Present
Councillor Dallas Tout (Chairperson)
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Kerry Pascoe
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 Executive Support (Mr S Gray)
Manager Livestock Marketing Centre (Mr P Martin)
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) (Mr B Creighton)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mrs K Roberts)
Cadet Engineer (Mr T Lemerle)
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.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and Y Braid OAM That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 23 April 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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Declarations Of Interest
Mrs Janice Summerhayes, Director Community declared a Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-7 REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP OF WOMEN IN BUSINESS WAGGA WAGGA HEAR THEM ROAR SERIES TWO the reason being that she was one of the woman filmed for the Hear Them Roar series. Miss Summerhayes also holds a professional membership with Woman in Business Wagga Wagga and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 LARGE SCALE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC the reason being that acting as alternate to Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel with a crossover to this item, creating a possible or perceived conflict of duties, despite differing decision making bodies and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 Future Use - 211 & 274 East Bomen Road, Bomen the reason being that acting as alternate to Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel with a crossover to this item, creating a possible or perceived conflict of duties, despite differing decision making bodies and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in MM-1 SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6 APRIL 2018 the reason being that a family member is on the Committee and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
REPORTS FROM STAFF
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council provides in-principle support for the Southern Lights Project. |
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 R Kendall and T Koschel That Council: a note that there were no submissions received during the exhibition period for POL 029 Asbestos Policy b adopt POL 029 Asbestos Policy |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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RP-5 REGIONAL GROWTH ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM FUND - RIVERSIDE STAGE 2 |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes That Council: a accept the State Government grant offer of $5,000,000 to implement Riverside Stage 2 b note that a further report will be provided to Council on the outcomes of an investigation into the provision of a caravan park in close proximity to the central business district c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required d approve the budget variation as detailed in the budget section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council receive and note the report. |
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RP-7 REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP OF WOMEN IN BUSINESS WAGGA WAGGA HEAR THEM ROAR SERIES TWO |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council approve the $5,000 major sponsorship of the Women in Business Hear Them Roar second series. |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council approve the membership contribution of $7,920 to Thrive as detailed in the Thrive Prospectus 2018-2020 period. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council receive and note the report. |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council receive the minutes of the Sister City Community Committee meeting held on 6 April 2018. |
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
No Questions/Business with Notice received.
On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe 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.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Loan Facility with the NSW Treasury Corporation for up to $4,552,680 to fund the projects identified as part of tranche 1 in the body of the report b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Loan Facility with the NSW Treasury Corporation for up to $1,000,000 to fund the projects identified as part of tranche 2 in the body of the report c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all necessary documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:27pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council: a note that a separate report is tabled in regards to the leasing of 211 and 274 East Bomen Road b endorse further detailed investigations including risk modelling of trading on the wholesale market through a retailer and further refine and research project costs for the proposed Gregadoo Waste Management Centre solar system c receive a report detailing the outcomes of (b) above |
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Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and remained vacated from the chamber. |
On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council: a refuse the offer from the party named in the body of this report to purchase Council land at Lot 22 DP1085826 being 211 East Bomen Road b delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to agree to the creation of easements for underground power lines within Lot 22 DP 1085826 being 211 East Bomen Road, Bomen upon the terms outlined in the body of this report c agree to the dedication of those sections of Byrnes Road and East Bomen Road within Lot 22 DP1128492 being 274 East Bomen Road, Bomen as public road under the provisions of section 10 of the Roads Act 1993 d offer via expression of interest Lot 22 DP1085826 and Lot 22 1128429 at Bomen for lease as outlined in the body of this report e receive a further report regarding the outcome of the expression of interest f delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council pursuant to s377(h) of the Local Government Act 1993, under seal if required |
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Councillor D Hayes re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:28pm.
CONF-4 RFQ2018/539 Supply of One 6x4 Cab Chassis Truck with Aluminium Tipper Body |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe That Council: a accept the offer of Wagga Trucks Pty Ltd to purchase one Volvo FMX13 HAX for the amount of $260,677 excluding GST b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Wagga Trucks Pty Ltd for the supply of one 6x4 Cab Chassis Truck with Aluminium Tipper Body c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes That Council: a in accordance with clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (LG Regulation), decline to accept any of the tenders submitted in response to RFT 2018-17 b in accordance with 178(3)(e) of the LG Regulation, authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into direct negotiations with any person with a view to entering into a contract in relation to the subject matter of the RFT 2018-17 c notes the reason for entering into negotiations is that Council did not receive any conforming offers in response to RFT2018-17 c notes that the reason for declining to invite fresh tenders or applications is that it is not expected that further market testing will provide a more satisfactory result d receive a further report with recommendations should the negotiations be successful |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes That Council: a in accordance with clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (LG Regulation), decline to accept any of the tenders submitted in response to RFT 2018/19 b in accordance with Clause 178(3)(a) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (LG Regulations), postpone the proposal for the contract c note the reason for postponing the contract is to allow the completion of the Bolton Park Master Plan to enable a better understanding of facility requirements |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council: a accept the tender of The Trustee for The Southland Trust trading as Adaptive Interiors (ABN: 56 152 968 074) in the lump sum price of $124,650 (excl GST) b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with The Trustee for The Southland Trust trading as Adaptive Interiors (ABN: 56 152 968 074) for the Jubilee Park Clubhouse Change room Upgrade c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required d approve the budget variations as detailed in the budget section of the report |
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Reversion to open COUNCIL
On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and V Keenan That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 6.52pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.57pm.
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MAYOR