Council allocates $135,000 for Thornton Beach café fix
Council has allocated $135,000 for capital works upgrades of Thornton Beach Café. In resuming possession of the café, they will move forward with the upgrades before seeking a new tenant in the next 12 months.


Council to continue advocating for Miallo school upgrade
Council has resolved to continue advocating for upgraded car parking facilities at Miallo State School with Education Queensland.

The school P & C and the school principal approached Council in March 2015 requesting a review of the car parking, drop-off and pick-up areas outside the school as the existing car park is too small and there are safety concerns with the volume of children crossing the road and reduced visibility.

Council then completed a desktop review of the existing car parking arrangements and drafted a concept sketch for discussion with adjacent land owners and the school.

Monthly financial report tracking well
The August financial report detailing the progress of the 2016/17 budget shows the operating surplus is currently $8.4 million compared to a budgeted surplus of $7.7 million.

Operating revenue currently exceeds budget expectations by $119,000 while operating expenditure is under budget by $524,000.

Net rates and utilities charges are $24,000 ahead of budget due to greater than anticipated revenue from all categories, mainly as a result of growth, ferry fees are $70,000 up on budget while licensing and other fees and charges are $36,000 ahead of budget. The operating result is $643,000 ahead of budget.


Council receives petition against proposed service station
Council has received a petition signed by almost 100 people against a proposed service station development in Craiglie. The petition has been referred to Council Officers for investigation with a report to be presented to Council at a future meeting.

Mossman Hardware development given go-ahead
Council has issued a negotiated decision notice for display facilities at Mossman Hardware.
The negotiated decision relates to future approval extensions, external works, loading times and noise.


In-principle support for proposed telecommunications tower
Council has given in-principle support for a proposed telecommunications tower in Escape St, Port Douglas. Optus Mobile submitted the formal pre-lodgement enquiry for a 25m-high monopole on the Council-owned land.

Council has given in-principle support for the tower subject to a number of conditions, including that the proposed telecommunications facility accommodates other service providers in order to co-locate their respective infrastructure.


Latest CEO Report details hundreds of Council initiatives
The latest CEO Report details hundreds of current Council projects and activities.

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Council to meet with Community Agency Network regularly
Council will invite the Community Agency Network to meet twice annually to discuss matters of mutual interest and maintain open lines of communication.

The CAN meets monthly to discuss issues affecting local community organisations.


Cr Carey nominated to Mossman Showgrounds user group
Cr David Carey has been nominated to be a member of the Coronation Park user group.
The user group being formed will be made up of representatives from all stakeholders who currently utilise the Mossman Showgrounds and will report on issues to Council.


Next Ordinary Council Meeting to start earlier
The next Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for 10am on Tuesday 11 October will now start one hour earlier.
The new 9am start time will enable Mayor Julia Leu and CEO Linda Cardew to attend an FNQROC strategic planning workshop.