Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 27 March 2017.

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid

Councillor Paul Funnell

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

Councillor Dallas Tout

In Attendance

Acting General Manager                                                        (Mr R Knight)

Financial Sector Manager                                                      (Mrs N Te Pohe)

Community Sector Manager                                                 (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Commercial Operations Sector Manager                           (Mrs C Angel)

Commercial Development Sector Manager                       (Mr P Somerville)

Project Advisor                                                                        (Mr J Bolton)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance                                    (Mrs I Hensley)

Manager Finance                                                                   (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager Community Services                                             (Ms M Scully)

Manager City Strategy                                                            (Mr T Kell)

Manager Executive Support                                                  (Mr S Gray)

Manager Operations                                                               (Mr S Jewell)

Manager City Development                                                   (Mr H Singh)

Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation)                   (Mr B Creighton)

Senior Town Planner                                                             (Mr Adriaan Stander)

Economic Development Officer                                            (Mr A Stockman)

Corporate Strategy Coordinator                                           (Miss N Smith)

Strategic Town Planner                                                         (Mr D McDonald)

Aboriginal Youth & Community Development Officer       (Mr S Kirby)

Strategic Partner – Corporate Governance & Risk           (Mrs N Johnson)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mr J Lang)

Governance Officer                                                                (Miss B King)

 


 

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.

APOLOGIES

No apologies received.

 

 

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

 

17/060       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and D Hayes

That leaves of absence be granted to Councillor T Koschel for 27 March 2017 and Councillor D Tout for 1 April 2017 to 30 April 2017.

CARRIED

 

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 27 FEBRUARY 2017

 

17/061       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 February 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

  

 

Declarations Of Interest    

Councillor D Hayes declared a Pecuniary Interest in CONF-5 APPOINTMENT OF SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being that a person nominated for the Sister City Community Committee donated to the election campaign and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Pecuniary Interest in CONF-5 APPOINTMENT OF SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being that a person nominated for the Sister City Community Committee donated to the election campaign and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Pecuniary Interest in CONF-9 SOLID WASTE - KERBSIDE WASTE CONTRACT the reason being that a client of hers may tender for the contract and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA16/0728 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR FOUR DWELLINGS WITH ATTACHED SECONDARY DWELLINGS AND TORRENS TITLE SUBDIVISION the reason being that he is the sole Director of DAVTIL Pty Ltd who is the applicant and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non Pecuniary, Non-Significant Interest in RP-8 SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL FREE AND PROHIBITED ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ZONES FOR EVENTS the reason being that he is a member of Wollundry Rotary and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non Pecuniary Interest in RP-9 MEMBERSHIP OF RIVERINA REGIONAL TOURISM the reason being that his son is involved in Regional Tourism and on one of the Committees and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in CONF-9 SOLID WASTE - KERBSIDE WASTE CONTRACT and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Tout declared a Non Pecuniary, Significant Interest in CONF-5 APPOINTMENT OF SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being that a relative is mentioned in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Non-Pecuniary, Non-Significant Interest in RP-8 SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL FREE AND PROHIBITED ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ZONES FOR EVENTS the reason being that he is a member of Wollundry Rotary and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-9 MEMBERSHIP OF RIVERINA REGIONAL TOURISM the reason being that his daughter in law is a Board member of the Destination NSW Riverina and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-20 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM 2016/2017 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF ASSESSMENT PANEL the reason being that his son and daughter in law are part owners of the Romano’s Hotel and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

RP-16 PLANNING PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LAND AT OLD BOMEN ROAD & EAST STREET, CARTWRIGHTS HILL

·         Mr Kerry Christie – Speaking against the report

·         Mr Garry Salvestro – Speaking against the report

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

17/062       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and V Keenan  

That Council bring forward consideration of RP-16 PLANNING PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LAND AT OLD BOMEN ROAD & EAST STREET, CARTWRIGHTS HILL to follow the public discussion forum.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


 

RP-16        PLANNING PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LAND AT OLD BOMEN ROAD & EAST STREET, CARTWRIGHTS HILL

 

17/063       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and V Keenan

That Council defer consideration of RP-16 PLANNING PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LAND AT OLD BOMEN ROAD & EAST STREET, CARTWRIGHTS HILL until the 24 April 2017 Ordinary Council Meeting.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS – SECTION 375A(3) LOVEL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

MAYORAL MINUTE

 

MM-1  MAYORAL MINUTE – RESTORE INDEXATION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT

 

17/064       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council:

a        write to Federal Member, the Honourable Michael McCormack MP to urge him to lobby to abolish the freeze on Financial Assistance Grants, restore indexation and restore funding to the level that would be if indexation had been applied

b        write to Senator Deborah O’Neill to urge her to lobby to abolish the freeze on Financial Assistance Grants, restore indexation and restore funding to the level that would be if indexation had been applied

c       write to Senator, the Honourable Fiona Nash to urge her to lobby to abolish the freeze on Financial Assistance Grants, restore indexation and restore funding to the level that would be if indexation had been applied

d       write to the Honourable Paul Fletcher MP to urge him to lobby to abolish the freeze on Financial Assistance Grants, restore indexation and restore funding to the level that would be if indexation had been applied

e       write to the Honourable Stephen Jones MP, to urge him to lobby to abolish the freeze on Financial Assistance Grants, restore indexation and restore funding to the level that would be if indexation had been applied

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

 

NOM-1      NOTICE OF MOTION - PLANNING TASKFORCE

 

17/065       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and P Funnell

That Council receive a report at the 24 April 2017 Ordinary Council meeting, in relation to the purpose, constituency and deliverables of the Planning Task Force as outlined in the scope of works adopted in May 2016.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

17/066       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:

  • Items where councillors wish to speak
  • Items where no councillors wish to speak
  • Confidential
  • Matter of urgency
  • Closure of Meeting

That RP-6, RP-7, RP-11, RP-12 and RP-18 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

REPORTS FROM STAFF

 

RP-1          DA16/0728 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR FOUR DWELLINGS WITH ATTACHED SECONDARY DWELLINGS AND TORRENS TITLE SUBDIVISION

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:18pm.

17/067       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council approve DA16/0728 for four dwellings with attached secondary dwellings and Torrens Title subdivision at 12-14 Kellerman Crescent, Boorooma subject to the recommended conditions as published in the Section 79C Assessment Report for DA16/0728.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS – SECTION 375A(3) LOVEL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber at 7:19pm.

 

RP-2          CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE

 

17/068       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       alter resolution 16/305 adopted at the Ordinary Council Meeting held 21 November 2016 being:

“That Council alter part (a) of resolution 16/276 – COUNCIL MEETING AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE from 31 October 2016 to read as follows:

a       endorse Council Meetings to be held monthly

b       endorse the Draft Code of Meeting Practice and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 28 March 2017 to 24 April 2017 and invite public submissions

c       receive a further report following the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the Draft Code of Meeting Practice

ii        proposing adoption of the Code unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


 

RP-3          2017 AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE

 

17/069       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Tout

That Council:

a       consider Council representation at the 2017 Annual Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) Conference to be held from 4 to 6 May 2017 in Penrith

b       appoint one Councillor as Council’s delegate to attend the ALGWA Conference

CARRIED

 

Councillor P Funnell nominated Councillor Y Braid

 

Councillor Y Braid accepted the nomination.

 

Councillor Y Braid was appointed to represent Council at the 2017 Annual Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) Conference from 4 to 6 May 2017 in Penrith.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

V Keenan

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


 

RP-4          NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY – CALL FOR MOTIONS

A Motion was moved by Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell

 

That Council:

a       endorse submitting a motion/s to the National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference on 18 to 21 June 2017

b       endorse the Mayor’s attendance at the conference as a voting delegate

c        appoint further Councillor/s as non-voting delegates

 

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor D Tout and seconded by Councillor D Hayes

 

That Council:

a       endorse submitting a motion/s to the National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference on 18 to 21 June 2017

b       endorse the Mayor’s attendance at the conference as a voting delegate

c        appoint one further Councillor as a non-voting delegate

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

 

For the Amendment

Against the Amendment

D Hayes

Y Braid

D Tout

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

The AMENDMENT on being put was LOST.

 

17/070       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell

That Council:

a       endorse submitting a motion/s to the National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference on 18 to 21 June 2017

b       endorse the Mayor’s attendance at the conference as a voting delegate

c       appoint further Councillor/s as non-voting delegates

CARRIED

 

Councillor R Kendall nominated Councillor V Keenan.

 

Councillor V Keenan accepted the nomination.

 

Councillor R Kendall self-nominated.

 

Councillors V Keenan and R Kendall, along with the Mayor were appointed to represent Council at the National General Assembly Conference to be held 18 to 21 June 2017.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

D Tout

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

RP-5          AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE - INDEPENDENT MEMBER REMUNERATION

 

17/071       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and D Tout

That Council endorse that remuneration fees for independent external members of Council’s Audit and Risk Committee remain unaltered.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


 

RP-6          POL 100 FRAUD AND CORRUPTION PREVENTION POLICY

 

17/072       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council:

a       receive the draft POL 100 Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy

b       endorse the draft POL 100 Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and invite public submissions on the draft policy

c       receive a further report following the public exhibition period:

(i)      addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed policy

(ii)     proposing adoption of the policy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

RP-7          CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA CULTURAL PROTOCOLS

 

17/073       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council:

a       endorse the revised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Protocols: A guide for Councillors and Council staff

b       place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 28 March 2017 to 24 April 2017 and invite public submissions on the document

c       receive a further report following the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the revised protocols

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

RP-8          SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL FREE AND PROHIBITED ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ZONES FOR EVENTS

 

17/074       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and R Kendall

That Council endorse the suspension of the alcohol free and prohibited alcohol consumption zones in the area detailed in the attached map for the following two events:

·         Gears and Beers – 30 September and 1 October 2017

·         Wagga Live – 31 December 2017

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

RP-9          MEMBERSHIP OF RIVERINA REGIONAL TOURISM

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chair and the chamber, the time being 7:53pm.

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7.53pm.

Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout assumed the Chair, the time being 7.53pm.

17/075       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       discontinue with the paid financial membership of RRT (or any proposed new entity)

b       continue to work collaboratively with LGA’s in the region and RMDN on projects including the support of Taste Riverina 2017 with a $5,000 financial contribution from City of Wagga Wagga in 2017/18

c       utilise remaining membership/product development funds for investment in tourism initiatives supported by both our City and the new RMDN, a range of matched funding is available including DNSW event funding, DNSW Tourism Product Development, ARTN Funding and Department of Industry Tourism funding

d       put forward an Expression of Interest to host the RMDN staff in suitable and available City of Wagga Wagga office space

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout vacated the chair, the time being 7.54pm.

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 7:54pm.

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 7.54pm.


 

RP-10        AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE

 

17/076       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council defer consideration of RP-10 AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE until the 24 April 2017 Council Meeting.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-11        FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2017

 

17/077       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2016/17 budget variations for the month ended 28 February 2017 and note the deficit budget of ($14K) 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 details of the external investments as at 28 February 2017 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

CARRIED

 


RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-12        SALE OF LAND FOR UNPAID RATES

 

17/078       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council:

a       continue to discuss and negotiate with property holders whose outstanding rates are greater than five years in an effort to arrange an agreed payment plan

b       if an agreed payment plan with ratepayers is not able to be achieved, or is not adhered to, then pursuant to Section 713 of the Local Government Act 1993, sell the land and properties detailed in this report to recover unpaid Rates, Annual Charges, Interest and Extra Charges

c       authorise the affixing of the Council seal to the Transfer documents in order to effect the transfer of ownership for properties sold by Council at the public auction for unpaid rates and charges

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

RP-13        CONSULTATION WITH STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

 

17/079       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council:

a       notes that two Councillor workshops were held on 13 and 20 February 2017 in response to resolution part a contained in report NOM-2 Notice of Motion – Conference Centre Project from the January 30 2017 Council Meeting

b       notes that the General Manager or their delegate will arrange bi-monthly meetings with Mr Michael McCormack, MP and Mr Daryl Maguire, MP to ensure a coordinated planning approach for Wagga Wagga

c       notes that Council officers will continue to liaise with state and federal government agencies to ensure alignment of local strategies and projects to regional and national priorities

d       notes that further reports via Councillor Bulletin updates will be provided in relation to ongoing communication with state and federal agencies

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


 

RP-14        HAMPDEN BRIDGE - FINAL REPORT

 

17/080       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell

That Council:

a          receive the attached concept design

b          hold a site visit prior to a Councillor workshop and prior to a further report to Council

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber, the time being 7:59pm.

 

RP-15        INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016

 

17/081       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council accept the Integrated Planning and Reporting Quarterly Performance Report for the quarter ended 31 December 2016.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


Councillor P Funnell re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:00pm.

 

RP-16 PLANNING PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LAND AT OLD BOMEN ROAD & EAST STREET, CARTWRIGHTS HILL was moved forward for consideration following the Public discussion forum.

