AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 116 · ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND AND MS JAREE DIMITRIOU, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY HUBS AND PARTERSHIPS 2107 10.46am - PRESENTATION BY JANN CRASE, CEO

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AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 116

MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2016 AT 10AM

Mareeba & Memorial Bowls Club, 41B Anzac Avenue, Mareeba

1. Chair’s opening remarks

2. Welcome to Country

3. Apologies

4. Presentations

10.00am Ms Carole Sweatman (CEO Terrain NRM) - Wet Tropics Partnership Proposal

10.20am Ms Sandra Burke (FN District Director) and Mr Sanjay Ram (Regional Director) TMR

5. Minutes

Unconfirmed Minutes of Meeting held on 14 December 2015

Pages 1- 7

6. Business arising out of Minutes

Minute 2110 – Response to Taste Paradise regarding request for financial support

Minutes 2112 & 2088 – Finalisation of FNQROC Executive Officer contract

Minute 2116 – Wet Tropic Healthy Waterway Partnership Proposal

Minute 2118 - Response to Torres Shire Council

Minute 2120 – Discussions with Ms Sandra Burke, District Director from FN DTMR regarding ATSI funds

7. Discussion Topics

Discussion Topic No. 14 – Co-location with Advance Cairns, RDA and Cairns Chamber of Commerce

Pages 8 - 9

Discussion Topic No. 15 – FNQROC Letters of Support

Page 10

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8. FNQROC Reports and MOUs

B 61 – FNQROC Operational Plan and Budget 2016/0217

Pages 11- 20

9. Correspondence

Inward and Outward Correspondence from 4 December 2015 to 20 January 2016

Pages 21- 24

Ref: 4522 Advance Cairns – 30 November 2015

Pages 25 - 32

Ref: 4541Hon Warren Truss MP – 21 December 2015

Pages 33 - 34

Ref: 4540 Hon Dr Steven Miles MP – 24 December 2015

Page 35 - 36

10. Financial Statements

Profit and Loss Statement – current financial year to 20 January 2016

Pages 37 - 39

Balance Sheet – current financial year to 20 January 2016

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Transaction List Part A (bank accounts) – 4 December 2015 to 20 January 2016

Page 41

Transaction List Part B (credit card transactions) – 4 December 2015 to 20 January 2016

Page 42

11. Minutes of Meetings

Meetings attended by Darlene Irvine 4 December 2015 to 20 January 2016

Page 43

FNQROC Planners Group – 27 November 2015 Annex. pages 1- 8

FNQROC Local Government Economic Development Group – 11 December 2015

Annex. pages 9 -17

FNQROC Regional Procurement Committee – 26 November 2015

Conf. Annex. Pages 1- 10

FNQROC 2015/15 Bitumen Reseal Asphalt Overlay – 17 December 2015

Conf. Annex. pages 11- 17

12. Board’s Strategic Directions (standing item)

Board members are invited to discuss the Board’s regional strategic priorities if required.

Page 44 - 45

13. Councils’ Strategic Priorities (standing item)

Each Council is invited to discuss their Council’s regional strategic priorities if required.

14. LGAQ Policy Executive Update (standing item)

To be tabled

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15. General Business

Proposed annual Leave for Executive Officer – 14 March 2016 – 8 April 2016 (Pending discussion on the appropriateness given elections)

16. Next Meeting Date The next meeting is to be held at Cairns Regional Council on Monday 18 April 2016 at 10am.

1 FNQROC Board Meeting No. 115, Monday 14 December 2015

MINUTES of the 115th Board Meeting of the

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND REGIONAL ORGANISATION OF COUNCILS

MONDAY 14 DECEMBER 2015 Cairns Regional Council, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns

PRESENT: Cr Bill Shannon, Mayor (Chair) Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mr Terry Brennan, CEO Cassowary Coast Regional Council Cr Rosa Lee Long, Mayor Tablelands Regional Council Cr Peter Scott, Mayor (Deputy Chair) Cook Shire Council Cr Bob Manning, Mayor Cairns Regional Council Mr Peter Tabulo, CEO Cairns Regional Council Cr Clifford Harrigan, Mayor Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council Mr Alan Neilan, CEO Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council Cr Julia Leu, Mayor Douglas Shire Council Ms Linda Cardew, CEO Douglas Shire Council Ms Joanne Jacobson, CEO Croydon Shire Council Ms Janelle Menzies Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Ms Darlene Irvine FNQROC Ms Teresa Schmidt FNQROC Mr Steven Cosatto FNQROC Ms Amanda Hancock FNQROC Mr Travis Sydes FNQROC OBSERVERS: Ms Jennifer Howard Assistant Minister for Local Government Mr Joshua O’Keefe LGAQ Mr Steve Johnston Department of Infrastructure, Local

Government and Planning Jo Stephenson Department of Infrastructure, Local

Government and Planning APOLOGIES: Cr Tom Gilmore, Mayor Mareeba Shire Council Mr Peter Franks, CEO Mareeba Shire Council Tim Cronin, CEO Cook Shire Council Cr Trevor Pickering, Mayor Croydon Shire Council Cr Errol Neal, Mayor Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Mr Ian Church, CEO Tablelands Regional Council

The meeting commenced at 10.08am. Chair, Cr Bill Shannon, Mayor of Cassowary Coast Regional Council, welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked Cairns Regional Council for hosting the meeting. Cr Shannon introduced and welcomed visitors to the meeting, Ms Jennifer Howard, Assistant Minister for Local Government, Mr Kelsey Ormsby, Regional Director, Department of State Development and Mr Joshua O’Keefe, LGAQ, Team Leader Intergovernmental Relations. Cr Shannon then invited each attendee to introduce themselves and provide a short (1min max) background Cr Shannon acknowledged the traditional owners, past and present, on whose land we met.

2104 CHAIR’S WELCOME & ACKOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS

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Cr Bob Manning arrived at 10.15am.

As noted above. Cr Bill Shannon noted deferment of presentation by Ms Helen Tait , Project Officer, Cairns & Hinterland Hospital & Health Service and Mr Brad McCulluck, Executive Director for Information, Strategy and Planning.

A powerpoint presentation was provided and a copy will be distributed with the minutes. A Community Hubs and Partnerships fact sheet later provided by Ms Dimitriou will be distributed with the minutes. Mr Sly and Ms Dimitriou thanked FNQROC for the opportunity to do the presentation. A general discussion was held and a number of questions were asked. Mr Sly offered for any Local Government to contact him directly should they wish to discuss Local Government projects. Contact details for Mr Sly will be distributed with the minutes.

Ms Jann Crase thanked FNQROC for the opportunity to present. A brief on National Stronger Regions Fund will be distributed with the minutes. Ms Crase spoke about the review of the regional roadmap and offered congratulations to the Local Governments recently successful in the National Stronger Region Funds (NSRF) and the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Ms Crase raised the following:

The National Water Infrastructure Development Fund EOI’s close 14 January 2016. Northern Australia Roads Programme, roundtable to be held in Townsville 17 December

2015. Jann offered to take Local Government priorities to the meeting. (post note: update sent to members; this roundtable relates to opportunities for private investment and is linked to the discussion paper released December 2015)

Mobile Blackspot funding closing date for round 2 nominations is 31 December 2015. National Stronger Regions Fund – round 3 opening 15 January 2016 and closes 15 March

2016. There has been a change in the guidelines for this round. Cr Bill Shannon spoke about the regional roadmap of RDA FNQ&TS and cooperative relationship between RDA, Advance Cairns and FNQROC. This relationship is important to ensure that all voices for the north are on the same page. Ms Crase offered in invitation to any of the Local Governments to contact her if required.

2105 APOLOGIES

2106 10.25am - PRESENTATION BY MR ANDREW SLY, PROJECT MANAGER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND AND MS JAREE DIMITRIOU, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY HUBS AND PARTERSHIPS

2107 10.46am - PRESENTATION BY JANN CRASE, CEO RDA FNQ&TS

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Mr Alan Neilan asked Ms Crase about the Cape York regional package and timing of funding. He was concerned that contributing funding from NDRRA and DTMR expires 30 June 2016 and the opportunity would be lost if announcements from the $51m package were not announced soon. Ms Crase advised she would follow up.

Mr Scott Buchanan thanked FNQROC for the opportunity to do the presentation. A communique was distributed at the meeting and a copy will be distributed with the minutes Mr Buchanan advised that the WTMA has a Board and had their first meeting in three years on 8 December 2015. There is still one vacancy on the Board. Key items from that meeting

- Engagement with Rainforest Aboriginal people - Wet Tropics Management Plan review to be commenced in the next 12 months. - Yellow crazy ants – work to ensure funding for eradication programs. Mr Buchanan also

thanked FNQROC and Travis Sydes for the work they had contributed particularly through the taskforce. He also thanked Cairns Regional Council for hosting the associated ‘green army’.

Ms Jennifer Howard queried work with other groups and follow up discussions with the Deputy Premier and the Treasurer regarding funding resources for Yellow Crazy Ants.

Ms Crase, Mr Sly, Ms Dimitriou, Mr Ormsby, Mr Camden and Mr Buchanan left the meeting at

11.07am

MOVED: Cr Bob Manning SECOND: Cr Rosa Lee Long “That the minutes of the 114th FNQROC Board Meeting held on 12 October 2015, be confirmed.”

CARRIED BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES

Ms Irvine provided a briefing:

Previous funding obtained ($600,000 since 2009) by the group for branding and marketing. This funding did not include an administration component which appears to be needed.

The group is seeking funding for updating their facebook, twitter accounts and web site. Membership numbers currently appear to be approx. 55. Discussion was held at the Local Government Economic Development Group meeting

held on 11 December 2015. At that meeting it was suggested that James Cook University could potentially assist with website and social development tools through student projects.

Investigations of other regional food networks intra and interstate identify that they are supported by both Local and State Government.

While branding is widely supported it has not previously been the focus of TTNQ.

2108 10.59am - PRESENTATION BY SCOTT BUCHANAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WET TROPICS MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

2109 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

2110 MINUTE 2063/2093 – HOW CAN TASTE PARADISE BE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED

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Taste Paradise appears to have statewide support for the work they have done and mention was made of the North Queensland Economic Summit and G20.

A general discussion was held about the support FNQROC could provide. FNQROC was not prepared to support funding for website and social media updates as this does not encourage progression – it is a static change to this point in time. FNQROC is supportive of the concept and businesses working together to further branding and exporting their niche products. RESOLVED: “That FNQROC:

a. will not be providing financial support, but can provide administrative support with funding applications and

b. facilitate discussions with JCU with regard to assistance with website and social media development and perhaps an action plan going forward, and

c. advise that the group could request funding support from individual Council’s through grants and subsidy programs.”

Refer minute no. 2116

RESOLVED: “That Cr Bill Shannon discuss with Mr Tabulo progression and finalising a contract for the Executive Officer”.

Ms Irvine advised that Advance Cairns had agreed to $50,000 membership. No invoice has been received to date.

A report was provided and a copy will be distributed with the minutes.

Refer minute no. 2110.

Mr Sydes discussed the report.

Ms Stevenson, Mr Camden and Mr Buchanan left at 11.18pm

Cr Manning left at 11.20pm

2111 MINUTE 2087 – RECOMMENDATIONS ON REEF ISSUES

2112 MINUTE 2088 – FINALISATION OF FNQROC EXECUTIVE OFFICER CONTRACT

2113 MINUTE 2091 – FNQROC MEMBERSHIP FOR ADVANCE CAIRNS

2114 MINUTE 2098 – OUTCOMES OF WORKSHIP ACTIVITIES HELD AT THE

TOWNSVILLE SUMMIT

2215 DISCUSSION TOPIC NO. 13 – TASTE OF PARADISE

2116 FNQROC REPORT B59 – WET TROPIC HEALTH WATERWAY PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

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A general discussion of options was held: In principle FNQROC is supportive however due to the speed of this moving we still had some questions and clarifications before any decision and commitment could be made:

July 2016 onwards, what is the State involvement and commitment? What happens once the report is done? How much has been committed by the other stakeholders at the meeting? Exactly how

much is being sought from Councils/FNQROC? What is the ongoing commitment required of Councils/FNQROC?

It was acknowledge there is a lot of information within the region which had not been aggregated and should be.

Cr Harrigan left at 11.30am

Cr Manning returned at 11.35am

Ms Cardew left at 11.37am

Mr Johnson returned at 11.40am

Ms Cardew returned at 11.40am RESOLVED “FNQROC supports in principle the Wet Tropic Healthy Waterway Partnership proposal and request a presentation at the next FNQROC board meeting in February to consider options further with additional information.

