The Mayor, Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Yvonne Braid
Councillor Alan Brown
Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Paul Funnell
Councillor Garry Hiscock
Councillor Julian McLaren
Councillor Kerry Pascoe
Councillor Kevin Poynter
Councillor Dallas Tout
In Attendance
General Manager (Mr A Eldridge)
Acting Director Commercial & Economic Development (Mr J Bolton)
Director Corporate Services (Mr C Richardson)
Director Environmental & Community Services (Mrs J Summerhayes)
Manager Engineering (Mr A Fenwick)
Acting Manager Economic
Development & Visitor
Economy (Mr
R Robinson)
Manager Corporate Strategy, Communications
& Governance (Mrs C Priest)
Manager Finance (Mrs C Rodney)
Manager People & Culture (Mr L Flack)
Manager Environmental & Recreation Services (Mr M Gardiner)
Director Riverina Regional Library (Mr R Knight)
Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)
Manager Livestock Marketing Centre (Mr P Martin)
Manager Strategic Planning (Ms L Rankin)
Manager Project Operations (Ms C Angel)
Acting Strategic Partner – People & Culture (Ms T Hosie)
Strategic Partner – Strategy & Communications (Mr B Koschel)
Land and Real Property Coordinator (Ms D Wright)
Corporate Strategy Coordinator (Ms S Wallace)
Communications Officer Public/Media (Mr J Lang)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Miss S Post)
Corporate Governance & Risk Coordinator (Mrs J Watkins)
Executive Assistant – Director Environment and
Community Services (Ms M Castle)
Administration Officer (Ms J Cabot)
CED Administration Coordinator (Ms A Crossley)
Business Support Officer (Ms G Pym)
Business Support Officer (Ms C Hilton)
Prayer
Almighty God,
Help protect our Mayor, elected Councillors and staff.
Help Councillors to govern with justice, integrity, and respect for equality, to preserve rights and liberties, to be guided by wisdom when making decisions and settling priorities, and not least of all to preserve harmony.
Amen.
Acknowledgement Of Country
I would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Wiradjuri Nation and extend that respect to other Community members present.
MAYOR’S MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC GALLERY
I would also like to welcome all members of the gallery here tonight and acknowledge those who are participating in the peaceful protest relating to the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter.
The order of business for tonight has been arranged to enable Council to deal with RP-1 Petition on the Animal Shelter as the first item of business on the agenda.
For the Gallery’s benefit tonight’s report will deal with the budget variations to further enhance improvements at the facility. Not in time for this report, was the release of the external review which was made publicly available Friday just gone. A further report to the June Policy and Strategy Committee meeting will have the priority actions tabled with Council coming out of the external reviewer’s recommendations.
I would like to respectfully request that members of the gallery do not interject or call out whilst the meeting is underway and that you comply with any directions given by myself as Chairperson of the meeting. This will ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting.
You are welcome to remain for the entire Council meeting or you may choose to leave once a resolution on RP-1 is passed.
I thank you for your cooperation.
APOLOGIES
An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Councillor A Negline and for the delayed arrival of Councillor J McLaren on the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and G Hiscock.
CARRIED
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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On the Motion of Councillors G Hiscock and K Pascoe That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Supplementary Council Meeting held on 9 May 2016 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
Declarations Of Interest
Councillor A Brown declared a Pecuniary Interest, the reason being that he provides professional training services to Council.
Councillor A Brown declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 DECLARATION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER the reason being that he has a development application before Council and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 DECLARATION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER the reason being that his business involves development applications and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Poynter and K Pascoe That Council bring forward consideration of RP-1 PETITION - WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL ANIMAL SHELTER as the first item of business. |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and A Brown That Council: a receive and note the online petition b receive a further report for the June Policy and Strategy Committee meeting detailing a timetable for the implementation of requests made by the petition and the recommendations made in Dr J Michelsen’s report |
MAYORAL MINUTE
Councillor J McLaren entered the meeting, the time being 6:35pm.
REPORTS FROM POLICY AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE
PSRP-4 DA16/0103 - DWELLING & GARAGE - SPRING STREET, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 |
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On the Motion of Councillors A Brown and G Conkey OAM That Council defer consideration of DA16/0103 Dwelling and Garage at Spring Street, Wagga Wagga to the June 2016 Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting.
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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PSRP-5 DA14/0514 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A 7 UNIT MULTI DWELLING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMUNITY TITLE SUBDIVISION AT 17 ALBURY STREET, WAGGA WAGGA |
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A Motion was moved by Councillors A Brown and K Poynter. That Council note the email received from MJM Consulting and defer consideration of DA14/0514 for 7 Multi Dwelling Housing Development with Community Title Subdivision, 17 Albury Street, Wagga Wagga, pending any further advice from the developer.
