Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 25 September 2017.

 

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Paul Funnell

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

Councillor Dallas Tout

In Attendance

General Manager                                                                    (Mr J Bolton)

Director Finance                                                                     (Mrs N Te Pohe)

Director Community                                                               (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Director Commercial Operations                                          (Ms C Angel)

Director Commercial Development                                      (Mr A Butler)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance                                    (Ms I Hensley)

Manager Finance                                                                   (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager Community Services                                             (Ms M Scully)

Manager Executive Support                                                  (Mr S Gray)

Manager Operations                                                               (Mr S Jewell)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

Social Planning Coordinator                                                 (Ms L Saffery)

Events Coordinator                                                                 (Ms K Pieper)

Cultural Officer                                                                        (Ms T Miller)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Ms L Pezet)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Ms R Kell)

Risk and Assurance 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.

 

 

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

17/308       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That a leave of absence be granted for:

·       Councillor T Koschel for 26 September 2017 inclusive and

·       Councillor V Keenan 5 October to 25 October 2017 inclusive

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

APOLOGIES

No apologies were received.

 


Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 28 AUGUST 2017

 

17/309       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 28 August 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Declarations Of Interest    

 

Councillor Y Braid OAM declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP–6 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 AUGUST 2017 the reason being that she has a relative who is a campaign coordinator for the Leukaemia Foundation event and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor Y Braid declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP–6 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 AUGUST 2017 the reason being that she is on the Committee for the Kurrajong Waratah Christmas Spectacular and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in NOR-1 NOTICE OF RESCISSION - RFT 2017/27 FOOD AND GARDEN ORGANICS ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING SERVICE the reason being that she is associated with a tenderer and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CR-1 COUNCILLOR REPORT - WAIVER OF FEES the reason being that he is a member of Wollundry Rotary and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Tout declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP–12 PROPOSED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - OURA VILLAGE SEPTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE the reason being that he is a resident of the village and vacated in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CR-1 COUNCILLOR REPORT - WAIVER OF FEES the reason being that he is member of Wollundry Rotary and vacated in the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

 

MM-1  MAYORAL MINUTE – MARRIAGE EQUALITY

 

 

 

MAYORAL MINUTE

 

MM-1         MAYORAL MINUTE – MARRIAGE EQUALITY

A Motion was moved by the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM.

That Council:

a          acknowledges Wagga Wagga is an inclusive community and as such Council supports members of the LGBTIQ community

b       respects the views of all residents with regard to the current postal vote on marriage equality

 

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor D Hayes and seconded by Councillor V Keenan.

That Council:

a          acknowledges Wagga Wagga is an inclusive community and as such Council supports members of the LGBTIQ community

b       respects the views of all residents with regard to the current postal vote on marriage equality

c        fly the rainbow flag on the banner poles for the duration of the postal survey (5 November, 2017) to show our support for our LGBTIQ community members

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the Amendment

Against the Amendment

D Hayes

Y Braid OAM

V Keenan

G Conkey OAM

R Kendall

P Funnell

T Koschel

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was LOST.

 

17/310       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council:

a          acknowledges Wagga Wagga is an inclusive community and as such Council supports members of the LGBTIQ community

b       respects the views of all residents with regard to the current postal vote on marriage equality

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

P Funnell

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

MM-2         MAYORAL MINUTE - AUSTRALIAN SPACE AGENCY

 

17/311       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council

a       explores the opportunities in which Wagga Wagga could be involved in the newly announced Australian Space Agency

b       explores ways to support private sector involvement such as Charles Sturt University and Bomen in the newly announced Australian Space Agency

c       provide an update to Councillors and the community as needed

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

 

NOM-1      NOTICE OF MOTION - HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT

 

A Motion was moved by Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel.

That Council:

a       receive a report highlighting the affects and impacts upon Council's delivery of strategic plans by current decisions of NSW Health, Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) and State Government Health Department

b       request an update of exactly where service provision are at within the region, the demolition of the old hospital and what and when Stage Three will be undertaken

c        investigate a process whereby MLHD include council(s) as part of their future (MLHD) planning service provisions

d       investigate the opportunity to create a Council-Health Services Provision Advisory Committee

 

 

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor D Hayes and seconded by Councillor V Keenan.

 

That Council:

a       request an update from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) and the Local State Member on the progress of the hospital redevelopment, namely when Stage Three will begin

b       receive a list on the current collaborations that occur between councils and MLHD

c        receive a report on any further opportunities for collaboration on each organisation's strategic plans where appropriate

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the Amendment

Against the Amendment

D Hayes

Y Braid OAM

V Keenan

G Conkey OAM

R Kendall

P Funnell

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting LOST.

 

 

17/312       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council:

a       receive a report highlighting the affects and impacts upon Council's delivery of strategic plans by current decisions of NSW Health, Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) and State Government Health Department

b       request an update of exactly where service provision are at within the region, the demolition of the old hospital and what and when Stage Three will be undertaken

c       investigate a process whereby MLHD include council(s) as part of their future (MLHD) planning service provisions

d       investigate the opportunity to create a Council-Health Services Provision Advisory Committee

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

NOM-2      NOTICE OF MOTION - LANDSCAPING COUNCIL-MANAGED ROUNDABOUTS AND VERGES

 

17/313       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel

That a report be presented to the November 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council outlining:

a       audit of existing roundabouts and traffic islands across the Local Government Area identifying which have landscaping

b       list of planned renewals and new construction of roundabouts and traffic islands

c       feasibility of including landscaping or other treatment to improve visual amenity of future new and renewed council roundabouts and traffic islands

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

NOM-3      NOTICE OF MOTION: MINIMUM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF COUNCIL DOCUMENTS

 

17/314       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That a report be presented to the November 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council outlining a minimum standard matrix for community engagement activities for the public exhibition of all Council documents that are above what is required under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

NOTICE OF MOTIONS OF RESCISSION

 

NOR-1       NOTICE OF RESCISSION - RFT 2017/27 FOOD AND GARDEN ORGANICS ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING SERVICE

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:22pm.

 

17/315       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       rescind Resolution No. 17/269 Food and Garden Organics Acceptance and Processing Service, which reads as follows:

That Council:

a       in accordance with clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (LG Regulation), decline to accept any of the tenders submitted in response to the RFT

b        in accordance with 178(3)(e) of the LG Regulation, authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into direct negotiations with any persons with a view to entering into a contract in relation to the subject matter of the RFT following a Councillor workshop to be held 7 August 2017

c       receive a further report and recommendation on the outcomes of the negotiations in relation to the subject matter of the RFT

d       note that the reason for declining to invite fresh tenders or applications is that it is not expected that further market testing will provide a more satisfactory result

b       in accordance with clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (LG Regulation), decline to accept any of the tenders  submitted in response to RFT 2017-27

c       pursuant to clause 178(3)(b) of the LG Regulation invite fresh tenders based on the same or different details

d       receive a further report and recommendation at the completion of the tendering process

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

Councillor V Keenan re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:24pm.

 

 

COUNCILLOR REPORT

CR-1          COUNCILLOR REPORT - WAIVER OF FEES

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:24pm.

 

Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chair and the chamber, the time being 7:24pm.

 

The Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair, the time being 7.24pm.

 

17/316       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council donate $90 to the Rotary Club of Wollundry Wagga Wagga under section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

The Deputy Mayor vacated the Chair, the time being 7.27pm.

 

Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 7:27pm.

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 7.27pm.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

17/317       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

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-2, RP-3, RP-5, RP-7, RP-9 to RP-11, RP-13 to RP-16 and M-1, be adopted as recommended in the business papers

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CLOSED COUNCIL

 

17/318       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7.30pm.

CARRIED

 

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

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION – CONFIDENTIAL ENGLOBO

17/319       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

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 and CONF-2, be adopted as recommended in the business papers

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

REVERSION TO OPEN COUNCIL

 

17/320       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7.34pm.

CARRIED

 

 

 

REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS OF CLOSED COUNCIL

 

17/321       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

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

CARRIED

 

 

REPORTS FROM STAFF

 

RP-1          CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT

 

17/322       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       adopt the Code of Conduct with the addition of the requirement for Councillors and staff with a known Pecuniary or Significant Non-Pecuniary conflict of interest to exclude themselves from workshops and other meetings where the topic is discussed

 

b       adopt the procedures for the Administration of the Code of Conduct with the addition of a procedure for Councillors and staff with a known Pecuniary or Significant Non-Pecuniary conflict of interest to exclude themselves

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Conkey OAM

Y Braid OAM

D Hayes

P Funnell

V Keenan

K Pascoe

R Kendall

D Tout

T Koschel

 

 

 

RP-2          GENERAL INSURANCE SERVICES

 

17/323       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       proceed to tender for General Insurance Services

b       receive a further report following completion of the tender process for determination of General Insurance Services for Council

 

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-3          POL 097 - PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES POLICY

 

17/324       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       notes that there were no submissions received during the exhibition period for POL 097 Public Interest Disclosure Policy

b       adopts POL 097 Public Interest Disclosure Policy

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-4          2017 LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW ANNUAL CONFERENCE - ELECTION OF DELEGATES

 

17/325       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council:

a       endorse the Mayor and three Councillors to attend the Local Government NSW Annual Conference to be held in Sydney from Sunday 4 December to Wednesday 6 December 2017

b       elect three Councillor delegates referred to in (a) above to attend the Local Government NSW Annual Conference

c       submit motions as detailed in this report to the 2017 Local Government Annual NSW Conference including the addition of 11:

That LGNSW advocate for local councils to receive a percentage of revenue collected by State and Federal Governments that is generated by council funded projects which increase economic activity (eg: bridges, levee banks). These funds will help pay for the ongoing costs and maintenance of the infrastructure ensuring more funds are delivered to the State and Federal Governments.

 

Note from Council

Building Infrastructure and other projects often results in an increase in economic activity that in turns increases revenue that is collected from the State and Federal Government. Often the cost of maintaining and managing the asset falls to local councils who have limited capacity to benefit directly and quickly from the increased economic outcomes.

CARRIED

 

 

Councillors D Tout, R Kendall and D Hayes were nominated

 

Councillors D Tout, R Kendall and D Hayes accepted the nomination.

 

Councillors D Tout, R Kendall and D Hayes were duly elected to attend Local Government NSW Annual Conference to be held in Sydney from Sunday 4 December to Wednesday 6 December 2017.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-5          AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT

 

17/326       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council receive and note the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee’s Annual Report.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RP-6          FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 AUGUST 2017

 

Councillor Y Braid OAM declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:02pm.

 

A Motion was moved by Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall.

 

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2017/18 budget variations for the month ended 31 August 2017 and note the balanced budget position 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        provide financial assistance of the following amounts in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993:

i)       Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga                               $    135.00

ii)      Leukaemia Foundation                                            $      85.00

iii)     Water Polo Australia                                                $ 5,080.00 

iv)     Kurrajong Waratah Christmas Spectacular          $ 2,774.50

v)      Kidney Health Australia Fundraising Walk           $      85.00

d       rescind resolution 17/252 being the donation of $85.00 to Wagga Veterans due to the cancellation of the October 2017 Veteran’s Health Week event

e       rescind resolution 17/255 being the donation of $850.00 to the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group due to the group no longer requiring the hire of the Civic Theatre for their November Awards event

f        note details of the external investments as at 31 August 2017 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

 

 

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor D Hayes and seconded by Councillor V Keenan.

 

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2017/18 budget variations for the month ended 31 August 2017 and note the balanced budget position 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        provide financial assistance of the following amounts in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993:

i)       Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga                               $    135.00

ii)      Leukaemia Foundation                                            $      85.00

iii)     Water Polo Australia                                                $ 2,540.00

iv)     Kurrajong Waratah Christmas Spectacular          $ 2,774.50

v)      Kidney Health Australia Fundraising Walk           $      85.00

d       rescind resolution 17/252 being the donation of $85.00 to Wagga Veterans due to the cancellation of the October 2017 Veteran’s Health Week event

e       rescind resolution 17/255 being the donation of $850.00 to the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group due to the group no longer requiring the hire of the Civic Theatre for their November Awards event

f        note details of the external investments as at 31 August 2017 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the Amendment

Against the Amendment

D Hayes

G Conkey OAM

V Keenan

P Funnell

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was LOST.

 

17/327       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2017/18 budget variations for the month ended 31 August 2017 and note the balanced budget position 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       provide financial assistance of the following amounts in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993:

i)       Legacy Club of Wagga Wagga                            $    135.00

ii)      Leukaemia Foundation                                         $      85.00

iii)     Water Polo Australia                                              $ 5,080.00 

iv)     Kurrajong Waratah Christmas Spectacular    $ 2,774.50

v)      Kidney Health Australia Fundraising Walk      $      85.00

d       rescind resolution 17/252 being the donation of $85.00 to Wagga Veterans due to the cancellation of the October 2017 Veteran’s Health Week event

e       rescind resolution 17/255 being the donation of $850.00 to the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group due to the group no longer requiring the hire of the Civic Theatre for their November Awards event

f        note details of the external investments as at 31 August 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

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Councillor Y Braid OAM re-entered the chamber, the time being 8.12pm.

 

 

 

RP-7          MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY, TAFE NSW AND THE CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

 

17/328       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       adopt the 2017 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Charles Sturt University, TAFE NSW and the City of Wagga Wagga which will supersede the 2012 MoU

b       authorise the Mayor and General Manager to sign the MoU on behalf of Council

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-8          CRIME PREVENTION PLAN AND GRAFFITI MANAGEMENT PLAN

 

17/329       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       receives the revised Crime Prevention Plan 2021 and the Graffiti Management Plan 2017-2021

b       places the revised Crime Prevention Plan 2021 on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days from 29 September to 27 October and invite public submissions on the plan

c       receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the revised Crime Prevention Plan 2021

ii        proposing adoption of the revised Crime Prevention Plan 2021 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 OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

RP-9          POL 087 MAJOR EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND FILMS SPONSORSHIP POLICY

 

17/330       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       note submissions received during the exhibition period for POL 087 Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Policy

b       adopt the amended Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Policy

c       call for Expressions of Interest for three Industry representatives to join the Major Events Advisory Panel for the Term of the Council to be selected as per POL 117 Appointment of Organisation Community and Individual Citizen Members to Council committees policy

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-10        ROAD CLOSURE FOR LIVESTOCK MOVEMENTS

 

17/331       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       close the section of Old Narrandera Road between Ganmurra Road and Mundowy Lane to livestock movements, during the months of October to March (inclusive) for a period of five years

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to permit livestock movements during this period where it is deemed Spiny Burr Grass has been effectively controlled and the risk of spread is minimal

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

RP-11        INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING - QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT - QUARTER 4  APRIL - JUNE 2017

 

17/332       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council receive the Integrated Planning and Reporting Quarterly Performance Report for the quarter ended 30 June 2017.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 


 

RP-12        PROPOSED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - OURA VILLAGE SEPTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE

Councillor D Tout declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:25pm.

 

17/333       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell

That Council:

a       approve the Oura Village Septic Upgrade Financial Assistance Program as exhibited being:

i         a one off subsidy of up to $690.00 for the upgrading of Oura Village ratepayers’ septic systems provided they currently have a registered septic system with Wagga Wagga City Council

ii        evidence of a septic system upgrade and applicable Council fees paid must be submitted when applying for the subsidy with only upgrades carried out since 29 March 2016 (the date Council resolved not to proceed with the Oura Village Sewer Scheme) are eligible for the subsidy

iii       the subsidy program is proposed to end 30 June 2020, which will allow upgrades to be undertaken given the removal of the Oura Village Sewer Scheme from Council’s future plans

iv      a subsidy may only be claimed once, upon producing paid Council receipts whereby Council will reimburse the amount paid up to a maximum of $690.00

b       approve the reimbursements associated with the Oura Village Sewer Upgrade Financial Assistance Program to be funded from the Sewer Fund

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

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 8:26pm.

 

 

 

RP-13        WAGGA WAGGA RESCUE SQUAD (VRA) - REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

 

17/334       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       provide a letter of support to the Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad Inc. (VRA) for inclusion in their grant application for funding of their rear custom-built pod

b       reconsider the VRA request for financial assistance if they are unsuccessful in their grant application

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

RP-14        RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE POLICY - ADOPTION OF NEW POLICY

 

17/335       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       notes that there were no submissions received during the exhibition period for POL 031 Related Party Disclosure Policy

b       adopts POL 031 Related Party Disclosure Policy as exhibited

CARRIED

 

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-15        REINSTATEMENT OF AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES

 

17/336       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       endorses the reinstatement of the following fees and charges for 2017/18 from 1 July 2017:

Fee and Charge Description

Pricing Policy ID

Basis

2017/18 Fee (exclusive of GST)

GST

2017/18 Fee (inclusive of GST)

Locally based freight operations annual landing agreement (per engine)

D*

Per tonne per annum (manufacturers MTOW)

$151.09

$15.11

$166.20

Replacement for lost parking permit

D

Each

$50.00

$5.00

$55.00

Annual landing agreement – private aircraft

D

Per tonne per annum (manufacturers MTOW)

$150.00

$15.00

$165.00

Annual landing agreement – commercial and pilot training aircraft

D

Per tonne per annum (manufacturers MTOW)

$300.00

$30.00

$330.00

Landing charge – fixed wing aircraft (non RPT)

D

Per tonne per annum (manufacturers MTOW)

$12.36

$1.24

$13.60

Landing charge – rotary wing aircraft (non RPT)

D

Per tonne per annum (manufacturers MTOW)

$6.18

$0.62

$6.80

* As per the Pricing Policy, these items are priced to cover the cost of the item plus normal commercial mark-ups.

