Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 24 April 2017.

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid

Councillor Paul Funnell

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

In Attendance

Acting General Manager                                                        (Ms C Angel)

Chief Financial Officer                                                            (Mrs N Te Pohe)

Community Sector Manager                                                 (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Commercial Development Sector Manager                       (Mr P Somerville)

Project Adviser                                                                        (Mr J Bolton)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance                                    (Ms I Hensley)

Manager Finance                                                                   (Mrs C Rodney)

Acting Manager People & Culture                                       (Ms T Jackson)

Manager City Strategy                                                            (Mr T Kell)

Manager Executive Support                                                  (Mr S Gray)

Manager Operations                                                               (Mr S Jewell)

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

Strategic Partner Corporate Governance & Risk               (Mrs N Johnson)

Acting Strategic Partner People & Culture                         (Mrs M Bett)

Senior Town Planner                                                             (Mr S Cook)

Strategic Town Planner                                                         (Mr D McDonald)

Acting Corporate Strategic Planning Coordinator             (Ms N Smith)

Social Planning Coordinator                                                 (Ms L Saffery)

Strategic Asset Management Officer                                   (Ms B Maclure)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mr J Lang)

Corporate Governance & Risk Coordinator                        (Mrs J Watkins)

 

 

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 were received.

 

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

A leave of absence was granted at the 27 March 2017 Ordinary Council Meeting to Deputy Mayor, D Tout for 1 April 2017 to 30 April 2017 inclusive.

 

 

 

NOTICE TO GALLERY

 

Members of the Gallery, please note that cameras will be present in the gallery this evening to test future livestreaming of Council meetings. This is just a film test that will only be reviewed internally and not actually streamed on the internet or made publicly available.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 27 MARCH 2017

 

17/104       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel

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

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

CM-2         EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 3 APRIL 2017

 

17/105       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 3 April 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant Non Pecuniary Interest in RP-8 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AND QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW AS AT 31 MARCH 2017 the reason being that he has an interest in the Kerbside Waste Contract mentioned in report and vacated the chamber during its consideration of the separated item within the report.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-8 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AND QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW AS AT 31 MARCH 2017 the reason being that she has an interest in the Kerbside Waste Contract mentioned in report and vacated the chamber during its consideration of the separated item within the report.

 

Councillor P Funnell declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-8 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AND QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW AS AT 31 MARCH 2017 the reason being that he has an interest in the Kerbside Waste Contract mentioned in report and vacated the chamber during its consideration of the separated item within the report.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non- Pecuniary Interest in RP-13 SEALING OF TOOYAL ROAD the reason being that a Director or Owner of Rocky Point Quarry is a business partner of his in another venture and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor Y Braid declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in MM-1 MAYORAL MINUTE – GROUP 9 RUGBY LEAGUE SPONSORSHIP REQUEST the reason being that the request came from a person that worked with her for a number years, many years ago and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

RP-4 SLALOM WATER SKIING PROPOSAL FOR LAKE ALBERT

 

 

 

RP-2 PLANNING PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LAND AT OLD BOMEN ROAD & EAST STREET, CARTWRIGHTS HILL

 

·           Mr Charles Hollingworth, Teys Australia Pty Ltd – Speaking against the report

 

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

17/106       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell

That Council bring forward consideration of RP-2 PLANNING PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LAND AT OLD BOMEN ROAD & EAST STREET, CARTWRIGHTS HILL and RP-4 SLALOM SKIING PROPOSAL FOR LAKE ALBERT 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

RP-4          SLALOM WATER SKIING PROPOSAL FOR LAKE ALBERT

 

17/107       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       approve the request to provide land owners consent to lodge a development application for the construction of a sunken slalom water skiing course on Lake Albert

b       authorise land owners consent if Wagga Wagga Watersports Inc choose to lodge a development application for the temporary event usage of Lake Albert for a slalom water skiing course

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

RP-2          PLANNING PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LAND AT OLD BOMEN ROAD & EAST STREET, CARTWRIGHTS HILL

 

17/108       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       receive and note the report on the proposed amendment to the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

b       adopt the planning proposal

c       use Council’s delegated authority to gazette the plan and notify the Department of Planning & Environment of the decision

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Conkey OAM

Y Braid

D Hayes

P Funnell

V Keenan

T Koschel

R Kendall

K Pascoe

 

With the vote being tied four votes each, The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM lodged his casting vote in favour of the Motion.

 

MAYORAL MINUTES

 

MM-1         MAYORAL MINUTE - GROUP 9 RUGBY LEAGUE SPONSORSHIP REQUEST

 

17/109       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council:

a       commit $1,000 for one year sponsorship (2017/2018) to Group 9 Rugby League

b       encourage Group 9 Rugby League to submit an application in the Annual Grants program for future years

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

MM-2         MAYORAL MINUTE - SAMOA VS NSW COUNTRY - RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP PRACTICE MATCH

 

17/110       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council provide $14,415 support to the event that includes:

i         $2,500 contribution to assist in the covering of event costs

ii        $3,000 in additional infrastructure costs (toilets, fencing, etc)

iii       $4,000 in in-kind staff support (planning, setup, pack up and venue management)

iv      $2,675 of in-kind promotion through City of Wagga Wagga’s website and social media

v       $2,240 donation of the ground hire fee in accordance with the Section 356 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

 

NOM-1      ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR PUBLIC FEEDBACK

 

17/111       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council receive a report at the May 2017 or June 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council outlining how decisions are made on which documents are put on public display for comment, when they affect the provision of services to the community. The report to take into account other aspects of the decision-making and project management process, including key milestones, which influence the nature and extent of community consultation, including legislative and procurement requirements in addition to industry best practice.

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

17/112       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

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-5, RP-11, RP-12, RP-14, RP-16, RP-17, M-2, be adopted as recommended in the business papers

CARRIED

 

 

Reports from Staff

 

RP-1          RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

17/113       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council receive and note the report outlining responses to Questions/Business with Notice.

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

RP-2 PLANNING PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LAND AT OLD BOMEN ROAD & EAST STREET, CARTWRIGHTS HILL was moved forward following the Public discussion session.

 

RP-3          RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - PLANNING TASK FORCE

 

17/114       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall

That Council:

a       note the approximate timeframes and update on Strategic Planning matters

b       in accordance with the Policy responses contained within the Wagga Wagga Spatial Plan 2013/2043, resolve to accept planning proposals for Greenfield subdivisions within the containment line identified within the Spatial Plan once the Activation Strategy has been adopted by the Council

c       continue to accept or prepare planning proposals for the following:

i         Planning Anomalies or inconsistencies within the Wagga Wagga LEP 2010

ii        Amendments to the Wagga Wagga LEP 2010 that have positive economic or social impact pursuant to the consideration of the Policy and Strategy Committee on 12 August 2013 and subsequent Council Resolution on 26 August 2013

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

RP-4 SLALOM WATER SKIING PROPOSAL FOR LAKE ALBERT was moved forward following the Public discussion session.

 

 

RP-5          COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RELATING TO THE PROPOSED BMX PUMP TRACK AT EMBLEN PARK

 

17/115       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       note the outcomes of the further consultation and community engagement

b       approve the construction of a BMX pump track at Emblen Park in Tolland in a revised position

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe vacated the Chamber, the time being 7:25pm.

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the Chamber, the time being 7:27pm.

 

RP-6          REMOTE CONTROL CAR TRACK PROPOSAL

 

17/116       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and R Kendall

That Council:

a       endorse Wagga Wagga Remote Control Cars Inc. to use part of Lots 8 & 9 Section F DP7231 in Angel Street, Lake Albert for the development of a remote control car race track

b       enter into a licence agreement with Wagga Wagga Remote Control Cars Inc. upon the following terms:

i         Property – part Lots 8 & 9 Section F DP7231 in Angel Street, Lake Albert

ii        Term – five years on a commencement date to be agreed

iii       Rental – in accordance with Council’s minimum community rent as set out Council’s Revenue and Pricing Policy

c       note that the proposal is subject to the issues regarding noise being addressed through the licence agreement

d       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute all necessary documents on behalf of 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

RP-7          INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING - DRAFT SUITE OF DOCUMENTS

 

17/117       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council:

a       place the following documents on public exhibition for 28 days commencing 27 April 2017 and concluding on 24 May 2017:

i         draft Workforce Plan 2017/21

ii        draft Asset Management Plans: Buildings, Recreational Assets, Sewer, Stormwater and Transport Infrastructure Networks 2017/18

iii       draft combined Delivery Program and Operational 2017/18

iv      draft Fees and Charges for the financial year 2017/18

v       draft Long Term Financial Plan 2017/27

b       receive submissions from the community in relation to these documents throughout the exhibition period

c       consider a further report addressing the submissions received at the Council meeting on 26 June 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

RP-8(A)     FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AND QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW AS AT 31 MARCH 2017

 

17/118       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2016/17 budget variations for the month ended 31 March 2017 and note the balanced budget as presented in this report, with the exception of the budget variation in relation of Development of Business Plan and Kerbside Contract

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 31 March 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

RP-8(b)     FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AND QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW AS AT 31 MARCH 2017

Councillor V Keenan declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:48pm.

Councillor K Pascoe declared and Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary vacated the chamber, the time being 7:48pm.

Councillor P Funnell declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:49pm.

17/119       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council approve the proposed 2016/17 budget variations for the month ended 31 March 2017 in relation of Development of Business Plan and Kerbside Contract.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

 

Councillor V Keenan re-entered the Chamber, the time being 7:49pm.

