Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Council - 23 April 2018

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 23 April 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 Commercial Operations (Ms C Angel)

Acting Director Community (Mr M Gardiner)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Mrs N Johnson)

Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)

Manager Project Operations (Mr B Sheridan)

Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)

Manager City Development (Mr P O’Brien)

Senior Project Officer (Mr D Woods)

Manager Technical & Strategy (Mr P Ross)

Cultural Officer (Ms T Miller)

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

Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Mr B Koschel)

Communications & Engagement Officer (Ms K Roberts)

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

An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Director Community, Ms Janice Summerhayes on the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan.

CARRIED

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Council noted a leave of absence that was granted at the 26 March 2018 Ordinary Council meeting to Councillor P Funnell for 23 March 2018 to 29 May 2018 inclusive and The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM 26 April to 21 May 2018 inclusive.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CM-1 Council Meeting - 26 March 2018

18/118 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 March 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

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 R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-9 DA17/0211 - 199 GURWOOD SREET, WAGGA WAGGA - COURT PROCEEDINGS the reason being that he has a business relationship with the proponents and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA18/0074 - DEMOLITION OF DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF 8 x TWO STOREY THREE BEDROOM UNITS WITH COMMUNITY TITLE SUBDIVISION. 14-16 DAY STREET, WAGGA WAGGA the reason being that he owns property near the development and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor G Conkey declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 Financial Performance Report as at 31 March 2018 the reason being that he is a senior active member of the South Wagga Apex Club and does not attend meetings and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor Conkey declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-6 RFT2018-12 INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES the reason being that he knows one of the staff members employed by one of the Tenderers and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

RP-5 PROPOSED BIDGEE DRAGONS WAGGA WAGGA INCORPORATED BOATSHED

Mrs Denise Flockton, Bidgee Dragons - speaking in favour of the report

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

18/119 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and Y Braid OAM

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

· RP-5 PROPOSED BIDGEE DRAGONS WAGGA WAGGA INCORPORATED BOATSHED

RP-5 PROPOSED BIDGEE DRAGONS WAGGA WAGGA INCORPORATED BOATSHED

18/120 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a enter into a licence agreement with NSW Department of Industry – Crown Lands for the purpose of enabling construction of a boatshed on land at Lot 185 DP 757246 and Lot 7003 DP 1049748 at Lake Albert

b apply to Department of Primary Industries – Crown Lands and Water Division for appointment as trust managers of a portion of Lot 185 DP 757246

c upon appointment as trustees enter into a Crown Lands Crown Reserve community licence agreement with Bidgee Dragons Incorporated for the use and occupation of the boatshed upon the following terms:

i Property – part Lot 185 DP 757246 and part Lot 7003 DP 1049748 at Lake Albert

ii Duration – 5 years

iii Licence fee – in accordance with Council’s minimum community licence fee as per the adopted Revenue & Pricing Policy in force at the time of agreement commencement

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

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

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 – toilet block at the victory memorial gardens (vmg)

18/121 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council staff bring back a report in July 2018 detailing options for improving accessibility to toilet facilities for visitors to the Victory Memorial Gardens.

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 - UTILISING THE MAIN STREET AREA TO HOLD MARKETS/EVENTS

18/122 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That council staff bring forward a report on options of utilising the main street area to hold markets/events.

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

18/123 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

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-4, RP-6, RP-7, RP-10 and M-2 be adopted as recommended in the business papers

closed COUNCIL

18/124 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 6.25pm.

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

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CONFIDENTIAL ENGLOBO

18/125 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel 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 CONF-1 to CONF-3, CONF-7 and CONF-8 be adopted as recommended in the business papers

REVERSION TO OPEN COUNCIL

18/126 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 6.30pm.

REPORTS FROM STAFF

RP-1 DA18/0074 - DEMOLITION OF DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF 8 x TWO STOREY THREE BEDROOM UNITS WITH COMMUNITY TITLE SUBDIVISION. 14-16 DAY STREET, WAGGA WAGGA

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:31pm.

18/127 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and T Koschel

That Council approve DA18/0074 for Demolition of Existing Dwelling, Multi Dwelling Housing consisting of 8 x two storey dwellings with community title subdivision at 14-16 Day Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report.

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
D Tout

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber at 6:31pm.

RP-2 COUNCIL MEETING STRUCTURE - ADOPTION OF CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE

18/128 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and R Kendall

That Council:

a note that there were no submissions received during the exhibition period for the draft Code of Meeting Practice

b adopt the attached Code of Meeting Practice

c endorse the meeting dates outlined in the body of this report

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

e englobo confidential reports at the same time as open Council reports

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
G Conkey OAM	Y Braid OAM
R Kendall	D Hayes
T Koschel	V Keenan
D Tout	K Pascoe

With the vote tied four votes each, The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM used his casting vote for the Motion.

RP-3 Financial Performance Report as at 31 March 2018

18/129 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel

That Council:

a approve the proposed 2017/18 budget variations for the month ended 31 March 2018 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) Cantilena Singers $ 920.00

ii) South Wagga Apex Club $ 85.00

iii) Tarcutta Race Course Recreation Reserve Trust $ 6,470.00

d note details of the external investments as at 31 March 2018 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

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-4 Integrated Planning and Reporting - Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2018/28 and Draft Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2018/2019

18/130 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a place the following documents on public exhibition for 28 days commencing 24 April 2018 and concluding on 23 May 2018:

i draft Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2018/2019

ii draft Fees and Charges for the financial year 2018/2019

iii draft Long Term Financial Plan 2018/2028

b invite submissions from the community in relation to these documents throughout the exhibition period

c receive a further report after the public exhibition period

i addressing any submissions made in respect of the draft documents

ii proposing adoption of the draft Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2018/2019, draft Fees and Charges 2018/2019 and the draft Long Term Financial Plan 2018/2028 unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

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 PROPOSED BIDGEE DRAGONS WAGGA WAGGA INCORPORATED BOATSHED moved forward for consideration following the public discussion forum.

RP-6 CREATION OF SEWER EASEMENT WITHIN LOT 9 DP 1183084 AT LLOYD

18/131 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a agree to the creation of a sewer easement within Lot 9 DP 1183084 at Lloyd

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

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 Eastern Riverina Arts Constitution and Membership

18/132 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council endorse the General Manager as the delegate for Council’s Eastern Riverina Art’s membership and approve for the General Manager to be able to appoint a staff delegate to act in their place.

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 SERVICE NSW - EASY TO DO BUSINESS

18/133 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement with Service NSW for the Easy to do Business initiative, under seal if required.

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 RECREATION, OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2040

18/134 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council:

a notes that the community engagement process and public submissions received have been utilised to develop the Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040

b thanks the community and key stakeholders for their input into the development of the Recreation, Open space and Community Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040

c adopts the Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040

d notes the implementation of Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 is not fully funded and additional funding sources will be required to fully implement the projects and actions identified

e delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to make minor amendments to the Recreation, Open Space and Community Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 provided that where amendments need to occur that change the intent, impact on the community or result in a conflict with other strategic documents, that the proposed changes be reported to Council and placed on public exhibition prior to being implemented

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 Response to Questions/Business with Notice

18/135 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council receive and note the report.

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 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES - 8 MARCH 2018

18/136 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a receive the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 8 March 2018

b approve the budget variations included in this report

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

M-2 Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting - 13 February 2018

18/137 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council receive the minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held 13 February 2018.

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

M-3 Airport Advisory Committee Meeting - 8 March 2018, 21 March 2018, 27 March 2018

18/138 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council receive the minutes of the Airport Advisory Committee Meeting held on 8 March 2018, 21 March 2018 and 27 March 2018.

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

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

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

1. Councillor D Hayes requested an update on the Notice of Motion from the February 2017 Council meeting on Councils Complaints Management process. Has a report been started and if so, when will it be completed.

2. Councillor V Keenan requested a report prior to the end of the pilot outlining the true indication of costs for running a second Council Meeting per month.

closed COUNCIL

18/139 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7.05pm.

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

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

CONF-1 Appointment of Public Art Advisory Panel Community Member

18/140 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council appoint the replacement community representative to the Public Art Advisory Panel as contained in this report.

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-2 NightLights Commission 2018

18/141 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council:

a appoint artist Lucia Benson as recommended by the PAAP in this report for the NightLights Projection Lab and Commission 2018

b authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required

c advise the unsuccessful expression of interest applicants in writing

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 PROPOSED GRAZING LICENCE AGREEMENT - 95 BURILDA STREET, NORTH WAGGA

18/142 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

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 – part 95 Burilda Street, North Wagga (Lot 4 DP 635121)

ii Term – three years

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

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-4 RFT 2018/06 SUPPLY STREET SWEEPER

18/143 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a in accordance with section 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (LG Regulation), decline to accept any of the tenders submitted in response to RFT 2018/06

b invite, in accordance with section 178(3)(c) of the Local Government Act and Regulation 168 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (LG Regulation), fresh tenders based on the same details, via the Local Government Procurement (LGP) Contract NPN04-13 Trucks for Local Government (Aust.) and NPN1.15 Specialised Trucks and Bodies

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 RFQ 2018/517 Supply of Three 4WD Tractors

18/144 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a decline to accept any of the submissions to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process and commence direct negotiations with Massey Ferguson/Iseki/Fendt Agco Australia Pty Ltd) for the supply of two 4WD tractors

b note that the reason for rejecting the submissions is to allow negotiations for the supply of two 4WD tractors only at this stage, with the intention to go back to the market and request pricing for the supply of one 4WD tractor or a hydrostatic drive 4WD multi deck mower

c direct the General Manager or their delegate to provide a further report to Council recommending the option which is considered the best outcome for Council and the community for the provision of a third piece of equipment

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 RFT2018-12 INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES

Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chair and the chamber, the time being 7:39pm.

Councillor D Tout assumed the chair, the time being 7.39pm.

18/145 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes

That Council:

a accept the offer of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Pty Ltd (ABN: 69 009 098 864) for the supply of insurance brokerage services

b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Contract with Jardine Lloyd Thompson Pty Ltd (ABN: 69 009 098 864) for the supply insurance brokerage services

c authorises the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required

d approve the indicative budget variations as detailed in the budget section of the report, to be processed during the 2018/19 financial year

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

Councillor D Tout vacated the chair, the time being 7.40pm.

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the chamber and assumed the chair, the time being 7:40pm.

CONF-7 RFT2018/20 LOADER MATERIAL HANDLER

18/146 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council:

a accept the offer of Flip Screen Australia Pty Ltd (ABN: 83 107 865 403) for the supply of a loader-fitted screen for grading material, together with four screens, in the lump sum amount of $185,300 excluding GST

b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Flip Screen Australia Pty Ltd (ABN: 83 107 865 403) for the supply of a loader-fitted screen for grading material, together with four screens

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
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

18/147 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council:

a authorises the General Manager to enter into a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with the party detailed within the body of this report which is consistent with the attached HOA regarding the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RIFL) Hub

b note that a draft Deed and draft Lease will be subsequently tabled before Council for consideration and approval by Council in the event negotiations are successful

c note the arrangement with the party detailed within the body of this report is a Public Private Partnership in accordance with Chapter 12 Part 6 of the Local Government Act 1993

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

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-9 DA17/0211 - 199 GURWOOD SREET, WAGGA WAGGA - COURT PROCEEDINGS

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:40pm.

18/148 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and T Koschel

That Council provide delegation to the General Manager to provide instruction to Council’s legal advisors, Lindsay Taylor Lawyers, at the NSW Land and Environment Court Section 34 Conciliation Conference to negotiate and resolve the LEC Proceedings No. 320964 of 2017 (DA17/0211, 199 Gurwood Street Wagga Wagga, Council ats Debgar Holdings Pty Limited).

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM	D Hayes
G Conkey OAM	V Keenan
T Koschel
K Pascoe
D Tout

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:41pm.

CONF-10 Wagga Wagga Main City Levee Stage 1 - Stage 1 Update

18/149 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a in accordance with s55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993, not invite tenders for the separable portions of work as described in the body of this report

b note the reason for not calling tenders is that construction works have commenced with the current contractor to leave the site when the current reworking of compaction areas is complete. There are areas of exposed excavation which need to be completed as soon as possible to protect the work and the time required to complete a formal tender process would expose the completed work to unacceptable risk from exposure to the elements

c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to release a Request for Price (RFP) to suitable local contractors for the separable portions of work as described in the body of this report

d receive a further report to Council at the May 2018 meeting detailing recommendations to enter into, or not enter into contracts for the separable portions of work described in the body of this report

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

18/150 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 7.46pm.

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.48pm.

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MAYOR