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 City Strategy (Mr T Kell)
Manager Project Operations (Mr B Sheridan)
Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)
Manager Operations (Mr S Jewell)
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) (Mr B Creighton)
Cultural Officer (Ms T Miller)
Risk & Assurance Coordinator (Mrs J Watkins)
Chief Audit Executive (Mrs C Rosetta-Walsh)
Senior Town Planner (Mrs C Rocks)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Mr B Koschel)
Governance Officer (Ms 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.
CONDOLENCE AND SYMPATHY
The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM extended condolences and sympathy to the families of the late Mr Wal Fife and Mr Joe Schipp OAM and recognised their significant contribution to the City, in particular towards the Cities growth and development.
One minute silence was observed for the passing of Mr Wal Fife and Mr Joe Schipp OAM.
PRESENTATION
Presentation regarding RP-3 2016/17 Financial Statements - Presentation from NSW Audit Office by:
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 13 October 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Tout That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 23 October 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Declarations Of Interest
The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 Financial Performance Report as at 31 October 2017 the reason being that his wife is the Mayoress and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-10 APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS the reason being that he is a member of Wollundry Rotary and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor Kerry Pascoe declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-22 Section 356 Donation - Australian Clay Target Association (ACTA) the reason being that his company Davtil Pty Ltd won a contract with ACTA and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor Tim Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-20 Community Engagement for Public Exhibition of Council Documents the reason being that the report was written by a family member who is a Council employee and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor Rod Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 RFT2018/04 WINNING AND CRUSHING OF GRAVEL the reason being the once of the Tender Companies is owned by a business partner of his and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
rp-1 DA16/0104 INTENSIVE PLANT AGRICULTURE, RURAL INDUSTRY, EARTHWORKS ON FLOODPLAIN, FARM BUILDINGS, ROADSIDE STALL, FOOD & DRINK PREMISES, SIGNAGE AND NEW ACCESS, 103 TRAVERS STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, LOTS 4-6 DP 7050 & LOT 5 DP 848787
· Mr Michael Cashen – speaking in favour of the report
RP-12 submissions received for the Public Art Plan and Public Art Policy POL109 and Petition - Public Art
· Mr Andrew Hagan – speaking in favour of the report
Councillor Y Braid OAM vacated the chamber, the time being 6.50pm.
Councillor Y Braid OAM re-entered the chamber, the time being 6.53pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
G Conkey OAM |
P Funnell |
D Hayes |
T Koschel |
V Keenan |
K Pascoe |
R Kendall |
D Tout |
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MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - Disabled access to Waggas waterways |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council staff bring forward a report on options to improve and fund the accessibility to Wagga Wagga’s waterways to increase access and opportunity for sporting and recreation use. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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NOM-2 NOTICE OF MOTION - Change to Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Policy POL 025 |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council: a bring forward a report on options to change Section 3.6.2.6 of the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Policy (POL 025) which states that Councillors attendance at conferences, seminars, training courses or workshops “may be the subject of a report to Council” to a compulsory requirement to provide a report to Council b create a template for these reports c explore possibilities to ensure reports are presented to Council in an Ordinary Meeting |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:
That RP-2, RP-3, RP-5 to RP-9, RP-11, RP-13, RP-17 to RP-19, RP-21, RP-23 to RP-25 and RP-27 be adopted as recommended in the business papers. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7.35pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:
That CONF-2, CONF-3, CONF-5 to CONF-8 be adopted as recommended in the business papers. |
Reversion to open COUNCIL |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7.37pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council recommit from Procedural Motion Englobo, RP-2 Planning Proposal LEP17/0002 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 to allow for the division on this Planning matter. |
REPORTS FROM STAFF
RP-1 DA16/0104 INTENSIVE PLANT AGRICULTURE, RURAL INDUSTRY, EARTHWORKS ON FLOODPLAIN, FARM BUILDINGS, ROADSIDE STALL, FOOD & DRINK PREMISES, SIGNAGE AND NEW ACCESS, 103 TRAVERS STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, LOTS 4-6 DP 7050 & LOT 5 DP 848787 was moved forward for the public discussion forum.
Councillor Paul Funnell vacated the chamber, the time being 7.39pm.