Ms Irvine discussed report. MOVED: Cr Rosa Lee Long SECOND: Cr Bill Shannon “That FNQROC endorse the final TNQ Regional Mountain Bike Strategy”

CARRIED

Inward and Outward correspondence was noted. A general discussion was held regarding correspondence from Torres Shire Council requesting to become members of FNQROC. RESOLVED “That FNQROC considered that full membership to the FNQROC is not appropriate as it would have an impact on current resources which are at capacity and to advise Torres Shire Council that FNQROC will continue to support Torres Shire Council by offering to share developed resources, attendance at technical and Board meetings and advice at no cost”.

2117 FNQROC REPORT B60 – REGIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE STRATEGY

2118 INWARD AND OUTWARD CORRESPONDENCE

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MOVED: Cr Rosa Lee Long SECOND: Cr Peter Scott “That the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet for the current financial year to date be accepted.”

CARRIED The bank account and credit card transaction lists were received and noted.

Noted. Mr Neilan raised a request made in June to understand where ATSI funds were spent in the prior year he had not had a response as yet. ACTION: Ms Irvine to discuss with Ms Sandra Burke, District Director from FN DTMR.

Noted.

No issues were brought up by member Councils.

Received and noted. Mr O’Keefe discussed the following two matters:

A discussion was held regarding the high turnover of CEO’s

Recent claims raised by Mr Rod Pyne MP in parliament

Ms Cardew returned at 12.04pm

Cr Manning left at 12.08pm

LGAQ dissatisfied with the proposed date of referendum to be held on the date of the March Local Government elections.

Cr Manning returned at 12.15pm

GENERAL BUSINESS

Cr Scott gave an update on the ALGA conference.

2119 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2120 MINUTES OF TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

2121 BOARD’S STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

2122 COUNCILS’ REGIONAL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

2123 LGAQ POLICY EXECUTIVE REPORT

2124 ALGA NATIONAL ROADS AND TRANSPORT CONGRESS

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Ms Irvine discussed a recent letter of protest received that had incorrect details regarding reduction in regional radio services. Mr O’Keefe confirmed that LGAQ has had discussions with the Department to ensure no cuts in regional services.

Noted. Cr Scott proposed that Cook Shire Council host the meeting scheduled for 8 August 2016.

The next board meeting will be held at Mareeba Shire Council on Monday 8 February 2016.

There being no further business the Chair, Cr Shannon thanked Cr Manning for hosting the meeting and thanked Ms Howard for attendance. Cr Shannon declared the meeting closed at 12.35pm.

…………………………………. Cr Bill Shannon Chair

ACTION ITEMS Minute Number

Action Responsible Person(s)

2110 Respond to Taste Paradise offering administrative support with funding applications and opportunity to engage with JCU

FNQROC

2112 FNQROC Chair to discuss finalisation of the Executive Officer Contract with Mr Tabulo on

Cr Bill Shannon

2107 Ms Jann Crase to follow up the announcement date for the $51m Cape Package projects

Ms Crase

2116 Wet Tropic Healthy Waterway Partnership Proposal to be presented to the February meeting to clarify questions and queries.

FNQROC

2118 Communication to Torres Shire Council in response to membership enquiry

FNQROC

2120 Ms Irvine to discuss with Ms Sandra Burke, District Director from FN DTMR.

FNQROC

2125 REGIONAL RADIO PROGRAMMING

2126 PROPOSED 2016 BOARD MEETING DATES

2127 NEXT MEETING

2128 CONCLUSION

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Discussion Topic No. 14

Co-location with Advance Cairns, RDA FNQ&TS and Cairns Chamber of Commerce Raised by: Advance Cairns Executive Officer’s recommendation to the Board for discussion:

Under FNQROC Strategic Directions, Governance and Advocacy is a high priority. Co-locating with Advance Cairns, RDA FNQ&TS and Cairns Chamber of Commerce will assist with lifting this. While it is not ideal for FNQROC staff or Advance Cairns/RDA/Chamber, there is perhaps an opportunity for the Executive Officer to have an office within the collaborative building and be located on site for 2 days a week and as needed for other collaborative meetings with decision makers visiting. Background: The Chair of Advance Cairns has a vision for regional organisations to co-locate within the one building to further grow the work we are doing for the region. The intent is to:

Improve formal and information communications (knowledge and experience within the region and between organisations), and

have the relevant personal available (within limits) to meet with decision makers when they visit the region.

In principle support for the concept has been obtained from Advance Cairns, RDA FNQ&TS and Cairns Chamber of Commerce.

Currently Advance Cairns and Cairns Chamber pay approximately $30,000pa for their offices with RDA FNQ&TS paying $15,000pa.

Advance Cairns and the Chamber are currently actively seeking a location and envisage a move in March 2016 and they would like FNQROC to co-locate with them.

Comments:

The concept is certainly supported however there are a number of considerations (both positive and negative): Positive:

Positive perception to external decision makers that the region is united.

Understanding what is needed by councils to enable economic growth in the region;

Up to date knowledge on what is occurring regionally amongst those organisations;

Economic Development as a portfolio is not a major role for FNQROC however it is strongly acknowledged that we have a significant role to play – LG policies, infrastructure such as roads, water etc;

Link the FNQROC Board to AC, CCoC, RDA to further advocacy efforts for councils;

There is benefit in sharing long term knowledge of councils, strategies (past and present) etc with these organisations to further strengthen their advocacy efforts on our behalf.

There would also be a benefit if there was (in future) a new Executive Officer for FNQROC, to spend time building relationships with these organisations

There is benefit in being involved in conversations with these organisations and decision makers to lift the profile of FNQROC to support advocacy efforts. 8

Negative:

Currently office space and support is provided ‘in kind’ by Cairns Regional Council. Moving any staff will come at a cost to FNQROC.

There are significant mutual benefits for FNQROC staff to be located within a council. These are the same reasons as Advance Cairns would like FNQROC to co-locate with them.

The FNQROC Executive Officer has a relatively long history knowledge of the region and it is important to share this with FNQROC and Council Staff when the need arises.

FNQROC membership is councils and it is important to maintain the thought that FNQROC staffs are part of council rather than external to council.

I would like FNQROC staff to be easily accessible to council staff to build relationships – particularly with Cairns Regional Council being our biggest council and a high number of staff we deal with within each portfolio.

There is the potential that time will be taken from FNQROC strategic priorities to focus on the priorities of Advance Cairns, Chamber and RDA.

We have just moved into Spence Street

Little benefit in Regional Procurement, Office and Project and Infrastructure Coordinators to move into a co-location.

It is not envisaged that any board room will be big enough for our meetings – parking will also be an issue. Logistically this will take more time for FNQROC Staff.

