Minutes of Annual Electors Meeting

OUR VISION

"A thriving and friendly community that recognises our history and embraces cultural diversity and economic opportunity, whilst nurturing our unique natural and built environment."

OUR MISSION

“To deliver affordable and quality Local Government services.”

CORE VALUES OF THE SHIRE

The core values that underpin the achievement of the

mission will be based on a strong customer service

focus and a positive attitude:

Communication

Integrity

Respect

Innovation

Transparency

Courtesy

DISCLAIMER

The purpose of Council Meetings is to discuss, and where possible, make resolutions about items appearing on the agenda. Whilst Council has the power to resolve such items and may in fact, appear to have done so at the meeting, no person should rely on or act on the basis of such decision or on any advice or information provided by a Member or Officer, or on the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the meeting.

Persons should be aware that the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 (Section 5.25 (e)) establish procedures for revocation or rescission of a Council decision. No person should rely on the decisions made by Council until formal advice of the Council decision is received by that person. The Shire of Broome expressly disclaims liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on or acting on the basis of any resolution of Council, or any advice or information provided by a Member or Officer, or the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the Council meeting.

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1. Official Opening

The Chairperson welcomed Councillors, Officers and electors and declared the meeting open at 4.04pm. The Acting Chief Executive Officer outlined the process for the Annual Electors Meeting.

2. Attendance And Apologies

Attendance: Cr R Johnston Shire President

Cr H Tracey Deputy Shire President

Cr M Fairborn

Cr E Foy

Cr W Fryer

Cr D Male

Cr P Matsumoto

Cr C Mitchell

Cr B Rudeforth

Leave of Absence: Nil

Apologies: Nil

Officers: Mr S Mastrolembo Acting Chief Executive Officer

Mr C Zepnick Acting Director Community Development

Mr J Watt Director Corporate Services

Ms A Nugent Director Development Services

Mr S Harding Director Infrastructure

Mr S Penn Media and Promotions Officer

Ms M Wevers Senior Administration & Governance Officer

Public Gallery: Ty Matson Shire of Broome

Denis Ryan Broome Futures

George Morris Buru Energy

Martin Huber

Jenny Bloom

AE Proctor Broome Properties

Bruce Rudeforth

Brian Philp

Nigel Carrick

Rob Houston

Peter Taylor

3. Shire President’s Report

As contained on Page 4 of the Shire of Broome Annual Report 2015/2016.

Council Resolution:

Moved: Cr H Tracey Seconded: Mr P Taylor

That the 2015/2016 Shire President’s Report be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Annual Report

The Annual Report is available on the Shire of Broome website at the following link: Annual Report 2015/2016

Supplementary Information

A copy of the previous Annual Electors Meeting Minutes held on 8 December 2015, are available on the Shire of Broome website at the following link: Minutes - Annual Electors Meeting 8 December 2015

The Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 17 December 2015, where Council dealt with the Minutes of the Annual Electors Meeting held 8 December 2015, are available at the following link: Minutes - Ordinary Meeting of Council 17 December 2015

Council Resolution:

Moved: Cr H Tracey Seconded: Cr D Male

That the Shire of Broome Annual Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. general business

The Chairman read aloud a question received prior to the commencement of the meeting from Martin Huber:

Does the Shire recognise that it is economincally prudent to have a socially inclusive community that is not disaffected by the discrimination displayed by the local government? How will the Shire address these injustices in real on the ground outcomes?

Martin Huber provided further information:

There are problems within our community and levels of discrimination which are fairly obvious in town. In regards to the cyclone pick up, all people have the right to feel safe, secure and included. I remember a time when reconciliation principles were around. When it comes to cyclone pickup whether it’s your neighbour’s property or 1km away, it’s all dangerous and we have a right that the whole community gets treated equally so that we don’t discriminate against one group of people whether it’s socio economic, background or wealth. The residents have a right to be treated equally whether that be elections, rates, attendance at meetings, or questions to Council. This leads to economic and social and environmental problems and I believe the Shire needs to recognise that it’s actually economically prudent to deal with those issues before they become a problem. I’d like to see a more cohesive community and I don’t believe the Shire contributes to this. I have examples but I do not believe they are appropriate to read out. Are we one community or a set of ratepayers? I would like to see that question addressed.

Answer provided by the Chairman:

The Shire of Broome is acting cohesively and we’re not discrimanatory at all. The Shire has had a lot of discussion about the cyclone pickup service and also spoken to the Aboriginal Lands Trust. Hopefully it will be rectified next year. I do not believe the responsibility should be on local people who are paying rates, to pay for a cyclone cleanup for those people who are not paying rates.

6. Meeting Closure

There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 4.17pm.