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the Chamber, the time being 7:49pm.

 

Councillor P Funnell re-entered the Chamber, the time being 7:49pm.

 

 

RP-9          AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE

 

17/120       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel

That Council:

a       endorse the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Airport Advisory Committee (Committee)

b       appoint two Councillors as voting members of the Committee

c       invite the following organisations to nominate a representative as a voting member of the Committee:

·        Qantas Airlines

·        Regional Express Airlines (Rex)

·        Wagga Wagga Business Chamber

·        one independent aviation industry representative

d       invite JetGo and the Department of Defence to nominate a representative as a non-voting member of the Committee

e       invite expressions of interest for two aviation industry representatives as non-voting members of the Committee

f        review the Committee after 12 months

g       approve the following amendments to the Terms of Reference to read as follows:

3(a)       Provide recommendation on the financial performance, annual budget (excluding endorsed fees and charges)

4(c)       Provide Code of Conduct or Induction Training to Committee members

8.1         The Committee may be dissolved by resolution of the Council at any time but otherwise individual members shall cease to hold office at May 30 2021 when applications will be called

10.1      The Committee shall, at its first meeting following appointment, and at the first meeting following the Council annual election of Mayor, elect one of the Councillor representatives appointed under clause 6 to be Chairperson of the Committee and one of its voting members appointed under the same clause to be Deputy Chairperson

11.1       Voting on all matters will be by division otherwise made, in which case the voting shall be by show of hands

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

Councillor P Funnell nominated Councillor K Pascoe.

 

Councillor K Pascoe accepted the nomination.

 

Councillor K Pascoe nominated Councillor T Koschel.

 

Councillor T Koschel accepted the nomination.

 

Councillor V Keenan nominated Councillor D Hayes

 

Councillor D Hayes accepted the nomination.

 

By show of hands, Councillor K Pascoe was duly elected to the Airport Advisory Committee.

 

By draw from a hat, Councillor D Hayes was duly elected to the Airport Advisory Committee.

 

 

RP-10        POL 089 PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO AND INTERACTION BETWEEN COUNCILLORS AND STAFF POLICY

 

17/121       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council defer consideration of POL 089 Provision of Information to and Interaction between Councillors and Staff Policy pending a Councillor workshop.

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

RP-11        AUDIT, RISK AND IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE CHARTER

 

17/122       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       endorses a change in name of the Audit and Risk Committee to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

b       adopts the revised Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Charter

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

RP-12        ENGINEERING GUIDELINES FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

 

17/123       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       adopt the 2017 Engineering Guidelines for Subdivisions and Development Standards incorporating the amendments outlined in the report

b       endorse a review of the 2017 Engineering Guidelines for Subdivisions and Development Standards in twelve months and receive a progress report on the guidelines implementation after that period

c       approve the General Manager or their delegate to make administrative changes to the document as they arise provided that, where changes need to occur that may materially raise the cost of development, the proposed changes be reported to Council and placed on public exhibition prior to being implemented

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

 

RP-13        SEALING OF TOOYAL ROAD

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:00pm.

 

Councillor D Hayes vacated the chamber, the time being 8:03pm.

 

Councillor T Koschel vacated the chamber, the time being 8:03pm.

 

Councillor D Hayes re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:04pm.

 

Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:04pm.

 

17/124       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe

That Council enforce the conditions of consent of the Development Application  DA09/0872 for Rocky Point Quarry.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:18pm.

 

 

RP-14        ACQUISITION OF CROWN LAND AT BOMEN

 

17/125       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       proceed with the compulsory acquisition of the land described as Lot 21 DP 1230517 for public purposes in accordance with the requirements of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991

b       make application to the Minister and Governor for approval to acquire Lot 21 DP 1230517 by compulsory process for public purposes under Section 186(1) of the Local Government Act 1993

c       agree that after acquisition of Lot 21 DP 1230517 the land be classified as Operational Land in accordance with Section 31(2) of the Local Government Act 1993

d       pay compensation to all interest holders entitled to compensation by virtue of the compulsory acquisition on the terms set out in the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991

e       agree that all minerals are to be exempt from the acquisition of Lot 21 DP 1230517

f        delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

 

RP-15        DISABILITY INCLUSION ACTION PLAN 2017-2021

 

17/126       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       endorse the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan which all Councils are legislated to have implemented by 1 July 2017

b       place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and invite public submissions on the draft plan

c       receive a further report following the public exhibition period:

i        addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed Disability Inclusion Action Plan

ii        proposing adoption of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

RP-16        SECTION 356 DONATION - WAGGA WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTRE

 

17/127       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council donate $1,197.75 to The Wagga Women’s Health Centre in accordance with Section 356 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

RP-17        SECTION 356 DONATION REQUEST - ESTELLA EASTER FAMILY EVENT

 

17/128       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council donate $79.00 to the Estella Progress Association in accordance with Section 356 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

M-1            TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES AND SUMMARY - MEETING HELD 9 MARCH 2017

 

A Motion was moved by Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan.

