To ensure transparency in accordance with the Local Government Act 2019, Council conducts reviews of its confidential decisions to assess whether those decisions are able to be made publicly available.
To view the register of released confidential decisions select the relevant meeting below.
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Meeting and Date Item Number and Report Title Decision Ordinary Council
2 February 2021
Item 26.2
East Point Advisory Committee Establishment
RESOLUTION ORD 037/21
1. THAT the report entitled East Point Reserve Advisory Committee Establishment be received and noted.
2. THAT Council approve the appointment of Serena Ragosta and Lorraine Corowa as community representatives to the East Point Reserve Advisory Committee.
3. THAT Council appoint Alderman Mick Palmer to the East Point Reserve Advisory Committee for the period 10 February 2021 to 15 August 2021.
4. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
5. THAT the decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council
2 February 2021
Item 26.4
Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two Members
RESOLUTION ORD039/21
1. THAT the report entitled Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two Members be received and noted.
2. THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint of Jorja Costello and Jemima Fernandes to the Youth Advisory Committee from 12 November 2020 to 12 November 2022.
3. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
4. THAT the Decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council
16 March 2021
Item 26.1
Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two Members
RESOLUTION ORD122/21
1. THAT the report entitled Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two Members be received and noted.
2. THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint Henry Longden and Anneke Putri to the Youth Advisory Committee from 16 March 2021 to 16 March 2023.
3. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
4. THAT the decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council
16 March 2021
Item 26.3
Reconciliation Action Plan Steering Committee - Appointment of Community Member
RESOLUTION ORD122/21
1. THAT the report entitled Reconciliation Action Plan Steering Committee – Appointment of Community Member be received and noted.
2. THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint David Parfitt to the Reconciliation Action Plan Steering Committee as a Community Member until December 2021.
3. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
4. THAT this decision be moved into Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council
16 March 2021
Item 26.3
Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee - Appointment of Community Member
RESOLUTION ORD124/21
1. THAT the report entitled Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee – Appointment of Community Member be received and noted.
2. THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint Callum Hooley to the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee as a Community Member from 4 March 2021 to 30 June 2021.
3. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
4. THAT the decision be moved into the Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council
16 March 2021
Item 26.4
Place Names Committee Request
RESOLUTION ORD125/21
1. THAT the report entitled Renaming Vesteys Beach to Bundilla Beach and Naming of Bundilla Creek, be received and noted.
2. THAT Council move the confidential decision into open, following the joint announcement by the NT Government and City of Darwin.
Ordinary Council
16 March 2021
Item 26.11
Corporate Services Report - November 2020 to January 2021
RESOLUTION ORD131/21
1. THAT the report entitled Corporate Services Report - November 2020 to January 2021 be received and noted.
2. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential.
3. THAT the decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council
16 March 2021
Item 28.1
Walkway Smart Gates
RESOLUTION ORD132/21
1. THAT the Chief Executive Officer through the Innovation Growth and Development Services and Community and Regulatory Services Department’s provide a report to Council regarding the installation of smart gates on Council walkways in the Northern Suburbs furthermore that the report address a pote
2. THAT the decision be moved into open.
Ordinary Council
30 March 2021
Item 26.1
Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of New Member
RESOLUTION ORD154/21
1. THAT the report entitled Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of New Member be received and noted.
2. THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint Manoj Rajkumar to the Youth Advisory Committee from 30 March 2021 to 31 March 2023.
3. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
4. THAT the Decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council
30 March 2021
Item 26.5
Corporate Services Report - February 2021
RESOLUTION ORD158/21
1. THAT the report entitled Corporate Services Report: February 2021 be received and noted.
2. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential.
3. THAT the decision be moved into the Open Minutes at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council
30 March 2021
Item 26.7
Darwin City Dog Park Consultation Report
RESOLUTION ORD160/21
1. THAT the report entitled Darwin City Dog Park Consultation Outcome be received and noted.
2. THAT Council endorse Bundilla Beach as the proposed location for the Darwin City Dog Park.
3. THAT an amount of $100,000 be referred to the 2021/2022 budget process for consideration to establish a dog park at Bundilla Beach.
4. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
5. THAT the decision be moved into Open.
Ordinary Council
27 April 2021
Item 26.4
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre Concept Design
RESOLUTION ORD223/21
1. THAT the report entitled Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre Concept Design be received and noted.
2. THAT the Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre Concept Design be endorsed for final detailed design.
Ordinary Council Meeting
11 May 2021
Item 26.2
Nightcliff Oval Canteen and Shade Structure
RESOLUTION ORD217/21
1. THAT the report entitled Nightcliff Oval Canteen and Shade Structure be received and noted.
2. THAT Council endorse the proposed design for a demountable canteen and hard shade structure at Nightcliff Oval, at Attachment 1 of the report entitled Nightcliff Oval Canteen and Shade Structure, subject to the following:
(a) The technical specifications be to the satisfaction of Council’s Engineering & City Services Department.
