Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 22 May 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

Councillor Dallas Tout

In Attendance

Acting General Manager                                                        (Mr R Knight)

Chief Financial Officer                                                            (Mrs N Te Pohe)

Community Sector Manager                                                 (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Commercial Operations Sector Manager                           (Ms C Angel)

Commercial Development Sector Manager                       (Mr P Somerville)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance                                    (Ms 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)

Team Leader Visitor Economy                                             (Mrs F Hamilton)

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

Asset Remediation Engineer                                                (Mr P Ross)

Youth Development Officer                                                   (Miss S Lehman)

Town Planner                                                                          (Mr S Robins)

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

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mrs L Pezet)

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 were received.

 

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 24 APRIL 2017

 

17/141       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 24 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

 

D Tout

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 

 

Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Pecuniary, Non-Significant Interest in RP-5 TASTE RIVERINA 2017 CONTRIBUTION FOR THE CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA the reason being that Coca Cola Amatil his employer is a major sponsor and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Pecuniary, Non-Significant Interest in CONF-7 VARIATION OF LEASE - OASIS CAFE the reason being that this is one of his customers for his full time employment and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Tout declared a Pecuniary Interest, Non-Significant in RP-14 OURA VILLAGE - REQUEST FOR SEWER UPGRADE SUBSIDY the reason being that he is an Oura resident and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Pecuniary, Significant Interest in RP-15 LOAN WAIVER REQUEST - WAGGA RUGBY LEAGUE the reason being that the Treasurer who wrote the letter has been involved with discussions on a daily basis at my employment and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Pecuniary, Non-Significant Interest in CR-1 COUNCILLOR REPORT - TRAVELLING STOCK ROUTE BETWEEN GANMURRA ROAD AND MUNDOWEY LANE the reason being that report mentions the address where he lives and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Pecuniary, Non-Significant Interest in RP-7 LIGHTS4LAKE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS the reason being that he has financially supported the lights for the lake and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Pecuniary, Non-Significant Interest in CONF-3 MAIN LEVEE BANK UPGRADE - EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS - STAGE 1 the reason being that he does business with two of the property owners.

 

MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

NOM-1      NOTICE OF MOTION - YOUTH COUNCIL/ADVISORY GROUP

 

17/142       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council staff bring forward a report on a process to host an opportunity for young people in the City of Wagga Wagga, so that young people can provide feedback on appropriate model(s) for youth engagement to Council planning and decision making.

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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

NOM-2      NOTICE OF MOTION - REGIONAL RAIL SHUTTLE PROPOSAL

 

17/143       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council:

a       write to Mr Daryl Maguire MP, Member for Wagga Wagga, the Honourable Andrew Constance MP, NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, the Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, NSW Premier, Mr Luke Foley MP, the Leader of the Opposition and Ms Jodi McKay MP, the Shadow Minister for Transport calling for the investigation of new and improved regional rail connections for Wagga Wagga

b       review any response that may be forthcoming and assess any implications for Council that are consistent with its adopted plans

c       otherwise refer the matter to Transport NSW

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

 

D Tout

 

 

COUNCILLOR REPORT

 

CR-1          COUNCILLOR REPORT - TRAVELLING STOCK ROUTE BETWEEN GANMURRA ROAD AND MUNDOWEY LANE

 

17/144       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council:

a          write to the Local Land Services seeking their support on the closure of the travelling stock route between Ganmurra Road and Mundowey Lane on the Old Narrandera Road, for the months of October to April (inclusive) for a period of five years due to conditions set out in the body of this report

b          receive a report back 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

17/145       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

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-10 to RP-13, RP-16 and M-1 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

REPORTS FROM STAFF

 

RP-1          DA17/0204 - 20M X 9M DETACHED SHED. 90 MANUKA ROAD, LAKE ALBERT, LOT 1 DP 1127328

 

17/146       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Tout

That Council approve DA17/0204 for a detached 20m x 9m shed at 90 Manuka Road, Lake Albert, subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 79C Assessment Report for DA17/0204.

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-2          DA17/0205 - 4 BEDROOM DWELLING, SHED AND VARIATION TO BUILDING ENVELOPE. 124 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, MOORONG, LOT 31 DP1149070

 

17/147       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel

That Council approve DA17/0205 for a 4 bedroom dwelling, shed and variation to building envelope at 124 Riverview Drive, Moorong subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 79C Assessment Report for DA17/0205.

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

RP-3          DA17/0116 - DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE. CONSTRUCT A DOUBLE GARAGE AND CARPORT. RELOCATION AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING SHED - 36 GARLAND ST, TURVEY PARK, LOT 10 DP 6801

 

17/148       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel

That Council approve DA17/0116 for Demolition of existing garage, Construction of a double garage and carport, and relocation and extension of existing shed; at 36 Garland Street, Turvey Park, subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 79C Assessment Report for DA17/0116.

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-4          RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS / BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

17/149       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall 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

 

D Tout

 

RP-5          TASTE RIVERINA 2017 CONTRIBUTION FOR THE CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

Councillor T Koschel declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:43pm.

17/150       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and P Funnell

That Council not approve an additional contribution of $2,500 to the 2017 Taste Riverina Festival.

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 T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:44pm.

 

 

RP-6          MAJOR EVENTS SPONSORSHIP REQUESTS

 

17/151       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a one year event support agreement up to an amount of $20,000 with Crow Crow Productions to sponsor the filming of ‘The Merger’ film

i         $12,000 will be committed from the 2016/17 Major Events Sponsorship budget to assist the film producer with pre production costs to be incurred in location scouting, accommodation and logistics

ii        The remaining $8,000 to be committed from the 2017/18 Major Events Sponsorship budget subject to film completion.

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          LIGHTS4LAKE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS

A Motion was moved by Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes

 

That Council consider a request for $3907.50 to be provided to Committee4Wagga for additional works relating to the Lights4Lake Project.

 

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor R Kendall and seconded by Councillor V Keenan

 

That Council:

a          approve the request for $3,552.27 (GST exclusive) to be provided to Committee4Wagga for additional works related to the Lights4Lake project with funding sourced from Section 94 Plan Item RT2 – Upgrade shared path around Lake Albert

b          authorise a change in the original funding source for the $25,000 Section 94 contribution to the Lights4Lake project from Item OS24 Neighbourhood Parks (South) embellishment to Item RT2 Upgrade shared path around Lake Albert

 

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was CARRIED.

 

 

17/152       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan  

That Council:

a          approve the request for $3,552.27 (GST exclusive) to be provided to Committee4Wagga for additional works related to the Lights4Lake project with funding sourced from Section 94 Plan Item RT2 – Upgrade shared path around Lake Albert

b          authorise a change in the original funding source for the $25,000 Section 94 contribution to the Lights4Lake project from Item OS24 Neighbourhood Parks (South) embellishment to Item RT2 Upgrade shared path around 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-8          DRAFT WAGGA WAGGA INTEGRATED TRANSPORT STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2040

 

17/153       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council:

a       acknowledge receipt of a petition against acceptance of the Integrated Transport Report to City of Wagga Wagga and to extend the Gobbagombalin Bridge within the next 10 years

b       notes that the public exhibition period for the independent Peer Review and Summary of Findings report was extended from 29 March 2017 to 31 March 2017 to allow for submissions to be provided up to the Friday of that week

c       notes that the public submissions and petition received in relation to the independent Peer Review and Summary of Findings report have been utilised to develop the draft Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040

d       thanks the community and key stakeholders for their input into the development of the draft Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040

e       receives the draft Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040

f        places the draft Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 on public exhibition for a period exceeding 28 days from 23 May to 30 June 2017, and invite public submissions on the draft document

g       receive a further report following the public exhibition period:

(i)      addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040

(ii)     proposing adoption of the Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-9          COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF MAXWELL FIRE BRIGADE STATION SITE

 

17/154       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel

That Council:

a       proceed with the compulsory acquisition of the land described as Lot 1 DP 309572 for public purposes in accordance with the requirements of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991

b       make application to the Minister and the Governor for approval to acquire Lot 1 DP 309572 by compulsory process for public purposes under Section 186(1) of the Local Government Act 1993

c       agree that after acquisition of Lot 1 DP 309572 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 1 DP 309572

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

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

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-10        CANCELLATION OF RIGHT OF CARRIAGEWAY - LOT 2 DP 1138428 - STURT STREET, WAGGA WAGGA

 

17/155       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       agree to the cancellation of a right of carriageway over Lot 2 DP 1138428 in Sturt Street, Wagga Wagga subject to the conditions noted in the body of this report

b       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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-11        2016/17 LOAN FACILITY

 

17/156       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council utilise up to $1.91M in funding from the Internal Loans Reserve to complete the 2016/17 borrowings program for capital projects identified in this 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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-12        FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 30 APRIL 2017

 

17/157       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2016/17 budget variations for the month ended 30 April 2017 and note the 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 details of the external investments as at 30 April 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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-13        OUTSTANDING DEBTORS AMOUNTS UNRECOVERABLE - PROPOSED WRITE OFF LIST

 

17/158       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       authorise, in accordance with Clause 131 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, the write-off of Outstanding Debtor Accounts totalling $6,954.50 against the existing Provisions for Doubtful Debts as outlined in the report

b       note the $2,825.20 total for outstanding accounts under $1,000 which is also to be written off under the General Manager’s delegation

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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-14        OURA VILLAGE - REQUEST FOR SEWER UPGRADE SUBSIDY

 

17/159       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell

That Council:

a          organise and facilitate a village meeting prior to 10 June 2017 to:

i           discuss and clarify the variety of options in regards to support for septic system upgrades available to village residents. This follows on from the meeting that Council had with the village on 10 April 2016 and the decision of Council not to proceed with sewerage to Oura on 29 March 2016

ii          communicate and discuss the new high risk flood levels with residents. New levels have been introduced that has a major impact on development in the village, none of which have been communicated to the village or explained in any consistent way to residents who enquire to staff at Council

iii         discuss and resolve the classification of Jarvis Street as a Council maintained road and not the current situation where it is classified as a non maintained crown road

b          work with the Oura Progress Association following the village meeting to formulate a report to Council to resolve the above issues in a way that is equitable, legal and fair to all concerned

c          report back to the June/July 2017 Council Meeting with recommendations in relation to the discussion and resolution of the work in (b) above

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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-15        LOAN WAIVER REQUEST - WAGGA RUGBY LEAGUE

Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Pecuniary, Significant Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:14pm.

17/160       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel

That Council:

a          defer the request from Wagga Rugby League to waive the outstanding $15,000 McDonald Park Facility Development Loan until the July 2017 Ordinary Council Meeting to allow for further information to be provided

b          encourage a member of Wagga Rugby League to address at Council’s public access forum

c          defer loan repayments until an outcome of this matter is determined

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 D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:20pm.

 

 

RP-16        POL 100 FRAUD AND CORRUPTION PREVENTION POLICY

 

17/161       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       notes that there were no submissions received during the exhibition period for POL 100 Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy

b       adopts POL 100 Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy

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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-17        NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - VOTING DELEGATE

 

17/162       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe

That Council appoint Councillor R Kendall as the voting delegate for the National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference on 18 to 21 June 2017 should the Mayor not be able to attend.

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

 

D Tout

 

 

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

M-1            AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6 APRIL 2017

 

17/163       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council endorses the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee Meeting held on 6 April 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

 

D Tout

 

 

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 asked the following questions

·      How much will the City of Wagga Wagga receive with the unfreezing of the indexation of Federal Assistance Grants?

·      What will Council do about tapping into the Federal budget measures, such as the Regional Growth Fund?

·      Council was sent the preliminary sampling program report by the Department of Defence in regards to the contamination concerns by the Pfos chemical. It is my understanding that the safety levels for pfos contamination have changed and are now significantly lower levels than those used in the report? Is Council aware of this and will they seek further clarification on this matter with the Department of Defence?

·      Is there an update on the reported footpath issues where the NBN has been installed and the repair job is sub-standard, for example, outside the Home Hotel?

2.         Councillor R Kendall asked how much money will the City of Wagga Wagga not receive with the unfreezing of the indexation of Federal assistance grants?

 

 

closed COUNCIL

17/164       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe  

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7.25pm.

CARRIED

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

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

 

CONF-1    RFQ 2017-523 SUPPLY OF TWO WATER TANK UNITS

 

17/165       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and R Kendall

That Council defer consideration of RFQ 2017-523 SUPPLY OF TWO WATER TANK UNITS until the June 2017 Ordinary Council Meeting to receive an assessment of existing plant to clarify replacement of refurbishment.

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

 

D Tout

 

 

CONF-2    RFQ 2017-526 SUPPLY OF THREE DRUM ROLLERS

 

17/166       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe

That Council defer consideration of RFQ 2017-526 SUPPLY OF THREE DRUM ROLLERS until June 2017 Ordinary Council Meeting to receive an assessment of existing plant to clarify replacement or refurbishment.

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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-3    MAIN LEVEE BANK UPGRADE - EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS - STAGE 1

 

17/167       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       agree to the acquisition of easements for levee over the properties referenced as “A”, “B” and “C” upon the terms set out in the body of this report

b       agree to enter an access licence agreement with the NSW Department of Industry – Lands for the purpose of constructing the levee bank upgrade on affected Crown Land parcels

c       note that a further report will be received regarding the acquisition of easements located on Crown Land

d       agree to the cancellation and re-creation of easements over the properties referenced as “E”, “F”, “G” and “H”

e       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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-4    WAGGA WAGGA MAIN CITY LEVEE - STAGE 1 CONSTRUCTION

 

17/168       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       endorse proceeding with the Tender Evaluation, returning to the Council meeting in June 2017 with the outcome of the evaluation

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate with Office of Environment and Heritage to maintain the endorsement to raise the Main City Levee, making allowance for the possibility that the North Wagga levees may also be constructed to provide a 1 in 100 year level of protection in the future

c       approve the re-forecast 1 May 2017 cost breakdown, maintaining a budget of $23.2m for the project

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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-5    PROPOSED AIRPORT SUB-LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLETON

 

17/169       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       agree to enter into a sub-lease agreement with Peter and/or Kathleen Middleton for hangar site 225 at the Wagga Airport upon the terms outlined in this report as:-

i        Option 2,

b       note that options 1 and 2 are for a two year period commencing 1 January 2017 and expiring 31 December 2018

c       delegate authority to the acting General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

d       approve the budget variations as detailed in the budget section of the report

e       endorse that if the sub lease was to be transferred to another party during the 2 year period it would be at the full commercial rate at that time

f        incorporate a clause into the lease to provide an option for surrender of the lease with three months notice at no further cost

g       endorse that any future lease for that site to be at full market value for the commercial precinct at that time

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

 

D Tout

 

 

CONF-6    AIRPORT SUB-LEASE TO BROMLEY AND RWEK PTY LTD

 

17/170       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council amend resolution 16/0323 part (b) of CONF-8 - Airport Sub-Lease to Bromley & RWEK PTY LTD adopted at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 21 November 2016, to delegate authority to the Mayor and 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

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-7    VARIATION OF LEASE - OASIS CAFE

Councillor T Koschel declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:31pm.

17/171       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council:

a       notes the proposed amendment to the lease terms between the Wagga Wagga City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust and the party named in the body of this report

b       delegates authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of the City of Wagga Wagga

c       approves 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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber at 8:39pm.

 

 

REVERSION TO OPEN COUNCIL

 

17/172       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and V Keenan  

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 8.44pm.

CARRIED

report of proceedings of closed COUNCIL

17/173       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 8.50pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR