August 2020 – President Neil White

Purpose:  As part of my responsibility inform Council and the community of activities and information that is important.

Update:  CEO and I met with the Crown Land area of DIPL on 5 August (see below) to discuss several Crown Land Issues with a view to securing a commitment and funding to improve these popular areas of Wagait Beach for both locals and visitors. Improved signage at all 4 Beach accesses and a further Occupational Licence at the carpark near the “Bunker” block access to formalise Council’s control of this area.

Meetings Attended:

Thursday 23 July Weekly catch up with CEO at Council Chambers Monday 27 July Attended Council office to sign CEO vehicle lease document Friday 31 July Weekly catch up with CEO at Council Chambers 1:30-2:30

Zoom conference with Blair Duncan of Core Lithium project 2:30-3:30

Wednesday 5 August 10:00am meeting at Council Chambers with Crown Lands Management leader Greg Woodford. Followed by weekly catch up with CEO. Email to Office Mgr confirming my postal address & advising my TFN. Friday 7 August Attended Seniors lunch with CEO and Sport & Rec Officer at the Boatshed in Cullen Bay, with 35 Seniors in attendance. Thursday 13 August Weekly catch up with CEO at Council Chambers