| Motion No. |
Item No |
Subject |
Motion |
| C.4944 |
9.1 |
Application for Leave of Absence - Cr Des Hughes |
That Council grant Cr D A Hughes leave of absence from 11 March 2024 to 15 March 2024 (inclusive). |
| C.4945 |
10.1 |
Confirmation of Minutes from the Ordinary Council Meeting held 24 January 2024 |
That the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on Wednesday, 24 January 2024 be confirmed as a true and correct record of that meeting. |
| C.4946 |
10.2 |
Minutes from the Annual Electors General Meeting held 24 January 2024 |
That Council receive the minutes from the Annual Electors General meeting held on Wednesday, 24 January 2024. |
| C.4947 |
10.3 |
Notes from the Council Forum Meeting held 14 February 2024 |
That Council receive the notes from the Council Forum meeting held on Wednesday, 14 February 2024. |
| C.4948 |
13.1.1 |
Wundowie Progress Association - Review of Lease: Wundowie Hall (47 Boronia Avenue, Wundowie) |
That Council, with reference to the Wundowie Progress Association lease for the management of the Wundowie Hall, authorises the Chief Executive Officer to extend the current lease to 30 June 2024. |
| C.4949 |
13.3.1 |
Proposed Outbuilding - 91 Gillett Road, Northam |
That Council APPROVES the development application (ref: P23093) for the construction of an outbuilding at Lot 58 (No. 91) Gillett Road, Northam, subject to the following conditions:
1. The development hereby approved must substantially commence within two (2) years from the date of determination.
2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details of the application as approved and any approved plans with the following modifications:
a. Outbuilding to be setback 6m from side boundary.
3. Works may only commence following written approval of these plans from the local government.
4. Outbuildings shall not be used for habitable, commercial or industrial purposes without subsequent approvals from the local government.
5. Prior to the commencement of any works, details of the management of stormwater as a result of earthworks and/ or retaining walls shall be submitted to the local government for approval.
6. Prior to use, the outbuilding shall be connected to a rainwater tank a minimum of 2,000 litres for the management of stormwater. Any overflow from the rainwater tank shall be managed on-site so that there is no discharge onto the adjoining properties to the satisfaction of the local government. |
| C.4950 (A) |
13.3.2 |
Proposed Gymnasium, Child Care Centre & Group Dwellings - 380 Fitzgerald Street West, Northam |
That Council APPROVES the application (ref: P24007) for development approval for the construction of a gymnasium, childcare centre and grouped dwellings at Lot 800 (No. 380) Fitzgerald Street West, Northam, subject to the following conditions:
1. The development hereby permitted shall substantially commence within two (2) years from the date of determination.
2. All development must be carried out in accordance with the approved plans [and drawings] as listed below:
a. NJ046-0001 – Cover Page – SK006
b. NJ046-0002 – Artist Impression – SK006
c. NJ046-0003 – Artist Impression – SK006
d. NJ046-1000 – Existing Site Survey – SK006
e. NJ046-1001 – Site & Ground Floor Plan – SK006
f. NJ046-1002 – Floor Plans – Residential – SK006
g. NJ046-2001 – Elevations – SK006
h. NJ046-2002 – Elevations – Residential – SK006
i. NJ046-3001 – Perspectives – SK006.
3. In the event of an inconsistency between the approved plans and a requirement of the conditions set out below, the requirement of the conditions shall prevail.
4. This approval supersedes the previous development approvals (ref: DA P22109 and P23033) relating to the construction of the gymnasium and grouped dwellings.
5. Prior to occupation or use of the development, vehicle crossovers shall be constructed to the specification and satisfaction of the local government.
6. The advertising signage must be completed in accordance with the details of the application as approved and any approved plans.
7. Prior to the commencement of any works, the applicant is to submit, and have approved by the Shire of Northam, a Traffic Impact Statement prepared by a suitably qualified person, including likely daily and peak traffic volumes generated by the development, and if necessary, recommendations to manage any identified issues.
8. Prior to the commencement of any works, the applicant is to submit, and have approved to the satisfaction of the local government, a detailed parking plan design which complies with the Australian Standard AS/NZS 2890 and AS/NZS 1428, including points of ingress and egress, circulations areas and end of trip facilities.
9. Prior to occupation or use of the development, the car parking bays (ACROD bays), loading areas, vehicle access and circulation areas shown on the approved plans, shall be constructed, drained and line marked and thereafter maintained to the satisfaction of the local government.
10. Prior to occupation or use of the development, a Parking Management Plan must be submitted to, and approved by the local government.
11. Prior to the commencement of any works, a Construction Management Plan shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person and submitted to the local government for approval. This plan is to detail how construction will be managed to minimise disruption in the area and shall include:
a. Construction times;
b. Arrangements for the delivery of materials and equipment to the site, including delivery times;
c. Storage of materials and equipment on site;
d. Parking arrangements for contractors and sub-contractors;
e. Any impacts on traffic movement;
f. Protection of existing trees over 0.3 DBH on the site and verge;
g. Construction waste disposal strategy and location of waste disposal bins;
h. Mitigation of wind and/or water borne erosion and sedimentation during and after the works; and
i. Any other matters likely to impact on the surrounding properties. |
| C.4950 (B) |
13.3.2 |
Proposed Gymnasium, Child Care Centre & Group Dwellings - 380 Fitzgerald Street West, Northam |
12. The approved Construction Management Plan shall be implemented for the duration of works to the satisfaction of the local government.
13. Prior to the commencement of any works, detailed drainage plans, including calculations, shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person. Works may only commence following written approval of these plans from the local government.
14. Prior to occupation or use of the development, the approved stormwater management measures shall be implemented and thereafter maintained to the satisfaction of the local government.
15. The minimum habitable finished floor level shall be 150.80m AHD.
16. Prior to occupation or use of the development, the landscaping and reticulation shall be completed in accordance with the approved Landscaping Plan and maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the local government.
17. All landscaped areas, irrigation and screening vegetation shall be maintained on an ongoing basis to the satisfaction of the local government.
18. Prior to the occupation of the grouped dwellings, the outdoor living area, store, trees and vehicle parking bay(s) must be provided/ constructed on the land in accordance with the approved plans.
19. Prior to practical completion of the development, the external surface of the boundary wall(s) shall be finished to a professional standard (provided access is granted by the adjoining landowner(s)), and thereafter be maintained by the landowner(s) for the life of the development to the satisfaction of the local government.
20. Existing trees located within the verge must be retained except where otherwise approved for removal by the local government.
21. All piped, ducted and wired services, air conditioners, hot water systems, water storage tanks, service meters and bin storage areas shall be located to minimise any visual and noise impact on the occupants of nearby properties and screened from view from the street to the satisfaction of the local government.
22. All waste and recycling materials must be contained within bins, which are stored in an internal enclosure within the building(s), or within an external enclosure located and constructed to the satisfaction of the local government. |
| C.4951 |
13.3.3 |
Proposed Medical Centre - 122 Fitzgerald Street East, Northam |
That Council APPROVES Development Application (ref: P23119) for a Medical Centre at Lot 5 (No. 122) Fitzgerald Street, Northam, subject to the following conditions:
1. The development hereby permitted shall substantially commence within two (2) years from the date of determination.
2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the stamped approved plans.
3. The use of the premises is to be Medical Centre as defined in the Shire of Northam’s Local Planning Scheme No. 6 as follows:
“premises, other than a hospital, used by one or more health consultant(s) for the investigation or treatment of human injuries or ailments and for general outpatient care (including preventative care, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, and counselling).
4. The advertising signage must be completed in accordance with the details of the application as approved and any approved plans.
5. A minimum of 4 on-site tandem car parking bays and suitable vehicle access and circulation areas must be provided prior to occupation or use of the development in accordance with AS2890.1, AS2890.6 and AS1428 and thereafter maintained to the satisfaction of the local government.
6. The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with the provision of an ACROD parking bay on Fitzgerald Street and such payment shall be made to the local government prior to the commencement of use or occupation of the development.
7. The use of the on-street parking, including the ACROD bay in Fitzgerald Street is for public use and subject to Shire of Northam parking provisions.
8. The stormwater shall be managed on-site in a manner so that there is no discharge onto the adjoining properties to the satisfaction of the local government.
9. Prior to the commencement of any works, a Construction Management Plan shall be prepared by a suitably qualified person and submitted to the local government for approval. This plan is to detail how construction will be managed to minimise disruption in the area and shall include:
a. Construction times;
b. Arrangements for the delivery of materials and equipment to the site, including delivery times;
c. Storage of materials and equipment on site;
d. Parking arrangements for contractors and sub-contractors;
e. Any impacts on traffic movement;
f. Protection of existing trees over 0.3 DBH on the site and verge;
g. Construction waste disposal strategy and location of waste disposal bins;
h. Mitigation of wind and/or water borne erosion and sedimentation during and after the works; and
i. Any other matters likely to impact on the surrounding properties;
10. The Construction Management Plan must be accompanied by a traffic management plan approved by Shire of Northam. Works may only commence following the written approval of this plan from the local government. |
| C.4952 |
13.4.1 |
Accounts & Statement of Accounts - January 2024 |
That Council RECEIVES the payments for the period 1 January to 31 January 2024, as listed:
- Municipal Fund payment cheque numbers 35622 to 35623 Total $31,374.58.
- Municipal Fund EFT49600 to EFT49817 Total $1,523,645.99.
- Direct Debits Total $102,574.96.
- Payroll Total $526,785.60.
TOTAL: $2,184,381.13
which have been made in accordance with the delegated authority reference number (M/F/F/Regs LGA 1995 S5.42). |
| C.4953 |
13.4.2 |
Financial Report for the period ending 31 January 2024 |
That Council RECEIVES the Financial Statements, prepared in accordance with the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations, for the period ending 31 January 2024. |
| C.4954 |
13.4.2 |
Financial Report for the period ending 31 January 2024 |
That Council, by ABSOLUTE MAJORITY ADOPTS the proposed change to the 2023/24 Schedule of Fees and Charges to exclude GST on fees and charges for septage waste disposal. |
| C.4955 |
13.4.3 |
Transactional Banking & Merchant Services |
That Council, by ABSOLUTE MAJORITY, APPROVES transitioning to the Commonwealth Bank Australia under the Transactional Banking and Merchant Services Cooperative Procurement Agreement (TREAS21009). |