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Discussion Topic No. 15

FNQROC Letters of Support Raised by: Chair and Executive Officer Executive Officer’s recommendation to the Board for discussion:

Context Process

FNQROC Endorsed Strategies Letter of Support Given

FNQ RRTG Priorities Letter of Support Given

Regional Strategies/priorities endorsed/supported by FNQROC i.e. TNQREP, 8+8

Letter of Support Given

Regional Strategies not presented for endorsement by FNQROC but developed by State/Federal agencies or Peak Regional Organisations i.e. FNQ2031 or Regional Investment Strategy, Principal Cycle Network

Letter of Support Given unless the Board has expressed they do not support the Regional Strategy

Concepts/Projects presented to FNQROC and supported Letter of Support Given

All Other Seek approval from member councils via email giving 3 working days to respond

Background: FNQROC has a motion which states that where FNQROC has supported a strategy or direction any requests for letters of support related to those strategies are granted without seeking support from each member council. When grants are closing or funding is announced, we get a flutter of requests seeking FNQROC support for projects. Effort goes into ensuring FNQROC letters of support are seen as considered and meet our regional priorities and directions and are not a tick and flick for funding/grant applications. I would like to reconfirm the Boards direction and process for issuing letters of support.

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FNQROC MEETING

08 FEBRUARY 2016

B61

FNQROC OPERATION PLAN AND BUDGET FOR 2016 – 2017 Darlene Irvine: #4980509

Recommendation: That the FNQROC Board adopts: 1. The 2016/2017 Operational Plan, and

2. Member Council base contribution for the 2016/2017 financial year which is:

a. Cairns Regional Council - $115,000

b. Cassowary Coast Regional Council - $82,613

c. Cook Shire Council - $48,879

d. Croydon Shire Council - $18,447

e. Douglas Shire Council - $59,018

f. Hinchinbrook Shire Council - $33,927

g. Mareeba Shire Council - $72,721

h. Tablelands Regional Council - $77,463

i. Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council - $18,402

j. Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council - $21,708

3. Regional Road and Transport contribution will be 2.75% of funding received, and

4. Croydon Shire Council, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire

Council and Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council contribute 20% of any direct

savings realised through their involvement in regional procurement activities,

and

5. Councils outside the FNQROC boundary contribute 30% of direct savings

realised through their involvement in FNQROC procurement activities.

INTRODUCTION:

As per the FNQROC Operational Guidelines, a budget needs to be presented to members for consideration in March of each year.

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There are a number of factors which need a recommendation from the Board to finalise the Budget and Operational Plan for 2016-2017. These factors need to be considered collectively and include:

1. Member Council base contribution for 2015-2016,

2. Local Roads of Regional Significance (LRRS) contribution, and

3. Procurement Contributions.

COMMENT:

FNQROC Budget 2016/2017

It is proposed to maintain the 2015/16 methodology for member contributions – the budget has been developed without a need for a CPI increase. There are a number of factors which have been taken into account in the development of this year’s proposed budget.

As presented at the FNQROC Board meeting in December 2014 the return on investment for the 2013/2014 financial year using deChastel methodology indicates a regional average of $24 for each $1 invested. This has increased with:

- Further savings on the regional bitumen reseal contract, and

- Regional Waste steel and battery collection contract

Base contribution It is recommended the 2015/16 methodology is retained:

a) flat rate remain at $18,000 b) the population rate remain at $1.38 per person c) cap at $90,000

LRRS contribution It is recommended the Regional Road and Transport Group (old LRRS) contribution to reduce from 4% to 2.75% of funding. Council commitment to procurement It is recommended that current contributions remain unchanged. The current contribution is $25,000 for Cairns, Cassowary, Cook, Douglas, Mareeba and Tablelands Councils. The remaining member Councils to contribute 20% of direct savings, and non-member Councils 30% of savings.

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2014/2015 PROPOSED STRATEGIC & OPERATIONAL PLAN:

Executive Officer (Full Time)

Strategic

1. Continue to deliver the FNQROC Strategic Directions through advocacy efforts and FNQROC Technical Committees.

2. Continued advocacy for reforms to NDRRA as per our submissions and work in collaboration with QRA to resolve issues.

3. FNQROC submissions on State and Federal policy.

4. Participate in Federal / State activities which form the ground work for changes that will affect member councils.

5. Contribute to regional collective efforts with FNQ&TS RDA, Advance Cairns, Terrain NRM etc.

Operational

6. Management of the day to day operations of FNQROC.

7. Attendance at a majority of FNQROC Technical Committee meetings throughout the year to ensure cross portfolio information is shared with attendees and to ensure the Board can be informed of emerging issues and proposed solutions in a timely manner.

8. Continue to represent FNQROC and the region on external groups to further our

strategic direction. 9. Coordinate adhoc focus meetings not covered within existing technical committees. 10. Continue to maintain the FNQROC Regional Development Manual.

Regional Natural Asset Management and Sustainability Coordinator (Full Time)

Strategic

1. Continue implementation of the FNQROC Strategic Direction related to environment and sustainability through:

a. Publishing and formalising the methods and processes developed/used in prioritisation and spatial planning processes across the region.

b. Integrate and cross-link Local Government planning into multiple planning

processes and platforms – Water Quality Improvement Plan, NRM plan and other regional land-use and conservation planning initiatives.

c. Utilise learnings in planning in Local Government Natural Asset Management

Plans including incorporation of an economic and other cost: benefit analysis in project/program/work plan development.

d. Progress regional partnerships in technology and innovation in natural asset

management (including research adoption, unmanned aerial vehicles, interactive planning/visualisation technologies).

e. Progress cost saving and sustainability in energy efficiency and transition to fit-

for-purpose low emissions technology.

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f. Facilitate regional capacity for climate and coastal change adaptation planning

and response.

2. Monitor legislative changes to Vegetation Management Act and Biosecurity Act.

Operational

3. Expand operational activities to include sustainability topics such as energy efficiency (including street lighting initiatives), Reef Urban Stormwater Management Implementation Group (cross regional – excl. SEQ councils) and climate change adaptation (including coastal adaptation/mitigation).

4. Maintain and further develop the NAMAC and promote regional partnerships, collaboration and participation in the visioning and delivery of agreed/strategic regional outcomes.

5. Build GIS accessibility and capacity in core FNQROC staff.

6. Develop and implement local government natural asset management plans and investigate/develop alternative economic strategies for resourcing implementation.

