The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Kerry Pascoe
Councillor Dallas Tout
In Attendance
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Finance (Mrs N Te Pohe)
Director Community (Mrs J Summerhayes)
Director Commercial Operations (Ms C Angel)
Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Mrs Nicole Johnson)
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)
Manager City Development (Mr P O’Brien)
Manager Technical & Strategy (Mr P Ross)
Visitor Economy & Events Coordinator (Mrs F Hamilton)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr J Lang)
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 received.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and Y Braid OAM That Council grant Leave of Absence to:
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and D Tout That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 February 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Declarations Of Interest
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary, Interest in RP-15 Skyworks New Year's Eve 2018 Financial Support the reason being that his employer is a sponsor of the event and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in M-1 SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 15 FEBRUARY 2018 the reason being that an immediate family member is on the Committee and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-15 Skyworks New Year's Eve 2018 Financial Support the reason being that he is a sponsor of the event and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 MAJOR EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND FILMS SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS the reason being that he is a member of the Wollundry Rotary Club and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-6 RFT2018/16 Provision of Trade Services the reason being that he uses five of the trades noted in the report for his business and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 MAJOR EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND FILMS SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS the reason being that he is a member of the Wollundry Rotary Club and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
RP-1 - DA16/0595 - 24 LOT SUBDIVISION, BEST STREET, URANQUINTY, LOT 1 SEC 7 DP 759024
· Mrs Adrianna Campbell – Speaking in favour of the report
· Mr Garry Salvestro – Speaking against the report
RP-2 DA18/0014 - CONTINUED USE OF PERGOLA, FIREPLACE AND PRIVACY SCREEN. 10 MACLEAY STREET, TURVEY PARK, LOT 11, DP 37353
· Mr Eric Tomes – Speaking against the report
RP-16 PROPOSED LICENCE AGREEMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA WOMEN'S SHED INC
· Ms Kerrie Luff (Wagga Wagga Women’s Shed) – Speaking in favour of the report
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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MAYORAL MINUTE
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Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 6.48pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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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 6.50pm. |
REPORTS FROM STAFF
RP-1 DA16/0595 - 24 LOT SUBDIVISION, BEST STREET, URANQUINTY, LOT 1 SEC 7 DP 759024 moved forward for consideration following the public discussion forum.
RP-2 DA18/0014 - CONTINUED USE OF PERGOLA, FIREPLACE AND PRIVACY SCREEN. 10 MACLEAY STREET, TURVEY PARK, LOT 11, DP 37353 moved forward for consideration following the public discussion forum.
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council: a approve the proposed 2017/18 budget variations for the month ended 28 February 2018 and note the surplus 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) Beechworth to Bridge Walk Committee $ 85.00 ii) East Wagga Kooringal Football and Netball Club Inc. $3,708.00 d note details of the external investments as at 28 February 2018 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe That Council: a approve the required renewal capital works at the Botanic Gardens site b approve the budget variations as detailed in the budget section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan That Council: a receive and note the petition b include the petition as part of the stakeholder engagement process once the Dunns Road Corridor Upgrade Investigations commence |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:09pm. Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:09pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council: a Sponsor $50,000 exclusive to Thomas Bros Group to assist in their delivery of the 31 December 2018 New Year’s Eve event b place the New Year’s Eve sponsorship recommendation in (a) above on public exhibition for a set period of 28 days c approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report d approve the General Manager or his delegate to proceed with (a) above and the signing of the event sponsorship agreement with Thomas Bros Group if no objections to the sponsorship arrangement are received during the 28 day exhibition period |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:11pm.
Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:11pm.
RP-16 - PROPOSED LICENCE AGREEMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA WOMEN'S SHED INC moved forward for consideration following the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe That Council receive and note the report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a endorse submitting a motion/s to the National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference on 17 to 20 June 2018 b endorse the Mayor, one Councillor and one alternate Councillor to attend the conference |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor T Koschel self-nominated.
Councillor D Hayes self-nominated.
Councillor T Koschel was duly elected to be Council’s delegate and Councillor D Hayes was duly elected to be Council’s alternate delegate to attend the 2018 National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference.
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe That Council: a receive and note the report b approve the budget variations as detailed in the budget section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe That Council: a note the contents of the report b approve the proposed budget reforecast 2017/18 capital works program as at month ended 28 February 2018 as detailed in the report 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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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:57pm.
QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
On the Motion of Councillor G Conkey OAM That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8.05pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
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The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the chamber and assumed the chair, the time being 8:32pm.
Councillor D Tout vacated the chair, the time being 8.32pm.
Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:32pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council 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 2018/19. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor K Pascoe vacated the chamber, the time being 8.45pm.
Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 8.46pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council: a agree to an assignment of lease by C & A Ryals Pty Ltd to Hampshire Villages Pty Limited (or a nominee or associated company) over the Wagga Beach Caravan Park being Lot 1 DP 1009920 and Lot 2 DP 1009834 at Wagga Wagga b delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate the assignment upon the terms outlined in the body of this report c delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute all necessary documents, under seal if required d note the assignment is subject to Ministerial Consent from the NSW Department of Industry – Crown Lands and Water Division |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:49pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a accept the tender of: 1. Advanced Communications Riverina 2. Automated Electrics Pty Ltd 3. Bazwell Pty Ltd trading as DJ&M Howarth Painters and Paperhangers 4. Bowyerair Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 5. Care Mechanical Service Pty Ltd 6. Controltech Oceania Pty Ltd 7. GPE Electrical and Communications Contractor Pty Ltd 8. Great Southern Electrical Pty Ltd 9. Horatius Pty Ltd trading Laser Plumbing Wagga Wagga 10. JRC Electrical Services Pty Ltd 11. Woody’s Electrical NSW Pty Ltd trading as Laser Electrical Wagga Wagga 12. PRE Holdings Pty Ltd trading as Paul Ryan Electrical 13. RIC Electrics Pty Ltd 14. Riverina Test and Tag 15. Rowan O’Connor Electrical 16. Scobells Plumbing Service 17. Shields Painting Wagga Pty Ltd for the provision of Trade Services b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Contract with entities nominated in (a) above for the provision of Trade Service for a period of 24 months c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the Contract for two 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Council d authorises the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required Council has previously run a combined tender and contract process for the provision of electrical trade services and plumbing trade services. The services delivered under this contract include electrical maintenance, electrical engineering, data cabling, two-way radio communications maintenance, high-voltage electrical work, electrical design, new electrical work and plumbing maintenance services. Also included in the services is electrical maintenance to Council’s sewage pump stations and telemetry infrastructure.
For the 2018 tender process, two new services were added: painting, and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) mechanical maintenance.
The Contract is a standing offer arrangement under a schedule of rates whereby Council is not bound to use any particular service or service provider.
This is a Council-wide contract and it is expected that all areas of Council will access the appropriate service via this arrangement. Information of each provider including hourly rates, skills capability and other relevant information will be published on Council’s Intranet so users of the services can choose the most appropriate supplier for the service required.
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Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:49pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Reversion to open COUNCIL
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 8.50pm. |
report of proceedings of closed COUNCIL
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8.54pm.
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MAYOR