WIRAC struggles highlighted
Council received the August 2022 monthly report from Brisbane Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) in relation to the operation of the Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre (WIRAC) at the recent Ordinary Council Meeting.
Cr Stephen Tancred said council was having trouble getting enough staff and have had to delay opening times.
He sais many organisations were currently facing staff shortages, including the council.
Despite that, he said, WIRAC “offer the best service they can“.
Water treatment procurement exception
Council resolved at the recent Ordinary Council Meeting that, because of the specialised nature of the work, it would be impractical or disadvantageous to request quotes or tenders for supply of temporary treatment plant operators and to award the contract for their engagement to Lo-Go Appointments.
In the meeting, Cr Tancred said “this the most important thing they’re dealing with today“.
“Water is a core issue,“ he said.
He moved the motion, which was then seconded by Cr Marco Gliori.
New flying fox management
Council adopted its Flying Fox Management Plan at the recent Ordinary Council Meeting.
In the meeting, councillors discussed the challenges of flying fox management.
Cr Sheryl Windle said she had flying foxes in her yard and didn’t use her tank water as a result.
It’s very difficult to change anything, she said.
Cr Stephen Tancred spoke to the motion, saying the council engaged with the public and only got five submissions
He said this indicated it was a good strategy because the public had strong views on the topic.
“We have to learn to live with the bats,“ he said.
The motion was moved by Cr Tancred and seconded by Cr Cameron Gow.
Waste collection area
Council resolved to approve the Designated Waste Collection Area, including the opt in opt out areas, at the recent Ordinary Council Meeting.
It was reported previously that 779 residents in the expanded waste collection area had taken up the service and 585 residents have elected not to utilise it.
A council spokesperson said that council’s domestic waste collection contractor Cleanaway confirmed that the collection service was viable and would continue servicing residents within the expanded area.
“Because council has given residents the opportunity to opt-in or opt-out of the collection service, this enables the landowner to make their own decision on how they wish to manage their domestic waste and recycling,“ the spokesperson said.
The council spokesperson said the responses to the expanded service had ranged from those who loved it to those who had returned their wheelie bins to council.
“The final collection of wheelie bins from those residents who do not wish to continue with the service will take place between 10 -14 October,“ the spokesperson said.
The motion was moved by Cr Andrew Gale and seconded by Cr Cameron Gow.
Council farewells Darryl
Councillors farewelled Darryl Brooks at the recent Ordinary Council Meeting, as he is leaving his role as waste services manager.
Cr Cameron Gow thanked Darryl for his work in pest and waste management, saying he understood Matt Warren was also no longer on the pest management committee and they were both important members who had contributed much to the area.
Mayor Vic Pennisi also thanked Darryl for his work, saying he had “added a level of professionalism“ to the position.
Darryl said he was leaving to spend time for family, and had really appreciated being part of the team.
Cr Marco Gliori said Darryl always warmed every room he walked into, while Cr Sheryl Windle thanked Darryl sincerely for his work.
She said he made it easier for councillors to have an understanding of his department’s work.
