Purpose of Report
To Inform Council and community of activities and to provide the community at large with information that is important and noteworthy.
What’s been happening……
I wish to congratulate the acting CEO for his excellent work in bringing the council administration back up to date. The previous CEO had failed to do any significant work on the Annual Budget, the 5-year Strategic Plan nor the 5-year financial outlook. The council asset register had not been updated in 2 years.
The CEO’s residence was generally uninhabitable and the acting CEO has been attending to repairs and maintenance on that property.
Advertising has commenced for a replacement CEO. Some local interest has been indicated to date.
The NT Budget has an allowance for the Mandorah Marine Precinct which gives me more confidence that it might actually happen.
The Community Forum that was held on 1 may at the Community Centre was a good event. Several items were discussed and information and ideas flowed between community members present and councillors. The need for a Dog Management Plan was endorsed to enable the dog by-laws to have some credibility. Given the increased incidence of dogs in the community, we need this as soon as possible. The May 1 meeting also voted down the need for a verge policy in a small community like ours.
It was fantastic to have the members of HMAS GLENELG with us to commemorate ANZAC day. The navy indicated they were very pleased with the whole day.
There is a list of a number of items for sale by tender. Community members are encouraged to submit their offer for these council owned yet unwanted goods being offered for sale. Items can be viewed on Saturday 18th
Where have I been ….
16th April Ordinary Council Meeting
23rd April Weekly meeting with CEO
25th April ANZAC Day commemoration
30th April Weekly meeting with CEO
1st May ABC Radio – Grass Roots
1st May Community Meeting @ Wagait Beach
8th May Weekly meeting with CEO
13th May Attend Anniversary of Council of the Ageing @ Darwin
14th May Weekly meeting with CEO
21st May Weekly meeting with CEO
21st May Audit Committee
21st May Ordinary Council Meeting
Where I am going ….
29th May ABC Radio – Grass Roots
13th June Top-End Regional Organisation of Councils (TOPROC)
meeting
18th June Ordinary Council Meeting