OUTCOMES OF THE MAY STANDING COMMITTEES
Councillors met at 5.30pm on 11 May for the Dubbo Regional Council Standing Committees meetings.
INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
BUILDING SUMMARY - APRIL 2023:
Councillors noted the report of the Director Development and Environment which showed an overview and the type of development approvals for the Dubbo LGA. The total number of dwellings approved in the year to date stands at 359. Both the total volume and total value of DAs determined in the year to date exceed the values of the corresponding period in 2022.
BUS SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS IN DUBBO - 16 CITIES PROGRAM
Councillors recommended approval be granted for the implementation of the Transport for NSW 16 Regional Cities Bus Services Improvement Program to 70 locations in Dubbo.
This is in accordance with proposed new and modified bus zone locations which could incorporate modification and formalisation to existing Bus Zones and Bus Stops (J-Pole signs); New Bus Zones and Bus Stops; Time restricted bus zones changed to full time zones (24/7); New and expanded bus routes; Bus Services on Sundays; Increased bus services to selected bus routes; New J-pole signs and additional bus shelters throughout the City; Removal of time restricted and unrestricted car parking spaces to achieve bus access to kerbside; Relocation of an existing accessible parking space; Conversion of some existing No Parking Zones and Modifications to on street line marking at selected locations.
CONFIDENTIAL: QUOTATION FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ONE 32,000KG – 45,000KG LANDFILL COMPACTOR
A quote from GCM Enviro will supply one Tana H320 landfill compactor fitted with Carlson GPS Compaction System for the price of $920,650 (exclusive of GST).
Plant number 719, a Tana E260 landfill compactor will be traded in to GCM Enviro for $120,000 (exclusive of GST) for a changeover of $800,650 (exclusive of GST).
All documentation in relation to this matter will remain confidential to Council.
CONFIDENTIAL: PROCUREMENT FOR DESIGN OF RIVER STREET WEST/NEWELL HIGHWAY INTERSECTION
Councillors recommended the contract for the River Street West Stage 1 – Design of Intersection with Future Newell Highway be awarded to Jacobs Group (Australia) Pty Ltd in accordance with Local Government Act 1993 Section 55(3) in the amount of $391,325.00 (including GST).
Council delegated the CEO to approve the extension options for this contract if required and to approve contract variations for the contract subject to budget limitations.
All documentation in relation to this matter will remain confidential to Council.
CULTURE AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
Councillors noted the reports of the following committees:
- Villages Committee meeting held on 15 February 2023
- Sister City Committee meeting held on 18 April 2023
- Public Spaces Tree Committee meeting held on 3 May 2023
REPORT OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councillors noted the report of the Social Justice Advisory Committee meeting held on 18 April 2023.
Clr Wells spoke about the works being done around a crime prevention strategy in Dubbo and Wellington and the call for support from key stakeholders.
REPORT OF THE RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN WORKING GROUP
Councillors noted the report of the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group meeting held on 26 April 2023.
Clr Burns noted the committee was still waiting for a response from Reconciliation Australia.
REPORT OF THE YOUTH COUNCIL
Councillors noted the report of the Youth Council meeting held on 2 May 2023. It was noted in the report, due to absences, a Quorum was not met for the Youth Council meeting and therefore the meeting was unable to proceed.
Clr Wells said a call had been put back out for more expressions of interest, and it was unfortunate some were able to attend. Some would ‘age-out’ before the end of the term and they needed more people to take their place to provide a voice for the community.
NSW TOUCH JUNIOR STATE CUP - EVENT REPORT
Councillors noted the tender submission for NSW Touch Junior State Cup (2024-2026).
They noted the $85,000 cost of the event also included in-kind assistance and staff assistance and councillors called for a further report on the breakdown of the costs.
EVENT ATTRACTION - BOWLS NSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Councillors recommended Council provide financial assistance to the amount of $25,000 each year in 2024, 2026 and 2028 to host the State Championships as per the request from Bowls NSW.
RIVER REPAIR BUS - OZFISH FUNDING REVIEW
It was noted no funding has been provided to the River Repair Bus in 2022/2023 Financial Year or in the Draft 2023/2024 Budget that is currently on display.
MACQUARIE REGIONAL LIBRARY PERFORMANCE REPORT JANUARY TO MARCH 2023
The Macquarie Regional Library Quarterly Performance Report for January to March 2023 was noted.
It was noted the number of activities the Library undertakes including courses and other events.
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
MONTHLY REPORTING SNAPSHOT FOR COUNCILLORS
Councillors noted the report of the CEO and recommended the report continue to be produced monthly until the end of the current Council term.
Upon election of a new Council in September 2024, a review of the Monthly Report for Councillors will be undertaken in consideration of the new Councillor’s priorities.
INVESTMENT UNDER SECTION 625 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT - APRIL 2023
Councillors noted the information contained within the Investment is under Section 625 of the Local Government Act Report.
Last Edited: 17 Jul 2023