Councillor Paul Funnell re-entered the chamber, the time being 7.41pm.
RP-2 Planning Proposal LEP17/0002 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That Council: a support the planning proposal to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 b submit the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environmental for Gateway Determination c adopt the planning proposal to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 if no submissions are received d receive a further report if submissions are received during the exhibition period i addressing any submissions made in respect of the planning proposal ii proposing adoption of the planning proposal unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period |
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-3 2016/17 Financial Statements - Presentation from NSW Audit Office |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a note that no public submissions were received regarding the draft Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2017 b receive the Audited Financial Statement, together with the Auditor’s Reports on the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2017 c receive a presentation from Council’s external auditors, NSW Audit Office |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chair and the chamber, the time being 7:46pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout assumed the Chair, the time being 7.46pm |
On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and R Kendall That Council: a approve the proposed 2017/18 budget variations for the month ended 31 October 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) Mayoress Concert $ 975.00 d note details of the external investments as at 31 October 2017 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor Dallas Tout vacated the chair, the time being 7.53pm.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 7:53pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a endorse the schedule of Ordinary Council meetings for the period January 2018 to December 2018 as outlined in the report b delegate authority to the General Manager, in consultation with the Mayor, to change a date and/or time of an Ordinary Council meeting if deemed appropriate |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council delegate the following powers, authorities, duties or functions to the Mayor, as listed below: 1. Day-to-day oversight of the general manager’s employment under the contract of employment between the Council and the general manager as contemplated by Part D of Division of Local Government, Department of Premier & Cabinet in 2011 titled ‘Guidelines for the Appointment & Oversight of General Managers’ 2. Incurring expenditure on behalf of the Council in connection with the mayor’s day-to-day oversight of the general manager’s employment in order to obtain independent expert advice on matters relating to the general manager’s performance under the contract of employment between the Council and the general manager 3. To exercise the function of the Council of deciding whether to call an extraordinary meeting 4. To expend money in an amount not exceeding $30,000.00 in any financial year in the proper exercise of the Council’s functions in circumstances where the Mayor reasonably considers that the expenditure is urgent and the expenditure is duly authorised by the Council under clause 211 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and subject to any conditions or limitations imposed by resolution of the Council from time to time specifically for the purpose of this delegation. 5. To approve jointly with the General Manager, the attendance of Councillors at any seminar, conference, meeting or course, provided that: I. such delegation shall not be exercised if there is a prior Council meeting at which the attendance might be considered allowing sufficient time for registration, arrangements, etc II. provision has been made for such expenditure in the Council’s budget. III. such seminar, conference etc is for one (1) day or less and does not involve an overnight stay. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a delegate from 30 November 2017, as outlined below, to the General Manager Mr Peter Thompson, the powers, authorities, duties and functions of the Council as shown in the Schedule hereto, subject to the limitations and exceptions as shown: SCHEDULE a All powers, authorities, duties and functions of the Council conferred or imposed on the Council by or under the Local Government Act, 1993 other than the functions listed in Section 377 of that Act as matters incapable of being delegated b All powers, authorities, duties and functions conferred or imposed on the Council by or under any other Act LIMITATIONS a A power, authority, duty or function the subject of this delegation shall not be exercised by the General Manager in relation to any matter if the Council, by resolution, gives a direction to that effect to the General Manager b These delegations may be exercised only in accordance with prescribed standards, codes, policies and decisions of the Council EXCEPTIONS a The determination of any development application that proposes development that would contravene a development standard imposed by Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 or any other environmental planning instrument and that is accompanied by a written request from the applicant seeking to justify the contravention of the development standard b Determination of any development application that is required to be referred to Council for determination in accordance with the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010, as amended or substituted from time to time c Determination of any application in accordance with POL 046 Processing Development Applications Lodged by Councillors, Staff and Individuals of which a Conflict of Interest May Arise, or on Council Owned Land Policy, as amended or substituted from time to time d Determination of any development application that is required to be referred to Council for determination in accordance with any directive issued by the Department of Planning and Environment |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a notes and has considered the public submissions received in relation to the proposed reinstatement of fees and charges for 2017/18 and the new fees and charges that were proposed b modifies the proposed fees and charges in order to provide further clarity c endorses the reinstatement of the following fees and charges for 2017/18 from 1 July 2017:
* 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 in excess of 28 days from 2 December to 3 January 2018 and invite public submissions on the proposed reinstatement of fees and charges d notes that the fees outlined above do not incorporate the annual increase of 3% e endorses the following new fees and charges for 2017/18 from the date of Council adoption for:
* 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 in excess of 28 days from 2 December to 3 January 2018 and invite public submissions on the proposed reinstatement of fees and charges f 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 that will require a further public exhibition period
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a note that the Activation Strategy 2040 will require re-exhibition as a draft document to incorporate suggested changes from NSW Department of Planning and Environment b note that Recreation Open Space and Community Strategy 2040 will be presented to Council as a final document in early 2018 c note the revised update in relation to Strategic Planning matters |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-10 APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes That Council endorse the annual waste disposal subsidies for the total amount of $5,450 for 2017/18 for the applicants as referred to in this report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-11 PROPOSED ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE - AUSTRALIAN LONG DISTANCE OWNER DRIVERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED TO THE TARCUTTA TRANSPORT AND FARMING MUSEUM INCORPORATED |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a agree to assign the lease detailed in the body of this report from the Australian Long Distance Owner Drivers Association Incorporated to the Tarcutta Transport and Farming Museum Incorporated b note the proposed assignment of lease is subject to Crown Lands Ministerial Consent c permit re-occupation of the site subject to the proposed lessee meeting the following requirements: i submission of a Master Plan for future development of the site for approval by the General Manager or their delegate ii engagement with Workcover NSW to ensure safety of all people accessing the site iii evidence of valid public liability insurance in the sum of not less than $20 million with Council listed as an interested party d delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-12 submissions received for the Public Art Plan and Public Art Policy POL109 and Petition - Public Art was moved forward for the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a endorse the draft POL 048 Street Tree Policy, that is to be placed on public exhibition from 28 November to 29 January 2018 and invites public submissions on the draft Policy b receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submission in respect of the proposed POL 048 Street Tree Policy ii proposing adoption of the Policy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council: a update the guideline ‘Shaping Places - Guideline for Roundabout Centre Islands’ to ensure compliance with AustRoads Guide to Road Design Part 4B: Roundabouts (2015) b review proposed treatments for roundabouts and update the estimated costs in the ‘Shaping Places - Guideline for Roundabout Centre Islands c add requirements relating to the proposed treatments to traffic islands to the ‘Shaping Places - Guideline for Roundabout Centre Islands d receive the revised ‘Shaping Places - Guideline for Roundabout Centre Islands’ for consideration at a future Council meeting e include reference to the “Shaping Places - Guideline for Roundabout Centre Islands’ in subsequent updates of the Engineering Guidelines for Subdivisions and Development Standards |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a decline the offer of funding of $1.43M from the Restart NSW Regional Water and Waste Water Backlog Scheme b not proceed with the proposed village sewer scheme for San Isidore c place the proposed San Isidore Village Septic Financial Assistance Program on public exhibition from 28 November 2017 to 29 January 2018 and invite public submissions on the proposed program d receive a further report following the public exhibition period: (i) addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed Financial Assistance Program (ii) proposing adoption of the Financial Assistance Program unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further exhibition period e communicate the outcome of Council’s decision to residents of San Isidore f approve the budget variations as detailed in the financial implications section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council: a note the completed Aquatic Safety Assessment for Cabarita Reserve (Wagga Beach) b replace the remote supervision signs at Cabarita Reserve with larger more prominent signage c does not implement the recommendation to close access to the area known as The Rocks but instead explores options for improving safety of entry to the river at this location or nearby d develop an Inland Water Safety Management Plan for the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area that addresses safety in aquatic environments e undertake an annual River Safety communications campaign including the use of social media in partnership with other relevant organisations f receive a further report to Council including a draft Inland Water Safety Management Plan g that staff initiate discussions with relevant community to gauge interest in establishing a bush nippers program in Wagga
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a note that no submissions were received during the exhibition period for POL 033 Weed Management Policy b adopts POL 033 Weed Management Policy |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-18 POL 046 - PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS LODGED BY COUNCILLORS, STAFF AND INDIVIDUALS OF WHICH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY ARISE, OR ON COUNCIL OWNED LAND POLICY |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a endorse the draft POL 046 Processing Development Applications Lodged by Councillors, Staff and Individuals of which a Conflict of Interest may arise, or on Council Owned Land Policy, that is to be placed on public exhibition from 28 November 2017 to 29 January 2018 and invites public submissions on the draft policy b receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed POL 046 Processing Development Applications Lodged by Councillors, Staff and Individuals of which a Conflict of Interest may arise, or on Council Owned Land Policy ii proposing adoption of the Policy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a endorse the draft POL 079 Risk Management Policy, that is to be placed on public exhibition from 28 November to 29 January 2018 and invite public submissions on the draft policy b receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed POL 079 Risk Management Policy ii proposing adoption of the Policy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-20 Community Engagement for Public Exhibition of Council Documents |
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Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:22pm. |
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A Motion was moved by Councillors D Hayes and D Tout That Council receive and note the report. An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor V Keenan and seconded by Councillor D Hayes That Council: a receive and note the report b at the February 2018 meeting, receive a further report outlining i the cost to purchase the Charlie Engagement Truck, its associated annual operating costs including preparation time, advertising and fortnightly staffing costs ii community feedback/submissions received through the truck in the last 12 months and iii a review of its effectiveness c implement the matrix and staff report on activities undertaken inline with identified tier of engagement when recommending documents for adoption following public exhibition RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT
The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was CARRIED and became the Motion. |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council: a receive and note the report b at the February 2018 meeting, receive a further report outlining i the cost to purchase the Charlie Engagement Truck, its associated annual operating costs including preparation time, advertising and fortnightly staffing costs ii community feedback/submissions received through the truck in the last 12 months and iii a review of its effectiveness c implement the matrix and staff report on activities undertaken inline with identified tier of engagement when recommending documents for adoption following public exhibition |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor Tim Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 8.28pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council receive and note this report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-22 Section 356 Donation - Australian Clay Target Association (ACTA) |
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:29pm. Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber, the time being 8:31pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council decline the request from the Australian Clay Target Association Inc. (ACTA) for the refund of the developer contributions, development application fees and NSW State Government levies associated with (DA17/0244). |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
G Conkey OAM |
Y Braid OAM |
D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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D Tout |
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Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber at 8:33pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council waive $90 for the operator of the Tiny Tykes Markets under section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-24 PROPOSED EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE OVER LOT 2 DP 702230 AT BOOROOMA |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a agree to the establishment of easements for drainage over Lot 2 DP 702230 at Boorooma b delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary document on behalf of Council |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council receive and note the report as finalisation of the sale of the Wiradjuri Crescent properties. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council approve the Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care Play Session Hall to be named the “Mary Kidson Play Session Hall”. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor P Funnell re-entered the chamber, the time being 8.35pm.
RP-27 Update Regarding the 2017 Sale of Land for Unpaid Rates |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a notes that the initial 20 properties identified for the potential sale that were identified at the 27 March 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council was reduced to 6 properties (7 parcels) b notes the outcomes of the public auction held on 14 October 2017 included in the body of this report c authorise, in accordance with Clause 131 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, the write-off of property account balances against the existing Provisions for Doubtful Debts Account where the outstanding balances exceeded the sale prices on the following properties: (i) 2444 Westbrook Road, Oberne Creek - Lot 17 – Approximately $3,048.22 write off (ii) 2444 Westbrook Road, Oberne Creek - Lot 16 – Approximately $7,619.35 write off
d delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council in regards to the 2017 sale of land process |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
The following Questions/Business with Notice will be addressed in the next available Business paper.
1. Councillor Braid requested costings of building toilet blocks in all parks where there are currently none existing and at the two entrances to Wagga Wagga located on the Sturt Highway.
2. Councillor Braid requested the costs to Council for Graffiti removal for the past and current financial year.
3. Councillor Hayes asked if a reply has been received from AFL in regards to completing their obligations for the Council and GWS deal, namely the 10 staff for charity work provision?
4. The Mayor and Councillors acknowledged and thanked Mr James Bolton, and Mr Robert Knight for their significant contribution to Council as General Manager over the past nine months and wished them well in their continuing roles within Council
5. The Mayor, Councillor Conkey congratulated Lily Campbell on behalf of Council on winning a Bronze medal at the world skills International Competition in Abu Dhabi.
6. The Mayor, Councillor Conkey acknowledged and thanked Mr Adrian Butler, as Director Commercial Development for his significant contribution to Council and wished him well in his new role as Acting General Manager at Federation Council.
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8.42pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:46pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Tout That Council: a accept the offers of Milbrae Quarries Pty Ltd (ABN: 68 087 935 313) and Rocky Point Quarries Pty Ltd (ABN: 17 916 689 845) for the winning and crushing of gravel at various locations throughout the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area (LGA) b form a panel for the winning and crushing of gravel in the order of priority set out below, subject to availability: i Milbrae Quarries Pty Ltd (ABN: 68 087 935 313) ii Rocky Point Quarries Pty Ltd (ABN: 17 916 689 845) c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Milbrae Quarries Pty Ltd (ABN: 68 087 935 313) and Rocky Point Quarries Pty Ltd (ABN: 17 916 689 845) for the winning and crushing of gravel for a period of two years d authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contracts for two 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Council e authorises the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
V Keenan |
G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the Chamber, the time being 9.25pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That Council: a accept the offer of GCM Enviro Pty Ltd in the amount of $836,658 excluding GST b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with GCM Enviro Pty Ltd for the supply of one Garbage Landfill Compactor c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That Council: a accept the offer of Ocwen Energy Pty Ltd T/a Lowes Petroleum Service (ABN: 44 605 178 578) for the supply of bulk fuel in accordance with the rates submitted b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Energy Pty Ltd T/a Lowes Petroleum Service (ABN: 44 605 178 578) for the supply of bulk fuel c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contact for 1 x 12 month period in accordance with the provision contained within the contract d authorise the affixing of Council’s Common seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber at 9:31pm.
CONF-4 RFT2018/08 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT RURAL FIRE SERVICE SHED TARCUTTA |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a accept the tender of GA and TA Hounsell Family Discretionary Trust (ABN: 79 003 540 722) for the design and construction of a Rural Fire Service shed at Tarcutta in the lump sum amount of $ 218,800 excluding GST b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with GA and TA Hounsell Family Discretionary Trust (ABN: 79 003 540 722) for the design and construction of a Rural Fire Service shed at Tarcutta c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required d authorise the General Manager or their delegate to develop and enter into a funding agreement with the Rural Fire Service regarding the costs to project manage and construct the Tarcutta Rural Fire Service shed
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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CONF-5 HOOK LIFT TRUCK - OPTIONS FOR CONTINUING SERVICE AT REGIONAL TRANSFER STATIONS |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That Council: a endorse Option 3 from the body of this report which recommends that Council undertakes the Hook-Lift Bin Servicing In-House b approve a budget variation to move $400,000 from Project Concepts, plus an additional $76,565 into the Delivery Program for 2017/18, funded by the Solid Waste Reserve. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That Council: a appoint community representatives to the Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Advisory Panel (MEFFSAP) as contained in this report b endorse the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Major Events, Festivals and Films Advisory Panel |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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CONF-7 WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR GRAZING LICENCE AT GREGADOO WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That Council: a agree to enter into a grazing licence agreement with the party named in the body of this report upon the conditions noted in the body of this report: i Property – Part lots 57, 58, 59, 62 and lots 63 and 97 DP 757246 located at 132 Ashfords Road, Gregadoo ii Term – Three years b authorise the execution of all necessary documents under Council’s common seal as necessary c approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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CONF-8 PROPOSED GRAZING LICENCE AGREEMENT - SURPLUS SEWER LAND |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That Council: a enter into a grazing licence agreement with the party named in the body of this report upon the terms detailed in the body of this report i Property – Lots 16,17,18,19 DP 4050, Lot 4 DP 787203, Lot 1 DP 103643, part Lots 21,22,23 DP 7050 at Narrung Street, Wagga Wagga ii Term – three years b delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council c approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber and did not return, the time being 9:35pm.
Councillor K Pascoe vacated the chamber and did not return, the time being 9:35pm.
Reversion to open COUNCIL
On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 9.32pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9.38pm.
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MAYOR