to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 30 September to 28 October and invite public submissions on the proposed reinstatement of fees and charges

b       notes that the fees outlined above do not incorporate the annual increase of 3%

c       endorses the following new fees and charges for 2017/18 from the date of Council adoption for:

Fee and Charge Description

Pricing Policy ID

Basis

2017/18 Fee (exclusive of GST)

GST

2017/18 Fee (inclusive of GST)

Parking Fees – Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Aircraft up to 5,000kg MTOW

C*

Applies to all visiting aircraft parked anywhere on the airport. Resident and RPT Aircraft are Exempt

$6.80

$0.68

$7.48

Parking Fees – Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Aircraft 5,000kg to 10,000kg MTOW

C*

$7.80

$0.78

$8.58

Parking Fees – Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Aircraft above 10,000kg MTOW

C*

$8.80

$0.88

$9.68

* As per the Pricing Policy, these items are priced so as to return a total cost recovery for the activities provided.

to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 30 September to 30 October and invite public submissions on the proposed reinstatement of fees and charges

d       receives a further report following the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed fees and charges

ii        proposing adoption of the reinstated fees and charges to come into effect from 1 July 2017 and the new fees to come into effect from the date of Council adoption, 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 OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-16        RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

17/337       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

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 OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

M-1            AUDIT, RISK AND IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES - 10 AUGUST 2017

 

17/338       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council endorses the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 10 August 2017.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

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 to be addressed through the next available business paper:

 

1.         Councillor D Hayes acknowledged staff for acting on the Wagga Masters Games and queried whether staff were aware of the concerns from other organisations in regard to the organiser of the Wagga Masters Games not delivering on other events?  If so, when did they become aware?

 

2.         Councillor D Hayes requested an update on the building (possible sewer pump station) on Simmons Street between Lampe and Crampton Streets, given a fence has been erected around it for 18 months or more.

 

3.         Councillor D Hayes queried how many official complaints have been received about the Docker Street lights since they became operational.

 

4.         Councillor D Hayes noted that in September 2015, Council moved a motion which included a workshop on Airbnb type residences occurring in Wagga.  The workshop planned for the following month was cancelled.  Will this workshop occur, or is it no longer deemed necessary despite being voted on?

 

5.         Councillor R Kendall requested a report, from RMS or staff, on the new Docker Street lights and the issues and experience since those lights have been operational.

 

6.         Councillor K Pascoe acknowledged the great job RMS has done in the past week in trimming grass on islands on the highway, and requested that Council work in partnership with the RMS to clean up the roadway surrounding the islands.

 

7.         Councillor K Pascoe congratulated the General Manager and staff who attended the HIA awards last week and their engagement with one of the major industries in the City.

 

8.         Councillor K Pascoe congratulated grounds staff at the Equex Centre, particularly McDonald Park, as the pitch was perfect for the grand final games played on it last week.

 

9.         Councillor D Tout requested a copy of the entire City and Village Floodplain, including risk ratings, and noted his intent to request it be made publicly available once available to Councillors.

 

10.      Councillor P Funnell requested Council make representation to RMS regarding the use of engine brake signs in the built up area along Edward Street.

 

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

 

CONF-1    RFT2017/31 PLANT MAINTENANCE SERVICES OASIS

 

17/339       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Sperling Australia Pty Ltd (ABN: 28 137 748 577) for the supply of plant maintenance services in accordance with the schedule of rates submitted in their offer

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Sperling Australia Pty Ltd (ABN: 28 137 748 577) for the supply of plant maintenance services for a period of two years

c       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract for one 12-month period at the sole discretion of Council

d       authorises 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 OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-2    RFT2018/03 ROADSIDE VEGETATION & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

 

17/340       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       accept the offers for the provision of roadside vegetation and grounds maintenance from the following Tenderers outlined below:

·                BM O’Mara & SP O’Mara T/a Riverina Horticulture & Landscape

·                Brett John Hudson T/a Riverina Short Back and Sides Lawn Mowing Service

·                JA & GA Burgess Pty Ltd T/a Around the House Lawn Care and Home Maintenance

·                Peter John Ingmire T/a Peter Ingmire Fencing & Spraying

·                Sykes Holdings Pty Ltd as trustee for The Ves Sykes Family Trust 

·                The Trustee for Squire Family Trust T/a Squires Agricultural Services Pty Ltd

·                Ronald Ernest Parkin T/a Parkin Building & Hire

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into contracts in accordance with the Tenderers identified in (a) above

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 OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8.35pm.

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                                                                                                      MAYOR