The Maranoa Regional Council will hold a special meeting tomorrow (Friday) at 1.30pm where they are expected to announce that they will abolish the proposed Roma Saleyards buyers fee.
Deputy Mayor Cr Jan Chambers has called on, and received support from fellow Councillors, to hold the special meeting to discuss the Saleyards’ consultation results to date and the new fee.
The meeting will include a report to be tabled by Deputy Mayor Jan Chambers, who is proposing that the fee be removed from the 2016/17 fees and charges schedule with refunds to be provided to those who have paid in good faith.
Cr Chambers is also proposing that a series of additional steps be undertaken over the next few months to provide valuable input into future budget deliberations.
Cr Chambers said following the feedback received so far, it is evident that the community is looking for certainty about this year’s arrangements and it is important that the decision on where to from here be brought forward.
“We have listened to all of the feedback from Roma Saleyards’ users so far and feel it is important a decision on the issue is made sooner rather than later,” Cr Chambers said.
“With there being no overall consensus amongst any of the user groups of the saleyards and many different perspectives shared regarding the fee and other Saleyards’ matters, I would like to propose a way forward.
“Further, with the financial year almost reaching the halfway point, if amendments are required to our budget, I think that needs to occur as soon as possible.
“This Special Meeting will provide clarity on that.”
The Agenda for the Special Meeting can be downloaded by visiting: http://www.maranoa.qld.gov.au/council-meetings.
The Special Meeting will take place at the Council Chambers located at the Roma Administration Centre, Cnr Bungil & Quintin Streets, Roma and is open to the public.