7. Scope, develop and implement emerging invasive plants and animals management strategy.

8. In collaboration with the Regional Street lighting working group, identify adoption pathways and opportunities for transition to LED (or other appropriate) technologies in council owned assets

9. Facilitate electricity tariff review process with relevant councils in collaboration with Regional Procurement Committee

10. Coordinate and facilitate the Natural Asset Management Advisory Committee meetings (minimum 4)

11. Coordinate and facilitate Regional Street lighting Working Group meetings (as required)

12. Coordinate and facilitate Regional Sustainability Group meetings (as required)

13. Support councils and participate in local area pest management/natural asset management advisory groups.

14. Attend and assist delivery of two (2) regional resource sharing task force operations.

15. Continue collaboration and cross-pollination with Asset Management, Planning and Sustainability portfolios.

16. Regional representation on the Executive of the Weeds Society Queensland and participation and promotions of the FNQ region at/on relevant State and national conferences (key activities for 2016 will be to assist in the delivery of the Queensland Pest Animal Symposium, Townsville 2016 and to chair the organising committee for the proposed 2017 Queensland Weed Symposium, Port Douglas)

17. Regional representation on the; National Tropical Weeds Management Committee, Yellow Crazy Ant Reference Group, Biosecurity Act Regulations Reference Group, WTMA Conservation Sector Reference Group, FNQ Electricity Users Network

18. Continue collaboration with individual natural asset and biodiversity conservation initiatives with member Councils.

19. Continue to build linkages and collaboration with regional research and development organisations (JCU, CSIRO) in projects and research which benefit councils.

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Regional Infrastructure Projects Coordinator (Full Time)

Strategic

1. Continue operational activities to realise the Strategic Direction related to infrastructure.

Operational

2. Coordinate, implement and identify cross synergies for Technical Committees:

a. Regional Road and Transport Group (RRTG) board (minimum of 3) and Technical Committee (minimum of 4)

b. Asset Management (minimum of 4)

c. Waste (minimum of 4)

d. Queensland Water Regional Alliance Program (QWRAP) (minimum 4)

3. Facilitate resource sharing opportunities, cross pollination of information, workshops, professional development and regional funding opportunities for Technical Committees.

4. Increase and improve communication and information between local governments, the region, and State and Federal departments associated with Technical Committees.

5. Support Regional Procurement Coordinator to progress regional procurement initiatives across the Technical Committees.

6. RRTG:

a. Meet the requirements of the Capability Action Plan developed by the RRTG. Document #4734344.

7. Waste:

a. Commence FNQ’s Regional Waste Options Investigation Project: Facilitation to analyse regional data to identify waste streams for increased recycling and reuse activity and waste reduction – linked to the National Waste Policy methodology to prioritise and make recommendations regarding regional collaboration projects.

b. Coordinate with the Dept. of Environment and Heritage Protection to align with the “State Waste Infrastructure Project”. Outputs from the project will provide the necessary information to plan and manage waste and resource recovery infrastructure both now and into the future. The findings will also provide a strong evidence base for prioritising and informing waste and resource recovery policy and planning decisions, local government and industry investment decisions and also the rationalisation and regionalisation of waste facilities.

8. QWRAP:

a. Continue with the status quo and continue the collaborative effort to improve the four keys areas of:

i.Strategic Asset Management,

ii.Regional Demand and Supply Assessment,

iii.Legislative Requirements (DWQMS and EMS), and

iv.Full Price Costing,

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b. Development of a MOA between member councils

c. Conduct a Regional Gap analysis of Region’s infrastructure and identification of member councils Water and Waste Water priorities.

9. Asset Management:

a. Continued development of the region’s Asset Benchmarking toolbox. Document #4340122. To include Water and Waste Water – greenfield replacement rates.

b. Develop overview of the regions infrastructure funding gap and commentary on how councils in the region are closing this gap.

Regional Procurement Coordinator (Full Time)

Strategic

1. Contribute to the financial viability of the position through identified procurement savings.

2. Contribute to the economic development of the region through increased infrastructure, new suppliers and/or the growth of existing suppliers.

3. Contribute to the resource sharing capacity of member Councils through continued interaction and facilitation of meetings between member Councils, State and Federal government agencies and private industry.

Operational

4. Work with the Regional Procurement Technical Committee to promote and progress regional joint purchase and resource sharing initiatives.

a. Facilitate a minimum of four (4) Procurement Technical Committee meetings

b. On an ongoing basis;-

i. Identify potential opportunities for collaboration and develop, maintain and implement a rolling 12 month action plan

ii. Review status of ongoing initiatives

iii. Review success of completed initiatives

iv. Facilitate presentations/training as needs identified

c. Maintain regular communication with over government agencies i.e. Local Buy, Procurement Transformation Division, Dept of State Development and provide two-way feedback regarding initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.

5. Review and update FNQROC Procurement webpage and Regional Procurement Protal, seek input from user groups regarding content and update accordingly. Conduct ongoing maintenance.

6. Facilitate the identification of new regional procurement opportunities.

a. Investigate opportunities and report back to relevant Technical Committee

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b. Facilitate the establishment of a Project Steering Committee as required and conduct appropriate research and provide information regarding:

i. Council spend and usage

ii. Market analysis

iii. Benefit analysis

c. Develop contracts, facilitate tender evaluation and undertake contract negotiation

7. Undertake ongoing contract administration in relation to existing regional contracts:

a. Facilitating meetings with relevant technical committee and/or suppliers as required

b. Dispute resolution (e.g. delivery, invoicing, storage of product etc.)

c. Review and communication of price rises e.g. CPI, fuel levy increases

d. Maintain and distribute monthly usage/volume data

e. Maintain insurance registers

f. Maintain Contractor Certification Register e.g. Health & Safety, quality and environmental third party accreditation.

8. Undertake contract review of expiring regional contracts:

a. Sodium Hypochlorite – 29 April 2017

b. Liquid Alum - 29 May 2017

c. Bitumen Reseal - 30 June 2017

d. Scrap metal and ULABs – 30 April 2017

9. Seek feedback from appropriate Technical Committee regarding existing arrangements, explore available joint purchasing options and progress as per committee recommendations.

10. Report to the FNQROC Board via monthly newsletters and quarterly board meeting.

11. Attend FNQ Regional Road and Transport Group Meetings and provide updates on relevant Regional Procurement initiatives.

Regional Office and Project Coordinator (Full Time)

Strategic

1. Continue operational activities to realise the Strategic Direction related to planning and economic development.

Operational

2. Coordinate and facilitate the Planning Group meetings.

3. Support member Councils through the planning reform process, facilitate engagement with LGAQ and pro-actively encourage involvement in state government funded transition training and business system improvement projects.

4. Coordinate and facilitate the Economic Development Group meetings.

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5. Coordinate and facilitate Cross Regional Events working group as required.

6. Support professional development capabilities of the Economic Development Group.

7. Facilitate presentations by leaders in different fields to the Economic Development Group.

8. Development of the Digital Strategy as a working document for member Councils.

9. Engage LGAQ to attend regional meetings.

10. Support lead agencies, Advance Cairns and TTNQ in economic development initiatives.

11. Maintain communication material and guidelines on FNQROC web page.

12. Manage and Maintain FNQROC Financial information, communications and FNQROC Agenda’s and minutes.

13. Support the FNQROC Executive Officer and Coordinators to manage operations.

OPTIONS:

a. Approve the recommendation

b. Amend the recommendation

c. Request a review to options presented within the report.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Statutory:

Under the Local Government Act 2009 Council has jurisdiction to ensure good government in its area.

Under the FNQROC Operational Guidelines (Section 4 “Resources”) it is required that a Budget be presented to the FNQROC Board each March for approval.

Financial:

The budget for 2016 – 2017 is estimated as follows:

During the 15/16 financial year, the budget eliminated the Planning and Sustainability Officer (part time) to meet tight budget needs. With the resignation of the Administration Officer a restructure of the organisation to meet the needs of member councils was undertaken and a full time role (Office and Project Coordinator) created adding an additional $40,000 to the budget. This position reflects resources needed for Planning and Economic Development within FNQROC.

There is also an increase in costs related to the Reseal and Asphalt Program Supervisor as 2016/17 will see both a regional bitumen and asphalt contract and additional costs are expected.

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2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

Expenses

Executive Officer (Salary + On Costs) $163,707 $167,800 $167,800

Administration Officer (Salary + On Costs) $60,250 $61,756 $0

Regional Natural Asset Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $128,641 $131,857 $132,290

Regional Office and Project Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $37,021 $0 $100,000

Regional Infrastructure Projects Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $130,436 $133,697 $133,697

Regional Procurement Coordinator (Salary + On Costs) $118,939 $121,913 $121,913

Reseal and Asphalt Program Supervisor (RPEQ) $70,000 $45,000 $70,000

YCA funding (Ref Min. No. 1957 - 13 Oct 2014) $0 $10,000 $0

Advance Cairns Membership $75,000 $50,000 $50,000

Travel $15,000 $10,000 $10,000

Vehicle lease (including CRC pool vehicle use) $24,000 $20,000 $20,000 Stationery and office (including audit costs) $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Mobile phones $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 Software licences $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Computer renewal $3,500 $0 $2,000 Training $5,000 $3,567 $5,000 Meeting expenses $10,000 $9,000 $9,000 Chair Honorarium $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 Miscellaneous expenses $6,128 $0 $3,031

Total expenses $871,122 $788,090 $848,231

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Recommended Council base contributions:

Council Contribution

2015/2016 2016/2017 proposed

Flat Procurement fee

TOTAL 2014/2014 contribution excl.

RRTG 4%

Cairns $115,000 $90,000 $25,000 $115,000

Cassowary $82,598 $57,613 $25,000 $82,613

Cook $49,062 $23,879 $25,000 $48,879

Croydon $18,444 $18,447 $18,447

Douglas $58,829 $34,018 $25,000 $59,018

Tablelands $77,214 $52,463 $25,000 $77,463

Mareeba $72,507 $47,721 $25,000 $72,721

Wujal Wujal $18,393 $18,402 $18,402

Hinchinbrook $34,146 $33,927 $33,927

Yarrabah $21,700 $21,708 $21,708

$547,893 $398,178 $150,000 $548,178

Plus additional funding 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017

RRG Funding $68,726 $74,296 $142,886

LRRS 4% (2.75% for 2016/17) $109,962 $115,901 $157,167

Terrain NRM $90,000 $0 $0

Total funding $268,688 $190,197 $300,053

Council contribution $527,434 $547,893 $548,178

TOTAL FNQROC Funding $796,122 $738,090 $848,231

CONCLUSION:

The 2016/2017 budget is equivalent to the 2013/14 budget and the contribution methodology will remain the same as for 2015/16 and a reduction to the LRRS contribution from 4% to 2%. The proposed operational plan is focussed on achieving FNQROC’s strategic directions whilst also supporting Councils with operational activities. The expectations and activities undertaken by FNQROC are continuing to increase and have maintained momentum and commitment from member Council staff. Technical Committees have a consistently high attendance rate and FNQROC staff adapt quickly to a change of direction.

ATTACHMENTS:

Nil

Darlene Irvine

FNQROC Executive Officer

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FNQROC - Inward correspondence

List of inward correspondence to go to 8 February meeting

Date received

Date of letter

Received from Details of letter FNQROC No CRC No

04/12/2105 04/12/2015 Queensland University of Technology

Invitation to Participate in the QAO/QUT "Future of Performance Audit" Research Project 4511 4961426

09/12/2015 08/12/2015 LGAQ LGAQ Planning Reform Position Paper and LGAQ

submission for Planning for Prosperity Bill 4517 4965904

09/12/2015 03/12/2015 Premier of Qld, Minister of Arts

Premier of Qld, Minister of Arts: Thank you for contributing to the Northern Queensland Economic Summit 4518 4965885

11/12/2015 30/11/2015 Advance Cairns Advance Cairns - endorsement of Tropical North

Queensland Regional Investment Strategy (TNQRIS) 4522 4969158

18/12/2015 15/12/2015 Cook Shire Council Changes to weed and feral animal management within

Cook Shire 4529 4975011

29/12/2015 22/12/2015 Mareeba Shire Council

Thank you for letter of support- NSRF - Mareeba Airport 4530 4979930

29/12/2015 21/12/2015

LGAQ LGAQ Successful application for funding from the State-wide Capability Development Funding for Practice Note 9 workshop 4531 4979948

23/12/2015 23/12/2015

Cairns Regional Council CRC request for letter of support for a submission from TMR to apply for funding to upgrade the scenic lookout on the Kuranda Range Road 4536 4980353

06/01/2016 24/12/2016

Hon Dr Steven Miles MP Hon Dr Steven Miles MP seeking support from FNQROC for a new healthy waterways partnership in the Wet Tropics 4540 4981893

06/01/2016 21/12/2015 Hon Warren Truss MP Response from Hon Warren Truss MP regarding

Edmonton to Gordonvale Duplication project 4541 4981903

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06/01/2016 18/12/2015 Advance Cairns