That Council:

a          receive the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 9 March 2017

b          approve the budget variations included in this report

 

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor R Kendall and seconded by Councillor P Funnell.

 

That Council:

a          receive the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 9 March 2017

b          approve the budget variations included in this report with the exception of RP12 Kincaid Street – Centre of Road parking – Review of trial

c          receive a report detailing a review of the Kincaid Street – Centre of Road Parking – Review of trial

 

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was CARRIED and became the Motion.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the Amendment

Against the Amendment

Y Braid

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

17/129       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell

That Council:

a          receive the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 9 March 2017

b          approve the budget variations included in this report with the exception of RP12 Kincaid Street – Centre of Road parking – Review of trial

c          receive a report detailing a review of the Kincaid Street – Centre of Road Parking – Review of trial

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

M-2            FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6 DECEMBER 2016 AND 22 FEBRUARY 2017

 

17/130       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council receive the minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 6 December 2016 and 22 February 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

The following Questions / Business with Notice were raised for a report to be provided to the next available Council meeting.

 

1.      Councillor D Hayes requested information on the length of stay available for campers at Oura Beach and the process in place to monitor and enforce timeframes.

 

2       Councillors V Keenan, R Kendall and K Pascoe requested information on ascetics and urban design for the approaches to the City and throughout the City including:

·                Existing processes and future strategies

·                Design and maintenance of roundabouts including weed control

·                Communication with RMS regarding maintenance schedules on presentation of highway and approaches to the City

 

closed COUNCIL

17/131       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8.48pm.

CARRIED

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

At this stage of the meeting, the Chairperson called a short recess, the time being 8.48pm.

The Chairperson resumed the meeting, the time being 8.54pm.

 

CONFIDENTIAL MAYORAL MINUTE

 

CONFMM-1       CONFIDENTIAL MAYORAL MINUTE – REQUEST TO WAIVER BURIAL FEES

 

17/132       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council:

a          note the extraordinary circumstances of this matter

b          donate $3,183 to the family named within this report in accordance with Section 356 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

17/133       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-1 to CONF-4 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

 

CARRIED

 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

 

CONF-1    RFT2017/16 RIVERSIDE WALKING TRACK CONSTRUCTION WIRADJURI

 

17/134       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Aspect Irrigation & Landscaping P/L atf the Aspect Irrigation & Unit Landscaping Unit Trust for the construction of the riverside walking track at Wiradjuri Reserve in the lump sum amount of $156,646.81 excluding GST

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Contract with Aspect Irrigation & Landscaping P/L atf the Aspect Irrigation & Unit Landscaping Unit Trust for the construction of the riverside walking track at Wiradjuri Reserve.

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

 

CONF-2    RFT2017-516 SUPPLY OF ONE WHEEL LOADER

 

17/135       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Westrac Pty Ltd for the supply of one Caterpillar 950K Wheel Loader for the amount of $295,000 excluding GST

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Westrac Pty Ltd for the supply of one Caterpillar 950K Wheel Loader

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

CONF-3    RFT2017/22 CLEANING OF COUNCIL BUILDINGS

 

17/136       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Prompcorp Pty Ltd in the schedule of rates submitted with their offer for the cleaning of Council buildings

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Prompcorp Pty Ltd for the cleaning of Council buildings for an initial 2 year period

c       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract for 2 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance

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

e       approve the budget variation 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

 

CONF-4    RFQ2017/529 DENSELY GRADED ASPHALT SUPPLY & LAY

 

17/137       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept the offer of CRS (NSW) Pty Ltd. in the schedule of rates submitted with their offer for the supply and laying of densely graded asphalt

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with CRS (NSW) Pty Ltd for the supply and laying of densely graded asphalt

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

 

CONF-5    APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

 

17/138       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council:

a       appoint community representatives to the following committees as contained in this report:

·         Floodplain Risk Management Committee

·         Australia Day Community Committee

b       endorse the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Australia Day Advisory Committee (Committee)

c       endorse the attached Terms of Reference for the Floodplain Risk Management Committee (Committee)

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

 

CONF-6    EXTRAORDINARY AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MINUTES - 23 MARCH 2017

A Motion was moved by Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

 

That Council endorses the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Extraordinary Audit and Risk Committee Meeting held on 23 March 2017.

The MOTION on being put to the meeting was LOST.

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Conkey OAM

Y Braid

R Kendall

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

REVERSION TO OPEN COUNCIL

 

17/139       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 9.15pm.

CARRIED

report of proceedings of closed COUNCIL

17/140       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes

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 9.16pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR