Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 26 March 2018.

 

 

Present

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

18/075       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and Y Braid OAM

That Council grant Leave of Absence to:

  • Council Paul Funnell from 23 March to 29 May 2018 inclusive
  • The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM from 26 April to 21 May 2018 inclusive

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

CM-1         Ordinary Council Meeting - 26 February 2018

 

18/076       RESOLVED:

                   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.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

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

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

18/077       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council bring forward consideration of the following matters to follow the public discussion forum:

·         RP-1 - DA16/0595 - 24 LOT SUBDIVISION, BEST STREET, URANQUINTY, LOT 1 SEC 7 DP 759024

·         RP-2 - DA18/0014 - CONTINUED USE OF PERGOLA, FIREPLACE AND PRIVACY SCREEN. 10 MACLEAY STREET, TURVEY PARK, LOT 11, DP 37353

·         RP-16 - PROPOSED LICENCE AGREEMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA WOMEN'S SHED INC

CARRIED

 


 

RP-1          DA16/0595 - 24 LOT SUBDIVISION, BEST STREET, URANQUINTY, LOT 1 SEC 7 DP 759024

 

18/078       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council defer consideration of DA16/0595 - 24 LOT SUBDIVISION, BEST STREET, URANQUINTY, LOT 1 SEC 7 DP 759024 pending a Councillor and staff workshop.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-2          DA18/0014 - CONTINUED USE OF PERGOLA, FIREPLACE AND PRIVACY SCREEN. 10 MACLEAY STREET, TURVEY PARK, LOT 11, DP 37353

 

18/079       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council approve DA18/0014 for continued use of a pergola, fireplace and privacy screen at 10 Macleay Street, Turvey park Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-16        PROPOSED LICENCE AGREEMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA WOMEN'S SHED INC

 

18/080       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       enter into a Crown Lands community licence agreement with the Wagga Wagga Women’s Shed Incorporated upon the following basis:

i         Property – part Crown Reserve R620060 being Lot 1 DP663066 known as the Wagga Cricket Ground

ii        Duration – two years commencing 1 February 2018

iii       Rent – as per the minimum community rent set out in Council’s adopted Revenue and Pricing Policy (currently $590.00 per annum including GST)

b       note the licence arrangement is subject to consent from the NSW Department of Industry – Crown Lands and Water Division

c       provide assistance to the Wagga Wagga Women’s Shed Incorporated to investigating site options for a permanent location

d       approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


MAYORAL MINUTE

 

MM-1         MAYORAL MINUTE - STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDING

 

18/081       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council:

a          write to the Premier, Deputy Premier and our State Member to lobby for additional funding to be directed towards the maintenance and renewal of existing assets that are rapidly deteriorating

b          within that same letter advocate for Snowy Hydro to remain a publicly owned asset and request that the State Government include this as a condition of sale

c          receive a further report from staff at the April 2018 Council Meeting outlining a list of priority projects

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

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 - AIR COMPRESSOR ACCESSIBILITY AT WAGGA WAGGA BEACH

 

18/082       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council staff bring forward a report on options on installing an air compressor or similar item at the Wagga Wagga beach.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

NOM-2      NOTICE OF MOTION - MANAGEMENT OF DERELICT HOUSES AND BUILDINGS

 

18/083       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council staff bring forward a report on options on how they can improve the management of derelict houses and buildings.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

18/084       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe

That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:

  • Items where councillors wish to speak
  • Items where no councillors wish to speak
  • Confidential
  • Matter of urgency
  • Closure of Meeting

That RP-5, RP-8 to RP-10, RP-12, RP-14, RP-17, RP-19 and RP-21 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

closed COUNCIL

18/085       RESOLVED:

                   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.

CARRIED

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

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CONFIDENTIAL ENGLOBO

18/086       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:

  • Items where councillors wish to speak
  • Items where no councillors wish to speak
  • Confidential
  • Matter of urgency
  • Closure of Meeting

That CONF-2, CONF-5 and CONF-7 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

 

REVERSION TO OPEN COUNCIL

 

18/087       RESOLVED:

                   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.

CARRIED

 

 

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.

 

 

RP-3          PLANNING PROPOSAL LEP17/0004 TO AMEND THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010

 

18/088       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

 

a       support the submission of a planning proposal to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

b       submit a planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment for Gateway Determination

c       If the matter is approved through the gateway determination receive a further report after the public 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

CARRIED

 


RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

 

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-4          AMENDMENT TO WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010 - CUT AND FILL AND NATURAL RESOURCE AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

 

18/089       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       support the amendment to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010

b       place the amendment on public exhibition from 31 March 2018 to 30 April 2018 (inclusive) and invite public submissions on the amendment until 14 May 2018

c       receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the amendment

ii        proposing adoption of the amendment 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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-5          Street Sweeper Stockpile - Waiving of Gregadoo Waste Management Centre Fees

 

18/090       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       endorse the waiving of Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC) weighbridge fees for approximately 5,000 tonne of Council’s street sweeper material

b       approve the budget variation as detailed in the budget section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-6          Financial Performance Report as at 28 February 2018

 

18/091       RESOLVED:

                   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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-7          City Representation at the Annual RAF Memorial Ceremony in Hamont-Achel, Belgium

 

18/092       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and Y Braid OAM

That Council endorse Mr Scott Cochrane representing Wagga Wagga at the annual RAF Memorial Ceremony for the Diamond Anniversary which is been held in Belgium this year.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RP-8          KOORINGAL CASUAL CHILDCARE CENTRE INC - APPLICATION OF SEAL TO LEASE AGREEMENT

 

18/093       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe

That Council delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute the lease and associated documents between Kooringal Casual Childcare Centre Incorporated and Wagga Wagga City Council Crown Reserve Trust under Council’s Common Seal.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-9          Botanic Gardens Capital Works

 

18/094       RESOLVED:

                   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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-10        Tumut District ANZAC Centenary Committee Sculpture Project

 

18/095       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       endorse the General Manager to provide alternative support to the request by Snowy Valleys Council by way of promoting the Tumut District ANZAC Centenary Committee fundraising initiative as part of the Museum of the Riverina exhibition display as detailed in this report

b       write to Snowy Valleys Council advising of the decision made to their request for the Tumut District ANZAC Centenary Committee project

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-11        Petition - Dunns Road

 

18/096       RESOLVED:

                   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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-12        PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE APPLICATION - BURKINSHAWS LANE, TARCUTTA

 

18/097       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       consent to the making of a road closure application to NSW Department of Industry – Crown Lands & Water Division by the registered owners of Lots 77, 102 & 125 DP 757236 and Lot 112 DP 757217 at Tarcutta in connection with the unformed Council public roads identified in the body of this report

b       note that consent is subject to the conditions outlined in the body of this report

c       authorise the execution of all necessary documents by the General Manager or their delegate, under seal, if necessary

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

RP-13        Performance Report - Combined Delivery Program and Operartional Plan - July - December 2017

 

18/098       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council accept the Performance Report for the Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan July – December 2017.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-14        CREATION OF EASEMENTS WITHIN LOT 114 DP 1213333 AT FOREST HILL

 

18/099       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       create an easement for underground and overhead electrical services benefitting Essential Energy within Lot 114 DP 1213333 at Forest Hill

b       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents, under seal if required

c       approve the budget variation as detailed in the budget section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-15        Skyworks New Year's Eve 2018 Financial Support

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.

18/100       RESOLVED:

                   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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

D Tout

 

 

 

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.

 

RP-17        Response to Questions/Business with Notice

 

18/101       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note the report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-18        National General Assembly - Call for Motions

 

18/102       RESOLVED:

                   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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


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.

 

 

RP-19        Bomen Enabling Roads completion

 

18/103       RESOLVED:

                   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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-20        DRAFT WAGGA WAGGA REVISED FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT STUDY AND PLAN

 

18/104       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       receive and note the information contained in this report

b       acknowledge receipt of the Draft Wagga Wagga Revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan

c       endorse the inclusion of Appendix M in the Draft Wagga Wagga Revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan

 

d       endorse the suggested amendments to the Draft Wagga Wagga Revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan following consideration of submissions received

e       adopt the Wagga Wagga Revised Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (March 2018)

f        advise the writers of submissions received during the public exhibition period of the outcome

g       make application under the NSW Government’s Floodplain Management Program to undertake a North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options Feasibility Study

h       in relation to (g) above and in addition to the report recommendation, undertake feasibility studies of flood mitigation strategies including Option L4b and PR1 combined

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-21        REFORECASTING OF 2017/2018 CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM

 

18/105       RESOLVED:

                   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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

M-1            SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 15 FEBRUARY 2018

Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:48pm.

18/106       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       receive the minutes of the Sister City Community Committee Meeting held on 15 February 2018

b       appoint the Mayor and General Manager or their delegate to lead a delegation from Wagga Wagga to Kunming to attend the 2018 South China Expo and Import/Export Fair from 12 June to 18 June 2018:

i      endorse paying all reasonable delegation related expenses for the Mayor and General Manager or his delegate

ii     endorse seeking expressions of interest from the community to be part of the business delegation

c       accept the donation from the Miss Wagga Wagga Quest in the amount of $2,000 for the development of Sister City signage

d       endorse proceeding with the design and erection of a Sister City sign at the Visitor’s Information Centre

e       approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:57pm.

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

The following Question/Business with Notice will be addressed in the next available Business paper:

 

1.         Councillor D Hayes requested results of the trial of the Confidential Englobo and requested Council revisit the advice received from lawyers so that this process can be conducted in open Council.

 

2.         Councillor K Pascoe requested a report back on why the fence is still around the tree and scissor lift located in the Victory Memorial Gardens. He also requested an update on how long this will take to clear up as this does not paint a good picture for members of the public visiting our City.

 

The following items were noted at the Meeting:

 

3.         Councillor V Keenan acknowledged International Woman’s Day and the contribution of Councils female Executive team members who make up 75% of Council’s executive.

 

4.      Councillor T Koschel thanked Council for the use of the Charlie truck and also passed on his thanks to staff and the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey for attending TRAC for the day.

 

5.         The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey acknowledged Councillor K Pascoe for his part in the completion of the new Clay Target building. A credit to Councillor K Pascoe on getting the building completed in a short timeframe for the National Clay Target Championships held on the weekend. The Mayo also acknowledged the work of the Planning staff to ensure it was built in time.

 

6.         The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey acknowledged and thanked the Rotary Club and Community Members on a successful Food and Wine Festival.

 

closed COUNCIL

18/107       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillor G Conkey OAM

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8.05pm.

CARRIED

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

 

 


CONFMM-1       CONFIDENTIAL MAYORAL MINUTE - GENERAL MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW PLAN - 1 FEBRUARY 2018 TO 30 JUNE 2018

 

18/108       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council:

a          receive and note the contents of the Confidential Memo distributed under separate cover

b       endorse the General Managers Performance Review Plan for the period 1 February 2018 to 30 June 2018 distributed under separate cover

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

 

CONF-1    MAJOR EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND FILMS SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS

Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chair and the chamber, the time being 8:11pm.

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:11pm.

Councillor D Tout assumed the chair, the time being 8.11pm.

18/109       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan  

That Council:

a       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement to sponsor Wollundry Rotary’s Gears and Beers 2018 festival to the amount of $10,000 to be committed from the 2017/18 Major Events Sponsorship budget

b       provide in kind support by way of visitor packs to the value of $5,000

c       endorse during the annual 2017/18 carryover process, allocating the remaining $50,000 in the Major Events Sponsorship operational budget from 2017/18 to the 2018/19 financial year

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Conkey OAM

Y Braid OAM

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

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.

 

 

CONF-2    Bomen Roads Review of Enviromental Factors (REF) implementation

 

18/110       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Deed with the property owners on behalf of Council within the terms outlined in the body of this report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-3    RFT2018/19 BOLTON PARK AMENITIES UPGRADE

 

18/111       RESOLVED:

                   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.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe vacated the chamber, the time being 8.45pm.

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 8.46pm.

 

 

CONF-4    PROPOSED SALE OF COUNCIL PROPERTY - 34 JOHNSTON STREET, WAGGA

 

18/112       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       agree to sell the property at 34 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga (Lot 1 DP523958) upon the terms noted in the body of this report with the exclusion of the activities regarding sewer relocation

b       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate pursuant to section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 to execute all necessary documents, under seal if necessary

c       approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report

CARRIED

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-5    PROPOSED ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE - C & A RYALS PTY

 

18/113       RESOLVED:

                   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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

CONF-6    RFT2018/16 Provision of Trade Services

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:49pm.

18/114       RESOLVED:

                   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.

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:49pm.

 

 

CONF-7    COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LAND BY RIVERINA WATER COUNTY COUNCIL - LOT 53 DP 1181931 AT LLOYD

 

18/115       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council:

a       agree to the compulsory acquisition of land and easements for pipeline and access by the Riverina Water County Council at Lot 53 DP 1181931 at Lloyd

b       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate the acquisition upon the terms outlined in the body of this report

c       agree to enter into an access agreement with Riverina Water County Council over Lot 53 DP 1181391 at Lloyd for the purposes of construction upon the terms outlined in the body of this report

d       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary document on behalf of Council pursuant to s377(1)(h) of the Local Government Act 1993, under seal if required

e       approve the budget variation if required, as detailed in the budget section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-8    Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RIFL) Hub Heads of Agreement

 

18/116       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council defer consideration of the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RIFL) Hub Heads of Agreement to the 23 April 2018 Council Meeting.

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


Reversion to open COUNCIL

18/117       RESOLVED:

                   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.

CARRIED

report of proceedings of closed COUNCIL

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8.54pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR