Hi All, Thought from some of the posts, that people were having problems with the link I posted. It is also possible that they are just unaware of how the town planning system works in the "deep west". Also as far as the politics of WA, a look at which state seat , Bindoon/Chittering is in, and its recent electoral history, might be worthwhile. The likelihood of State Government intervention, has to be looked at thru the prism of local political self interest. Should go thru, but still a question of when and if, for this site. Which brings me back to the questions I raised in earlier posts.
For what it's worth, the full text of the council meeting on the 25th of November presented below.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2009 Council Chambers 6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon COMMENCMENT: 5.48PM CLOSURE: 6.05PM These minutes were confirmed at a meeting held on ____________________________________________ SIGNED this ______________________ day of _________________________ 2009, as a true record of proceedings. _________________________ Presiding person at the meeting at which the minutes were confirmed Disclaimer The purpose of this council meeting 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 recision 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 Chittering 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. Agendas and minutes are available on the Shire’s website www.chittering.wa.gov.au TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DECLARATION OF OPENING OF MEETING .................................................................. 1 2. ATTENDANCE / APOLOGIES / LEAVE OF ABSENCE ................................................... 1 3. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST ........................................................................................... 1 4. PURPOSE OF MEETING .................................................................................................. 1 4.1 CONFIDENTIAL ITEM - Extractive Industry Stage 2 (Bauxite Resources) – Lots 64, M2110, 51, 52 Stephens Road and Lot 3 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon * ........... 1 5. CLOSURE ......................................................................................................................... 2 * Indicates separate attachments MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2009 Page 1 1. DECLARATION OF OPENING OF MEETING The presiding member declared the meeting open at 5.48pm 2. ATTENDANCE / APOLOGIES / LEAVE OF ABSENCE Attendance The following members were in attendance: Cr Alex Douglas (President) Cr Robert Hawes Cr Doreen Mackie Cr Barni Norton The following staff were in attendance: Mr John Merrick (Chief Executive Officer) Mr Azhar Awang (Executive Manager Development Services) Leave of absence Crs Tomlinson, Gibson and Vallance were on approved leave of absence 3. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST There were no disclosures of interest 4. PURPOSE OF MEETING PROCEDURAL MOTION Moved Cr Hawes / Seconded Cr Mackie That council move into a confidential session to discuss this item under the terms of the Local Government Act 1995, section 5.23(2), as follows: (e) legal advice obtained, or which may be obtained, by the local government and which relates to a matter to be discussed at the meeting CARRIED 4/0 4.1 CONFIDENTIAL ITEM - Extractive Industry Stage 2 (Bauxite Resources) – Lots 64, M2110, 51, 52 Stephens Road and Lot 3 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon * Applicant: Bauxite Resources File ref: A1222, A1221, A10201 and A1223 Prepared by: Azhar Awang, Executive Manager Development Services Supervised by: John Merrick, Chief Executive Officer Voting requirements: Normal – more than half the elected members present required to vote in favour Documents tabled: Stage 2 Extractive License Submission and Appendices (report provided to all councillors) MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2009 Page 2 OFFICER RECOMMENDATION / COUNCIL DECISION Moved Cr Mackie / Seconded Cr Hawes That council refuse the planning approval for the proposed "Stage 2 Bauxite Extraction" at Lot 64, M2110, 51, 52 Stephens Road including the crushing and carting operation at Lot 3 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon for the following reasons: 1. The proposal falls under the use class “Industry – Mining” which is prohibited under the Shire of Chittering Town Planning Scheme No 6 2. The proposal if approved would adversely affect the environment due to noise and dust created from the operations 3. The proposal is not consistent with the objectives of the "Agricultural Resource" zone land 4. The proposal if approved would result in the increase of traffic movement (heavy vehicles - 82 trucks a day) on local road resulting in significant wear and tare and creating safety issues for other road users. CARRIED 4/0 5. CLOSURE The presiding member declared the meeting closed at 6.05pm
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