(b) Nightcliff Cricket Club develop a landscaping plan, including the planting of shade trees, to be approved by Council’s Parks Team, and implemented as part of this project.
3. THAT Council officers write to the Nightcliff Sports Club requesting an updated Nightcliff Oval Masterplan be presented to Council for consideration, prior to the submission of any future funding applications for projects at Nightcliff Oval.
4. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
5. THAT this decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Special Council Meeting
18 May 2021
Item 9.1
Draft 2021/22 Municipal Plan (including the annual budget)
RESOLUTION SPE217/21
1. THAT the report entitled Draft 2020/21 Municipal Plan and Annual Budget be received and noted.
2. THAT pursuant to Section 103 of the Local Government Act, the staffing plan approved by Council for the 2021/22 financial year be based on a total budget for employee costs of $37.5M and an approved establishment full time equivalent (FTE) of 378 staff, noting that short-term projects may temporarily change the number of staff actually employed.
3. THAT Council endorse the Draft 2021/22 Municipal Plan incorporating the proposed 2021/22 Annual Budget, for the purpose of public consultation.
4. THAT pursuant to Section 65 (2) of the Local Government Act, and Regulation 8 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations, the decision, report and attachments, be held in-confidence until 10.30am Wednesday 19 May 2021 at which time the decision, report and attachments will be made public to media and on Council’s website.
Ordinary Council Meeting
25 May 2021
Item 26.2
Community Grants Program 2021/22 - Round 1
RESOLUTION ORD264/21
1. THAT the report entitled Community Grants Program 2021/22 - Round 1 be received and noted.
2. THAT Council approve the following 11 projects for funding in the Community Grants Program 2021/22 Round 1, for a total of $50,000:
Organisation
Project Title
Amount
Children's Integrated Management Services Ltd, Trading as Nightcliff Community Early Learning Centre
Kitchen Garden Project
$3,270
Fannie Bay History and Heritage Society
History Mystery Tours - excursions into Darwin's past
$1,490
Chinese Community of Northern Australia Incorporated
Mid-Autumn Festival 2021
$5,000
MJD Foundation Ltd
MJD Foundation - NAIDOC Week Event
$5,000
Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet Community Regional Tour
$5,000
Tennis NT
Community Tennis Celebration Day: International Day of Persons With Disabilities
$1,702
The Scout Association of Australia Northern Territory Branch (1st Darwin Sea Scout Group)
2021 Aquafest - Scouts NT
$7,000
Football Northern Territory
New Flexible Women’s Football Programs
$4,500
Clubhouse Territory Inc.
Be-Inclusive Games Program (BIG) – 2021/22 - The Clubhouse Project – Community Hub supported by Clubhouse Territory and partners of the ‘Clubhouse Project’
$7,538
NT Writers’ Centre Inc.
Graphic Novel Workshops for Darwin youth with Indigenous comic book artist Jonathon Saunders
$5,500
Environment Centre NT
Create from Waste Workshop Series
$4,000
Total
$50,000
3. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
4. THAT this decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting
15 June 2021
Item 26.1
Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two New Members
RESOLUTION ORD306/21
1. THAT the report entitled Youth Advisory Committee - Appointment of Two New Members be received and noted.
2. THAT pursuant to Section 54 of the Local Government Act, Council appoint Netra Gajmer and Anitha Selvma to the Youth Advisory Committee from 15 June 2021 to 30 June 2023.
3. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
4. THAT the Decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting
15 June 2021
Item 26.2
Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee – Appointment of Community Members
RESOLUTION ORD307/21
1. THAT the report entitled Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee – Appointment of Community Members be received and noted.
2. THAT Council reappoint the following six people as Community Members of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee for the term 1 July 2021 – 28 February 2022:
· Brett Peebles
· Martin Blakemore
· Kyle Adams
· Sara Braines-Mead
· Lynne Strathie
· Callum Hooley
3. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
4. THAT this decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.
Ordinary Council Meeting
15 June 2021
Item 26.3
Sister City Advisory Committee - Appointment of Chair
RESOLUTION ORD308/21
1. THAT the report entitled the Sister City Advisory Committee - Appointment of Chair be received and noted.
2. THAT Council appoints Vida Goodvach as the Chair of Sister City Committee of 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 and Tony Miaoudis as the Deputy Chair of Sister City Committee from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
3. THAT this report be deemed a confidential document and be treated as such in accordance with Section 75 and 76 of the Local Government Act 2008 and that the document remains confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.
4. THAT the Decision be moved into Open at the conclusion of the meeting.