Advance Cairns Tax Invoice for FNQROC membership 4544 4982685

14/01/2016 07/01/2016 Etheridge Shire Council

Invitation to Etheridge Economic Development Forum 4547 4988807

14/01/2016 24/12/2015

Minister for Disability Service, Minister for Seniors, Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland

Update on the consultation through the North Queensland Business Roundtables 4548 4988815

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FNQROC - Outward correspondence

List of outward correspondence to go to 8 February meeting

Date of letter

Addressee Details FNQROC number

CRC number

07/12/2015

Department of Transport and Main Roads

FNQ RRTG RTAB - SCDF Application for IPWEA - Practice Note 9 Visual Assessment Roads (Cairns) 4510 4961063

09/12/2015 Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council - FNQROC Tender - Collection & Removal Ferrous Material 4515 4965409

16/12/2015 Taste Paradise Taste Paradise response - FNQROC Board meeting 14 December 2015 4528 4972116

04/01/2016


Letter of Support for CRC Scenic Lookout upgrade program - Lake Morris Road Lookout 4532 4980065

04/01/2016


Letter of support for Cairns regional councils application to upgrade the Lookout on Kuranda Range Road 4533 4980116

04/01/2016 Mareeba Shire Council

Letter of Support to MSC for Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program funding for Springmount Road ($530k) 4534 4980296

04/01/2016 Mareeba Shire Council

Letter of Support to MSC for Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program funding for Chewco Road ($1.31mil) 4535 4980314

04/01/2016 Torres Shire Council Response to Torres Shire Council request regarding membership with FNQROC 4537 4980479

04/01/2016


Letter of Support for Croydon Shire Council to TMR for Scenic Lookout Upgrade program - Diem's Lookout 4538 4980559

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04/01/2016


Letter of support for Douglas Shire Council to TMR for Scenic Lookout upgrade program - Flagstaff Hill 4539 4980874

08/01/2016


Letter of support for Etheridge Shire Council application to upgrade the Newcastle Range Scenic Lookout on the Gulf Development Road 4545 4984427

11/01/2016 Tablelands Regional Council

Letter of Support for Tablelands Regional council for prefeasibility study into Southern Atherton Tablelands Irrigation Development Scheme 4546 4985691

19/01/2016 Etheridge Shire Council

Response to Etheridge Shire Council regarding Economic Development Forum invitation 4551 4992508

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Ordinary Income/ExpenseIncome

FNQROCAnnual Contribution 447,893.00Miscellaneous

Furniture sales - 2nd hand 602.10Staff Christmas Party 354.54Miscellaneous - Other 450.00

Total Miscellaneous 1,406.64

Regional Procurement GroupRegional Purchasing Contributio

Annual Procurement Contribution 150,000.00

Total Regional Purchasing Contributio 150,000.00

Regional Scrap Metal Project 2,028.87

Total Regional Procurement Group 152,028.87

FNQROC - Other 72.73

Total FNQROC 601,401.24

Natural Asset Management 3,287.27Regional Infrastructure Project

Annual 4% contribution 221,888.20Funding/Subsidies 142,866.50

Total Regional Infrastructure Project 364,754.70

Total Income 969,443.21

ExpenseAudit & Accounting Fees 0.00Bank Service Charges 460.00FNQROC Expenses

Annual Subscriptions 302.73Chairs Honorarium 0.00External Meeting Expenses

Registration Fees Etc 940.91Travel, Accom & Meals 1,619.74

Total External Meeting Expenses 2,560.65

Internal Meeting ExpensesConference Call Meetings 639.60Internal Meeting Miscellaneous 427.27Meeting Refreshments/Catering 953.28

Total Internal Meeting Expenses 2,020.15

MiscellaneousStaff Christmas Party 768.18Miscellaneous - Other 90.91

Total Miscellaneous 859.09

Mobile Phone Expenses 747.17Payroll Expenses

Salaries 83,362.77

Total Payroll Expenses 83,362.77

Short Term ProjectsEconomic Development 166.45NBN Project Expenses 185.91Q-Wrap 287.54Short Term Projects - Other 89.09

Total Short Term Projects 728.99

Stationery & Office ExpensesWebsite 620.59Stationery & Office Expenses - Other 2,429.31

Total Stationery & Office Expenses 3,049.90

Training 347.72Uniforms 468.45Vehicle Expenses 6,527.67

Total FNQROC Expenses 100,975.29

8:45 AM FNQ Regional Organisation of Councils

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Reg Infrastructure ProjectsAnnual Subscriptions 260.00Cross Reg Mountain Bike Project 15,500.00External Meetings

Registration Fees Etc 3,525.91Travel, Accom & Meals 4,281.96

Total External Meetings 7,807.87

Internal Meeting ExpensesMeeting Refreshments/Catering 1,131.01

Total Internal Meeting Expenses 1,131.01

Mobile Phone Expenses 653.30Regional Waste Management Group 892.83Salaries 50,880.48Stationery & Office Expenses 9.09Training 1,682.85

Total Reg Infrastructure Projects 78,817.43

Reg Natural Asset ManagementExternal Meetings

Registration Fees Etc 540.91Travel, Accom & Meals 1,294.73

Total External Meetings 1,835.64

Internal Meeting ExpensesMeeting Refreshments/Catering 253.70

Total Internal Meeting Expenses 253.70

Mobile Phone Expenses 746.53Salaries 49,205.39Subscription/membership fees 60.00Vehicle Share Expenses 3,064.46

Total Reg Natural Asset Management 55,165.72

Reg Planner/economic developmenInternal Meeting Expenses

Meeting Refreshments/Catering 324.27


Mobile Phone Expenses 493.49Salaries 4,386.71

Total Reg Planner/economic developmen 5,204.47

Regional Asset ManagementInternal Meeting Expenses

Meeting Refreshments/Catering 386.99


Total Regional Asset Management 386.99

Regional ProcurementBitumen Reseal Project

Project Coordinator Fees 20,000.00Bitumen Reseal Project - Other 269.25

Total Bitumen Reseal Project 20,269.25

External Meeting ExpensesTravel, Accom & Meals 16.91

Total External Meeting Expenses 16.91

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Mobile Phone Expenses 645.99Salaries 41,452.48Stationery & Office Expenses 13.64

Total Regional Procurement 62,865.52

Total Expense 303,875.42

Net Ordinary Income 665,567.79

Other Income/ExpenseOther Income

Interest Income 1,285.62

Total Other Income 1,285.62

Net Other Income 1,285.62

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ASSETSCurrent Assets

Chequing/SavingsCheque Account 82,381.39V2 Account 1,394,797.98

Total Chequing/Savings 1,477,179.37

Accounts ReceivableAccounts Receivable 4,338.84

Total Accounts Receivable 4,338.84

Total Current Assets 1,481,518.21

TOTAL ASSETS 1,481,518.21

LIABILITIESCurrent Liabilities

Credit CardsANZ One Credit Card 4,485.44

Total Credit Cards 4,485.44

Other Current LiabilitiesPayroll Liabilities

AL Payable Current 48,242.48AL Payable Non Current 24,012.00LSL Payable Current 36,986.00LSL Payable Non-Current 39,965.20

Total Payroll Liabilities 149,205.68

Tax Payable -4,923.32

Total Other Current Liabilities 144,282.36

Total Current Liabilities 148,767.80

TOTAL LIABILITIES 148,767.80

NET ASSETS 1,332,750.41

EQUITYOpening Bal Equity 293,928.07Retained Earnings 371,968.93

Net Income 666,853.41

TOTAL EQUITY 1,332,750.41


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Date Name Description Amount

Dec 4, 15 - Jan 20, 1608/12/2015 Lotsa Printing Business Cards - Darlene, Travis & Teresa -368.0008/12/2015 Planz Town Planning P... Cross Regional Mountain Bike Project - Balance of Stage 3 -6,050.0008/12/2015 Cairns Regional Counci... Salaries - Darlene Irvine, Travis Sydes, Amanda Handcoc... -34,400.8908/12/2015 Cairns Regional Counci... Vehicle expenses -1,621.3605/01/2016 Funds Transfer -100,000.0006/01/2016 Cairns Courtyard Cafe Committee meeting catering -1,952.9006/01/2016 Cairns Regional Counci... Vehicle and Salary Expenses -40,769.28

Dec 4, 15 - Jan 20, 16


20/01/16 Transaction List by DateDecember 4, 2015 through January 20, 2016

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Date Name Description Amount

ANZ One Credit Card09/12/2015 Net Registry Renewal of fnqroc.qld.gov.au for 2 years (18/12/2015 to 18/12/20... 47.8510/12/2015 Donna Hudson Caterin Lunch with Dave Goodman CCRC - RRTG meeting 10/12/2015 57.0016/12/2015 Salt House Cairns Meal with GM CNS Water Graham O'Bryne 24.0017/12/2015 Laserfun Pty Ltd Team Building - Training 132.5020/12/2015 CreateSend.Com (e... Web Campaign monitor (20/12 - 19/1/16) 9.9004/01/2016 Telstra Telstra bill -January 2016 (paid in December in erro) 514.5704/01/2016 Telstra Telstra bill - December 2015 514.5705/01/2016 Officeworks Stationery - folders and notepads 21.6605/01/2016 Australia Post Stamps - 50x30c stamps 15.00

Total ANZ One Credit Card 1,337.05

TOTAL 1,337.05


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MEETINGS ATTENDED TO BY DARLENE IRVINE

FOR THE PERIOD 04 DECEMBER 2015 TO 20 JANUARY 2016

08/12/2016 Advance Cairns Christmas drinks

16/12/2015 FNQROC Street Lighting

Group

09/12/2015 FNQROC Dev Man (CRC) Working

Group 17/12/2015 FNQR&TS RDA Christmas

drinks

10/12/2015 FNQ Regional Managers’

Coordination Network Meeting

21/12/2015 Jeff Jenkins

10/12/2015 Yarrabah Horse Management

Program

07/01/2016 Inland Queensland Roads

Action Plan (IQ-RAP) –

teleconference

10/12/2015 Gavin Taylor – Mountain Bike

Strategy 10/01/2016 Kirrima Range Road trip

11/12/2015 Local Government Economic

Development Group

19/01/2016 8+8 Regional Priority Review

14/12/2015 FNQROC Board meeting

20/01/2016 National Stronger Regions

Fund Information Session

15/12/2015 Principal Cycle Network Plan

Review – Information presentation

20/01/2016 LGAQ - Coastal Hazard

Adaptation Program briefing

session

15/12/2015 Ian Church – Tablelands Regional

Council

Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils

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FNQROC Strategic Update – 8 February 2016 Note: the last meeting was 8 December 2015 and this update is for 8 February 2016. All FNQROC Coordinators have taken extended leave over the Christmas period. The FNQROC Operational Plan and Budget has been attached to the FNQROC agenda which shows the focussed direction for the 2016/17 financial year. We have been working with Advance Cairns, Tourism Tropical North Queensland, RDA Far North Qld & Torres Strait and Cairns Chamber of Commerce on our priorities for the Federal and State Government. Traditionally, the 8+8 have been for those projects which councils/organisations need support and focussed attention AND will have a positive impact on the region AND are high value (approx. $100m) or policy. FNQROC’s attention is focussed on the inclusion of: Infrastructure

Water Security – details will be requested from councils if not already in terms of exactly what we are asking for.

Extension of the National Highway

Ootann Road, Gulf Development Road, and

Hospital Infrastructure (Atherton and Dimbulah)

Policy

Regional Integrated Road Transport Strategy – linked to this is the identification of State Strategic Roads within the region. (need to also acknowledge tourism vehicles as ‘commercial’ as they have an economic benefit to the region)

Maintaining electricity tariff equalisation subsidy in regional Qld

NDRRA – Federal Governments response to the Productivity Commission Report

Land Tenure and Lease Reform

Implementation of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Audit of Northern Australia

Tax concessions and other incentives for business’ and investors in Northern Australia

Protection of strategically purchased lands for social services i.e. hospital/schools etc.

Environment

Wet Tropic Healthy Waterway Partnership Presentation and correspondence included within the FNQROC Agenda.

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Planning Teresa attended the Productivity Commission roundtable regarding the Planning Bill in January as an observer to provide support and show FNQROC has an interest in the Planning Bill and the impacts on local councils. Teresa’s involvement in this will ramp up in the first half of this year as she gets her footing in her new role. We will be using the expertise that Teresa brings to FNQROC and work with the technical committee to assist councils with common transition issues. At the request of the technical committee we have also set up a private portal for department presentations, information and submission for easy access.

Procurement The 2016/17 bitumen reseal program process is about to commence. Member councils have requested that line marking be included and that a Regional Asphalt program also be developed and contracted. It is envisaged that a tender/s will be released March/April and at the same time we will develop a Regional Register of Prequalified Suppliers.

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Documents

AGENDA FNQROC BOARD MEETING NO. 116 · ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND AND MS JAREE DIMITRIOU, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY HUBS AND PARTERSHIPS 2107 10.46am - PRESENTATION BY JANN CRASE, CEO