 

RP-17        SECTION 356 DONATION - HENWOOD PARK FOOTBALL CLUB INC - REQUEST TO WAIVE SEWER CHARGES

 

17/082       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes

That Council:

a       waive sewer charges of $1,163.42 to the Henwood Park Football Club Inc. in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993

b       make provision in Council’s draft Delivery and Operation Plan 2017/18 (Proposed S356 Donations) for the ongoing waiver of the sewer charges related to the Rawlings Park club house located at the corner of Forest and Hume Street, Lake Albert

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-18        SECTION 356 DONATION REQUEST - URANQUNITY JUNIOR CRICKET CLUB

 

17/083       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council provide a once-off donation of $374.40 to the Uranquinty Junior Cricket Club in accordance with section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 on the basis of the inaugural status of the junior cricket program and limited sessions booked.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-19        VENUE NAMING SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

 

17/084       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan

That Council:

a       approve the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement with Wagga Rugby League Inc. to sell the naming rights for Field 2A at the Wagga Wagga Exhibition Centre with the agreement to include:

i          a three year period with an option to extend this for an additional three years

ii         and the provision of sponsorship to Wagga Rugby League Inc. being a minimum of $15,000 per annum to be re-negotiated after the initial three years

iii        clauses that ensure all funds generated are used on improving local sporting facilities

b       approve the proposed locations for McDonalds signage to be displayed on site as follows:

i         one illuminated sign on the scoreboard structure

ii        two fence signs approximately 6m by 750mm located either side of the midpoint gate on the eastern side of the ground

iii       one sign located at the western side of the clubhouse building within clear vision from the carpark and adjacent service road.

iv       one sign on the southern side of the clubhouse building facing the southern entry gate

v        Signage at all entry points to the complex

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-20        ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM 2016/2017 - RECOMMENDATIONS OF ASSESSMENT PANEL

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chair and the chamber, the time being 8:04pm.

Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout assumed the chair, the time being 8.04pm.

17/085       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and V Keenan

That Council approve the successful applications from the assessment process for the 2016/17 Economic Development Grants Program as detailed in this report.

CARRIED

  

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout vacated the chair, the time being 8.06pm.

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 8:06pm.

 

Councillor D Hayes vacated the chamber, the time being 8.06pm.

 

Councillor D Hayes re-entered the Chamber, the time being 8.07pm.


QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

The following Questions/Business with Notice were raised to be addressed in the next available Business paper.

 

1.            Councillor D Hayes asked if staff are looking at the roadside reserves grants and requested further information.

 

2.            Councillor D Hayes asked if staff are looking at Smart Cities and requested further information.

 

3.            Councillor D Hayes raised a query if any Council staff attended the PFAS contamination meeting, and if so, can Councillors receive an update on this in the Councillors bulletin?

 

 

closed COUNCIL

17/086       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8.09pm.

CARRIED

 

AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

17/087       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:

  • Items where councillors wish to speak
  • Items where no councillors wish to speak
  • Confidential
  • Matter of urgency
  • Closure of Meeting

That CONF-2 and CONF-4 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

 

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

 

CONF-1    PROPOSED SALE OF COUNCIL PROPERTY - 34 JOHNSTON STREET, WAGGA WAGGA

 

17/088       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       undertake relocation of the existing sewer to be funded from the Sewer fund, and undertake a subsequent valuation

b       sell the property at 34 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga taking into account the revised valuation as outlined in the terms of this report

c       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate, pursuant to section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 to negotiate a sale in accordance with the parameters outlined in Table A

d       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute all necessary documents upon successful negotiation

e       approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

CONF-2    RFT2017/18 TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

 

17/089       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept the offers of Andrew Hamilton Tree Services Pty Ltd, Mark Kendall Tree Services and Quinn’s Tree Care for Tree Maintenance Services in the schedule of rates submitted

b       authorise the General Manager or his delegate to enter into contracts with Andrew Hamilton Tree Services Pty Ltd, Mark Kendall Tree Services and Quinn’s Tree Care for the provision of Tree Maintenance Services

c       authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required

 

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

CONF-3    RFT2017-20 SUPPLY OF PASSENGER & BAGGAGE SCREENING SERVICES

 

17/090       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell

That Council:

a       accept the conforming offer from MSS Security Pty Ltd at the lump sum of $883,376.00 including GST as was submitted in their tender

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with MSS Security Pty Ltd for the supply of passenger and baggage screening services

c       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract as set out in the contract documents

d       approves the implementation of the revised Passenger Screening Fee of $13.46 per outgoing passenger effective 1 July 2017

 

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

CONF-4    EOI 2017/601 - ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT

 

17/091       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council:

a          accept the proposal from Ecosave Pty Ltd to conduct a Detailed Facility Study

b          reject all other non-conforming offers

c          receive a further report upon completion of the Detailed Facility Study

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-5    APPOINTMENT OF SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Councillor D Tout declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:54pm.

Councillor D Hayes declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:54pm.

Councillor V Keenan declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:54pm.

17/092       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell

That Council:

a          appoint independent representatives to the Sister City Community Committee as outlined in the report

b          appoint a Councillor to the Sister City Community Committee

CARRIED

 

Councillor R Kendall nominated by Councillor V Keenan.

 

Councillor Y Braid nominated by Councillor K Pascoe.

 

Councillor K Pascoe accepted the nomination.

 

Councillors K Pascoe was appointed as a Councillor member on the Sister City Community Committee.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

 

Councillor D Hayes re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:01pm.

 

Councillor V Keenan re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:01pm.

 

Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:02pm.

 

Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber and did not return, the time being 9:05pm.

 

 

CONF-6    AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MINUTES - 16 FEBRUARY 2017

 

17/093       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and Y Braid

That Council endorse the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee Meeting held on 16 February 2017.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


 

CONF-7    OASIS AQUATIC CENTRE - NATURAL GAS SUPPLY AGREEMENT

 

17/094       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council:

a       in accordance with s55(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, not to invite tenders for the supply of natural gas at the Oasis Aquatic Centre on the grounds that competitive tenderers are unavailable

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Natural Gas Supply Agreement with Origin Energy LPG Limited for the supply of gas to the Oasis Aquatic Centre for the period 1 April 2017 – 31 March 2018

c       authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to documents as required

d       note and approve the budget variation as detailed in the budget section of the report

e       draft the 17/18 budget to take into account the new gas price contract

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-8    RIVERINA INTERMODAL FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS (RIFL) HUB AND GENESEE & WYOMING AUSTRALIA FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

 

17/095       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council defer consideration of CONF-8 RIVERINA INTERMODAL FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS (RIFL) HUB AND GENESEE & WYOMING AUSTRALIA FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT to the next available Council meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-9    SOLID WASTE - KERBSIDE WASTE CONTRACT

Councillor V Keenan declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 9:41pm.

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 9:41pm.

17/096       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a        notes that:

i            on 18 December 2006, following a tender process conducted under s55 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Council accepted a tender by Suez Recycling & Recovery Pty Ltd ACN 002 902 605 (formerly, SITA Australia Pty Ltd) (Suez) and after notifying Suez of its acceptance on 9 January 2007, Council and Suez executed a Contract for Kerbside Waste Collection Services (Existing Contract)

ii          following a resolution of Council on 29 August 2016, Council and Suez entered into a Deed of Variation to extend the Existing Contract by a period of 6 months

iii         the term of the Existing Contract will now expire on 30 September 2017, at which time new waste services will need to be ready to commence

iv         unless the commencement date for the New Waste Services is extended by at least six month beyond the expiry date of the Existing Contract, the new request for tender process (or processes) may be uncompetitive, may not achieve the best value for money for Council, and may be open to criticism

b        resolves that because of extenuating circumstances, a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders for a contract for the waste services that are currently being carried out under the Existing Contract, for the period of six-months and one day from 1 October 2017 until 1 April 2018 (Interim Contract)

c        note that the reasons for Council’s decision that a satisfactory result would not be achieved by inviting tenders for the Interim Contract are that:

v          Council has prepared new contracts and request for tender documents to engage a contractor or contractors to carry out New Waste Services following the expiry of the Existing Contract

vi         if the New Waste Services were required to commence immediately following the current date of expiry of the Existing Contract, the short timeframe for mobilisation may result in an uncompetitive tender process and Council not achieving best value for money, and could also open the processes to criticism. However, these risks would be alleviated if the proposed commencement date for the New Waste Services was extended until 2 April 2018

vii       if Council was to invite tenders for the Interim Contract, the limited timeframe to mobilise and the costs of mobilisation for a six-month and one day contract would likely discourage any potential tenderer from participating other than the incumbent contractor under the Existing Contract

viii      there are cost efficiencies in engaging Suez though the Existing Contract rather than drafting and negotiating a new Interim Contract

d        authorise the General Manager or their delegate to execute the deed of variation included with the attached confidential report in order to extend the Existing Contract by six months and one day until 1 April 2018

CARRIED

  

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

R Kendall

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Councillor V Keenan re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:48pm.

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:48pm.

 

REVERSION TO OPEN COUNCIL

 

17/097       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 9.48pm.

CARRIED

report of proceedings of closed COUNCIL

17/098       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That the recommendations contained in the report of the proceedings of the Closed Council be adopted.

CARRIED

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9.54pm.

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR