Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 9 July 2018.

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Paul Funnell

Councillor Dan Hayes

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 City Strategy                                                            (Mr T Kell)

Manager Technical & Strategy                                              (Mr P Ross)

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

Manager Livestock Marketing Centre                                  (Mr P Martin)

Marketing & Communications Coordinator                        (Mr B Koschel)

Risk & Assurance Coordinator                                             (Mrs J Watkins)

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

 

That Council noted a leave of absence was granted at the 12 June 2018 Ordinary Council meeting to Councillor V Keenan (22 June 2018 to 16 July 2018 inclusive).

 

18/242       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council grant a leave of absence for Councillor R Kendall for 9 July 2018.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

CM-1         Ordinary Council Meeting - 25 June 2018

 

18/243       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and T Koschel

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 25 June 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

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Declarations Of Interest

 

Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant, Non Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 RFT2018-18 LIVESTOCK HANDLING SERVICES the reason being that his neighbour is the successful applicant and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 ACTIVE TRAVEL PROJECT - OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION the reason being that he is a former resident of Fox Street 12 years ago and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 ACTIVE TRAVEL PROJECT - OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION the reason being that he is contracting for one of the proponents speaking against the Active Travel Project and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS the reason being that he is a member of Wollundry Rotary Club mentioned in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS the reason being that he is a member of Wollundry Rotary Club mentioned in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor Y Braid declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS the reason being that she is a committee member of Salvation Army Red Shield and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe vacated the chamber, the time being 6:03pm.

 

PUBLIC DICUSSION FORUM

 

RP-2   ACTIVE TRAVEL PROJECT - OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

 

·         Mr Alan Brown, NSW Farmers – speaking in favour of the report

·         Mr Bob Maslin – speaking in favour of the report

·         Mrs Lisa Glastonbury, Wagga Rail Trail Incorporated – speaking against the report

·         Mr Tony Turner, Australian Clay Target Association – speaking against the report

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

18/244       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council bring forward consideration of RP-2 Active travel project – outcomes of community consultation to follow the public discussion forum.

CARRIED

 

RP-2          ACTIVE TRAVEL PROJECT - OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

 

18/245       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel  

That Council:

a       acknowledge receipt of two petitions supporting the southern alignment for the Forest Hill Link

b       note the stakeholder and public submissions received during the community feedback period

c       thank the community and key stakeholders for their input into the proposed cycling links

d       endorse the recommended links to be included in the business case for submission to the NSW State Government as a part of the project assurance review process

e        note that ongoing consultation will occur generally with the community and specifically with landowners and occupiers adjacent to the routes during the detailed design and construction phases of the project

f        authorise the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate and enter into easements, rights of way or access agreements where it is proposed that an active travel route be constructed on land which is not owned by Council

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

h       note that a further report will be provided to Council on the outcome of the gateway assessment process, and further information regarding the detailed budget

i         request staff conduct additional consultation with the residents and landowners of Fox Street before finalising the project’s detailed design

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Conkey OAM

Y Braid OAM

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:56pm.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

18/246       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

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-5, M-1 and CONF-1 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

 

 

REPORTS FROM STAFF

 

RP-1          AMENDMENT TO WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010 - CUT AND FILL AND NATURAL RESOURCE AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

 

18/247       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council:

a       adopt amendment number 13 to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010

b       notify the amendment in the local paper with the amendment coming into force on the date it is notified

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

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-2 ACTIVE TRAVEL PROJECT – OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION was moved forward for consideration following the public discussion forum.

 

 

RP-3          APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS

 

18/248       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council endorse the annual waste disposal subsidies for the total amount of $4,000 for 2018/19 for the applicants as referred to in this report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-4          POL 117 Appointment of Organisation Community and Individual Citizen Members to Council Committees Policy

 

18/249       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       notes that there were no submissions received during the exhibition period for POL 117 Appointment of Organisation Community and Individual Citizen Members to Council Committees Policy

b       adopts POL 117 Appointment of Organisation Community and Individual Citizen Members to Council Committees Policy

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-5          Response to Questions/Business with Notice

 

18/250       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

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

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

M-1            SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 21 JUNE 2018

 

18/251       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       receive the minutes of the Sister City Community Committee Meeting held on 21 June 2018

b       receive a further report regarding the recommendation for the Mayor to accompany Miss Wagga Wagga and Miss Community Princess on a Sister City visit to Leavenworth

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

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

 

Councillor P Funnell enquired if Council have or will be considering the change of legislation item 324 that the State Government have now approved Environmental Flows to go across private land with no compensation. Which therefore under the Murray Darling Basin Plan opens the door for potential flows of 80,000mgs past Wagga which will then potentially take us to nine metres and flood Wagga.

 

Councillor D Hayes enquired that now that the State Budget has cut Destination NSW’s budget by 16% what impact will this have on the work they do in this area?

 

Councillor D Tout congratulated Council and Riverina Water for contributing $75,000 per year for the next three years towards the Fusion event in Wagga Wagga.

 

Councillor D Tout requested that he be contacted regarding the disabled parking in Baylis street due to what seems like an inconsistency in the signage.

 

 

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORT

 

CONF-1    RFT2018-18 LIVESTOCK HANDLING SERVICES

 

18/252       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       accept the tender of Quality Lean Meats Pty Ltd (ABN: 60 050 040 992) for the provision of livestock handling services at the LMC in the schedule of rates submitted with the offer

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Quality Lean Meats Pty Ltd (ABN: 60 050 040 992) for the provision of livestock handling services at the LMC

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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.07pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR