Present
The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Dallas Tout
In Attendance
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Finance (Mrs N Te Pohe)
Director Commercial Operations (Ms C Angel)
Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Mrs N Johnson)
Manager Community Services (Mrs M Scully)
Manager Finance (Mrs C Rodney)
Manager City Strategy (Mr T Kell)
Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)
Manager City Development (Mr P O’Brien)
Manager Technical & Strategy (Mr P Ross)
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) (Mr B Creighton)
Social Planning Coordinator (Ms L Saffery)
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
An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Director Community, Mrs J Summerhayes on the Motion of the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM.
CARRIED
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
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Council noted a leave of absence that was granted at the 26 March 2018 Ordinary Council meeting to Councillor P Funnell (23 March 2018 to 29 May 2018 inclusive). |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan That Council grant a leave of absence for Councillor K Pascoe for 28 May 2018. |
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 14 May 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
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Declarations Of Interest
Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-7 STRONGER COUNTRY COMMUNITIES FUND - ROUND 1 the reason being that he is the Chair of the Leisure Company and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 Financial Performance Report as at 30 April 2018 the reason being that a former client of hers from 2 years ago is mentioned in the variations and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 ADDITIONAL EVENT FUNDING REQUESTS the reason being that she was involved in organising a Predecessor Event requesting funding and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Hayes declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 ADDITIONAL EVENT FUNDING REQUESTS the reason being that he was a volunteer extra in The Merger and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
PUBLIC DICUSSION FORUM
RP-5 MARVELOO
· Mrs Kerein Mullins – Speaking in favour of the report
RP-8 ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council bring forward consideration of the following matter to follow the public discussion forum:
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council note this report regarding the location of the mobile Marveloo adult laydown change facility as described in this report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a endorse the proposed routes for public exhibition as identified within the Wagga Wagga Revised Proposal for Routes document b use the outcomes of the consultation to complete the business case required for the NSW State Government project assurance review c note that a further report will be provided to Council on the outcome of the gateway assessment process which will also provide further information regarding the detailed budget |
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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 Council staff bring forward a report to: a assess the current and known future level of disabled parking bays within the health precinct; and b examine the variety of current and known future timed parking bays to ensure they are meeting the needs of business and service operators/staff, clients and customers, and residents in the health precinct |
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REPORTS FROM STAFF
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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Councillor Dan Hayes nominated The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM.
The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM accepted the nomination.
The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM was duly appointed as Councils alternate representative to the Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel (SJRPP).
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a approve the proposed 2017/18 budget variations for the month ended 30 April 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) Mark Hughes Foundation $ 85.00 d note details of the external investments as at 30 April 2018 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 |
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RP-5 MARVELOO was moved forward for consideration following the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan That Council endorse the suspension of the Alcohol Free Zone in Cadell Place for the duration of the Lost Lanes festival to be held Saturday 23 June 2018 from 4pm to 10pm. |
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:41pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a accept the State Government grant offer of $1,514,672 of funding through the Stronger Country Community Fund b note that further reports will be provided to Council on potential partnerships with sporting and community groups for the delivery of the identified projects c enter into a funding agreement with the Leisure Company to provide a $50,000 contribution from the grant funding towards the construction of an adult laydown change facility in Peter Street, in accordance with the grant application d authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required e approve the budget variation as detailed in the budget section of the report |
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:42pm.
RP-8 ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN was moved forward for consideration following the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council defer consideration of Disabled Access to Waterways until completed. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan That Council: a receive and note the report b approve the budget variation as detailed in the budget section of the report |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council defer consideration of AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - 1 MAY 2018 until the next available Council meeting. |
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and Y Braid OAM That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 6.47pm. |
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 R Kendall and D Hayes That Council: a note that 112 -114 Tarcutta Street sold for $625,000 in June 2015 b note the sale of the properties identified in the body of this report as parcels C, D, E and F are no longer proceeding in the manner identified in the report dated 30 June 2014 c approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and R Kendall That Council: a endorse hosting the Regional Arts NSW (RANSW) event outlined in the body of this report i note that Council’s contribution and venue waivers will be subject to a further report b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement with The Merger Productions (TMP) to provide $10,000 in funding towards the Wagga Wagga launch of their film, The Merger c receive a further report providing further clarification outlining the funding sources that give effect to (a) and (b) |
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Reversion to open COUNCIL
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7.08pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.11pm.
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MAYOR