Monday, June 17, 2019

PERSONAL Information Request



Since yo told me that the information was on ”the public record” I looked for future reference but didn’t find anything. I’m not saying that it’s not there but I am wondering how one finds such information if the press doesn’t think it’s newsworthy and Council doesn’t say publish a regular newsletter online.

Yes, it’d be tedious detail to many but on the other hand people like myself get to be called ‘time wasters’ etc. when seeking this kind of information for whatever reason. After all, as you say this information is on the public record its just the case that it seems to be hidden for whatever reason. 

Possibly I'm wrong and there is an easy way to discover such information.

Regards,

Ray

From: Ray Norman <raymond.norman@bigpond.com>
Date: Monday, 17 June 2019 at 9:40 pm
To: Michael Stretton <Michael.Stretton@launceston.tas.gov.au>
Subject: Re: PERSONAL Information Request

Thank you for clarifying the situation and removing the apparent ambiguity.
Ray
From: Michael Stretton Michael.Stretton@launceston.tas.gov.au>
Date: Monday, 17 June 2019 at 8:47 pm
To: Ray Norman <raymond.norman@bigpond.com>
Cc: Contact Us <contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au>
Subject: RE: PERSONAL Information Request

Hello Ray,  This information is already in the public domain. Responses in red below.

Cheers

Michael

From: Ray Norman <raymond.norman@bigpond.com>
Sent: Monday, 17 June 2019 2:00 PM
To: Michael Stretton <Michael.Stretton@launceston.tas.gov.au>
Subject: PERSONAL Information Request

Dear Michael,

I am currently preparing a report in regard to various ‘civic activities’ in and around the City of Launceston and on ‘The Tamar’ more generally.  In the course of my research for the report Mr. Basil Fitch has informed me that it was his understanding in regard to the ‘Auto Museum relocation’ to a ‘new’ building in Lindsay St.

  1. The City of Launceston was/is funding the construction of the building; This is not correct - The construction of the building is funded by UTAS
  2. The City of Launceston will retain ownership of the Auto Museum in Lindsay St.;  This is correct - the land and building will be transferred into Council ownership
  3. That UTas will not be making any financial contribution towards the building’s construction or the museum’s relocation; This is not correct.
  4. The expected cost to the City of Launceston is now understood to be in the order of $5 Million plus; This is not correct
  5. Meaning that, ultimately, the Auto Museum will be a tenant in the building in Lindsay St. with the City of Launceston being the ‘landlord’. This is correct.

In order to avoid misinformation and/or any unwarranted ambiguity, I would appreciate your early advice in regard to these matters.

Regards,

Ray

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

RE: Launceston Council, Accountability & Transparency


From: "Local Government Division (DPaC)" <lgd@dpac.tas.gov.au>
Date: Wednesday, 12 June 2019 at 11:40 am
To: Ray Norman <raymond.norman@bigpond.com>

Subject: RE: Saved to CM: RE: Launceston Council, Accountability & Transparency

Dear Mr Norman

I acknowledge receipt of your email to the Local Government Division.

Your email will be responded to as soon as possible.

Kind regards,


Alice van Galen

Graduate Policy Officer, Local Government Division
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Level 5, 15 Murray Street Hobart Tas 7000
Phone: (03) 6232 7332

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From: Ray Norman <raymond.norman@bigpond.com> 

Sent: Monday, 10 June 2019 2:31 PM
To: Local Government Division (DPaC) <lgd@dpac.tas.gov.au>
Subject: Saved to CM: RE: Launceston Council, Accountability & Transparency


Good afternoon,

Thank you for your response to my submission to the Minister – https://col63233000dlg.blogspot.com/p/directors-response-21.html and thank you for your advice in regard to my ability to place Questions on Notice to a Council meeting.

Following your advice, I resubmitted a series of questions and I believe that:

It appears as though my beliefs were ill founded and that yet again I might have come up against SECTION 62 in operation and Council’s ‘culture of confidentiality’ not to mention Council’s predisposition towards ‘discretionary accountability’.

That said, there is more to be said to you on such things but I’ve said them in an Open Letter to you that can be accessed here … https://col63233000dlg.blogspot.com/

I’d welcome any response you feel so disposed to offer.

Yours sincerely

Ray Norman
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