DETAILS OF CONCESSIONAL RENTAL
CIVIC CENTRE AND FACILITIES
1ST JANUARY, 1996 TO 31ST JANUARY, 1996
CIVIC CENTRE AND FACILITIES
1ST JANUARY, 1996 TO 31ST JANUARY, 1996
ORGANISATION | DATE OF BOOKING AND VENUE | NORMAL RENTAL | BASIS OF CHARGE APPROVED BY COUNCIL | APPROX RENTAL TO BE PAID | RENTAL FOREGONE |
| ST GEORGE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT | 23.1.96 KANYANA | 75.00 | NO CHARGE | 0.00 | 75.00 |
| OLD AGED PENSIONERS | 25.1.96 CIVIC THEATRE | 150.00 | NO CHARGE | 0.00 | 150.00 |
| TOTAL | | $225.00 | | $0.00 | $225.00 |
| HURSTVILLE CITY COUNCIL REPORT ITEM NO: . Appendix for Corporate and Community Services |
.99 APPENDIX 'C'' - REMINDERS
| Wednesday | 14th Feb | 7.00 pm | Policy Review, Forward Planning & Staff Committee Meeting |
| Thursday | 15th Feb | 6.00 pm | Meeting of SSROC Committees - * Planning & Environment; * Admin & Economic Development; * Transportation Policy; at Bankstown City Council |
| Monday | 19th Feb | 7.30 pm | Georges River Community Service Meeting |
| Tuesday | 20th Feb | 3.45 pm | St George Community Services Inc Meeting |
| Tuesday | 20th Feb | 6.00 pm | Reception for Lions District Governor - Members' Suite |
| Tuesday | 20th Feb | 7.30 pm | Peakhurst West Swimming Pool Co-op Committee Meeting |
| Wednesday | 21st Feb | 8.00 pm | Ordinary Meeting of Council (Committees 7.00 pm) |
| Tuesday | 27th Feb | 7.30 pm | Hurstville Light Opera Company Meeting |
| Wednesday | 28th Feb | | Third Rates Instalment Due Date [Cashier open until 7 pm] |
| Wednesday | 28th Feb | 7.00 pm | Community Services Committee Meeting |
| Wednesday | 28th Feb | 8.00 pm | Meeting with Hurstville Bakery Museum Committee Representatives re Management Plan, etc. - Council Chambers Foyer |
| Monday | 4th March | 3.00 pm | Hurstville Community Committee - AGM - Council Chambers Foyer |
| Tuesday | 5th March | 10.00 am | Traffic Advisory Committee Meeting |
| Wednesday | 6th March | 6.30 pm | Special Meetng to interview tenderers for provision of Legal Services to Council (7 to be interviewed) |
| Thursday | 7th March | 6.00 pm | SSROC Meeting - Bankstown City Council |
| Friday | 8th March | | UNION PICNIC DAY HOLIDAY Office closed. Library open 9.30 am to 9.00 pm. |
| Monday | 11th March | 7.30 pm | Pole Depot Neighbourhood Centre Management Committee Meeting |
| Tuesday | 12th March | 4.30 pm | Hurstville Senior Citizens' Management Committee Meeting |
| Wednesday | 13th March | 8.00 pm | Ordinary Meeting of Council (Committees 7.00 pm) |
| Monday | 18th March | 7.30 pm | Georges River Community Service Meeting |
| Tuesday | 19th Feb | 3.45 pm | St George Community Services Inc Meeting |
| Tuesday | 19th March | 7.30 pm | Peakhurst West Swimming Pool Co-op Committee Meeting |
| Wednesday | 20th March | 7.00 pm | Policy Review, Forward Planning & Staff Committee Meeting |
| Sunday | 24th March | 11.00 am to 4 pm | 'Jazz in the Park' - Evatt Park |
| Tuesday | 26th March | 7.30 pm | Hurstville Light Opera Company Meeting |
| Wednesday | 27th March | 8.00 pm | Ordinary Meeting of Council (Committees 7.00 pm) |
| Sunday | 31st March | | DAY LIGHT SAVING ENDS |
| Monday to Friday | 1st April 12th April | | SCHOOL HOLIDAYS |
| Thursday | 4th April | 10.00 am | Traffic Advisory Committee Meeting |
| Friday | 5th April | | GOOD FRIDAY |
| Saturday | 6th April | | EASTER SATURDAY |
| Sunday | 7th April | | EASTER SUNDAY |
| Monday | 8th April | | EASTER MONDAY |