An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor G Conkey OAM and seconded by Councillor P Funnell.
That Council refuse Development Application DA14/0514 for 7 Multi Dwelling Housing Development with Community Title Subdivision, 17 Albury Street, Wagga Wagga, the reason being that it does not comply with the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010.
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was CARRIED and become the Motion.
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On the Motion of Councillors G Conkey OAM and P Funnell That Council refuse Development Application DA14/0514 for 7 Multi Dwelling Housing Development with Community Title Subdivision, 17 Albury Street, Wagga Wagga, the reason being that it does not comply with the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010.
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and A Brown That RP-7 and RP-9 be adopted as recommended in the business papers. |
REPORTS FROM STAFF
RP-1 PETITION - WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL ANIMAL SHELTER was moved forward for consideration as the first item of business.
Councillors K Pascoe and A Brown declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:28pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Poynter and D Tout That Council delegate, as outlined below, to the General Manager, the powers, authorities, duties and functions of the Council as shown in the Schedule hereto, subject to the limitations and exceptions as shown: SCHEDULE a All powers, authorities, duties and functions of the Council conferred under the Local Government Act, 1993 other than the functions listed in Section 377 of that Act as matters incapable of being delegated b All powers, authorities, duties and functions conferred or imposed on the Council under any other Act LIMITATIONS a A power, authority, duty or function the subject of this delegation shall not be exercised in a particular case if the holder of the office of General Manager receives a direction from the Council withdrawing a power, authority, duty or function in relation to any matter for which the Council is enabled to withdraw that power, authority, duty or function b These delegations may be exercised only in accordance with legislation, prescribed standards, codes, policies and decisions of the Council EXCEPTIONS a Resolution of any matter relating to a development application requested by two or more Councillors to be referred to the Council by notice in writing addressed to the General Manager b Determination of any development application, which relies on a SEPP 1 application that is required to be referred to the Council for determination in accordance with any directive issued by the Department of Planning c Any matter required under clause 47E of the Local Government Act 1993, ‘development of community land’, to be referred to the Council d Development applications submitted either as applicant or landowner by Councillors, senior officers or staff with delegations in the Planning Services Directorate e Determination of any matter involving Council properties other than: i operational matters including maintenance, repairs and improvement ii leases or tenancies iii development applications where the property is a community asset, there has been no public objection, and there is no commercial advantage to the Council from any proposed works iv for minor types of development on operational land, where there are no community objections, and there is no commercial advantage to the Council from any proposed works f Any commercial activity involving Council assets other than specified in EXCEPTION (e)(ii) g Those functions or matters which are required to be exercised ‘by resolution’ of the Council |
Councillors K Pascoe and A Brown re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:31pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and G Conkey OAM That Council: a authorise, in accordance with Clause 131 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, the write-off of Outstanding Debtor Accounts and Rates totalling $60,034.55 against the existing Provisions for Doubtful Debts as outlined in the report b note the $27,974.05 total for outstanding accounts under $1,000 which is also to be written off under the General Manager’s delegation |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and A Brown That Council: a approve the variations to the 2015/16 original budget for the month ended 30 April 2016 and note the forecast balanced budget as presented in this report b note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9 Division 3: Clause 203) that the financial position of Council is satisfactory having regard to the original estimates of income and expenditure and the recommendations made above c note Council’s external investments as at 30 April 2016 |
Councillor A Brown vacated the chamber and did not return, the time being 7:50pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and J McLaren That Council: a utilise up to $516,320 in funding from the Internal Loans Reserve as an alternative to external borrowings to complete the remainder of the 2015/16 borrowings program for capital projects as identified in this report b utilise up to $1.83 million as an internal loan utilising funding from the Livestock Marketing Centre Reserve as an alternative to external borrowings to complete the remainder of the 2015/16 borrowings program for the RiFL project, with a repayment period not to exceed 10 years c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all necessary documents as required d investigate funding sources and receive a further report which proposes to repay the Livestock Marketing Centre Reserve the $1.2 million utilised last financial year for the RIFL project, over a 10 year repayment period, as per Council’s Internal Loan Borrowings Policy POL 020 |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and K Poynter That Council: a be represented at the 2016 NSW Public Libraries Association Conference and Annual General Meeting to be held in Ulladulla on 22-25 November 2016 b appoint two (2) Councillors as Council’s delegates to attend the conference |
Councillor P Funnell nominated Councillors Y Braid and D Tout.
Councillors Y Braid and D Tout accepted the nominations.
Councillor Y Braid and D Tout were duly elected to attend the 2016 NSW Public Libraries Association Conference in Ulladulla on 22-25 November 2016.
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and A Brown That Council: a receive and note the report b authorise the General Manager or his delegate to sign the Equestrian Facilities Operation Deed with Charles Sturt University c authorise the execution of all documents under Council’s common seal as necessary |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and J McLaren That Council: a receive and note the content of this report b write to Roads and Maritime Services and the NSW Police and advise that it intends to change directional controls on the roundabout at the intersection of Morgan Street and Peter Street to allow through vehicle movements from both eastbound and both westbound lanes on Morgan Street |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and A Brown That Council endorse the scope of work and timelines of the Planning Task Force as outlined in this report. |
Councillor Y Braid vacated the chamber, the time being 8:29pm.
Councillor Y Braid re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:33pm.
RP-10 PLANNING PROPOSALS FOR LAND AT INGLEWOOD ROAD GUMLY GUMLY AND 77 OLD NARRANDERA ROAD AND 17 RIVER ROAD, GOBBAGOMBALIN |
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A Motion was moved by Councillors K Poynter and K Pascoe.
That Council in line with the recommendations of the Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013-2043, defer consideration of land identified as potential urban land and potential intensification until the relevant strategic work is completed by the Planning Task Force.
An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor P Funnell and seconded by Councillor J McLaren. That Council proceeds with the gateway application process for 77 Old Narrandera Road and 17 River Road, Gobbagombalin and Inglewood Road, Gumly Gumly.
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was LOST.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Poynter and K Pascoe That Council in line with the recommendations of the Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013-2043, defer consideration of land identified as potential urban land and potential intensification until the relevant strategic work is completed by the Planning Task Force. RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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On the Motion of Councillors K Poynter and G Conkey OAM That Council: a receive and note the minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 28 April 2016 b receive a report at the June 2016 Ordinary Council meeting that provides options on placing a moratorium on, or limiting new applications for, development on the Murrumbidgee River floodplain, not contained within the main City levee, until the revision of the Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan is completed |
closed COUNCIL
On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and P Funnell That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8:50pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and G Hiscock That CONF-1 to CONF-4 and CONF-6, be adopted as recommended in the business papers. |
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
CONF-1 PROPOSED GRAZING LICENCE AGREEMENT - TASMAN AND EDISON ROADS, EAST WAGGA |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and G Hiscock That Council: a agree to enter into a five (5) year grazing licence agreement with Patrick Raymond Dwyer upon the following terms: i Property - Lots 11 and 12 in DP 1163676 at East Wagga ii Term - five (5) years commencing 1 June 2016 iii Rental - as noted in the body of this report b authorise the execution of all necessary documents under Council’s Seal as necessary |
CONF-2 PROPOSED AIRPORT SUB-LEASE TO C & J CABOT SUPER FUND PTY LTD |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and G Hiscock That Council: a agree to enter into a sub-lease agreement with C & J Cabot Super Pty Ltd upon the terms outlined in the body of this report b authorise the execution of all necessary documents under Council’s common seal as necessary c note and approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report |
CONF-3 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PART LOT 42 DP 1000852 AT ESTELLA FOR ROAD PURPOSES |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and G Hiscock That Council: a agree to acquire part Lot 42 DP 1000852 at Estella upon the terms outlined in the body of this report b upon acquisition agree to dedicate the land as public road c authorise execution of all necessary documents under Council’s common seal as necessary d note and approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report |
CONF-4 WAGGA AIRPORT SUB-LEASE TO MOBIL OIL AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and G Hiscock That Council: a enter into a sub-lease agreement with Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd upon the terms outlined in the body of this report b note the proposal by Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd to assign the sub-lease to an entity of World Fuel Services Pty Ltd c delegate authority to the General Manager to negotiate assignment of the sub-lease to an entity of World Fuel Services Pty Ltd d delegate authority to the General Manager to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Poynter That Council defer consideration of this matter pending further information. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and G Hiscock That Council enter into the attached Term Sheet with Genesee & Wyoming Australia regarding Stage Two of the RiFL Hub Program being the development of the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub. |
At this stage of the meeting, all staff with the exception of the General Manager, Manager People & Culture, Acting Strategic Partner People & Culture and Manager Executive Services vacated the chamber, the time being 9:20pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors G Conkey OAM and P Funnell That Council receive and note the report provided by the General Manager |
Reversion to open COUNCIL
On the Motion of Councillors K Poynter and K Pascoe That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 9:45pm. |
At this stage of the meeting, staff re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:45pm.
report of proceedings of closed COUNCIL
On the Motion of Councillors K Poynter and K Pascoe That the recommendations contained in the report of the proceedings of the Closed Council be adopted. |
QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
No Questions/Business with Notice received.
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9:48pm.
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MAYOR