Agenda of Ordinary Meeting of Council

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 13 August 2018. CR-1

Councillor Report

CR-1 COUNCILLOR REPORT - AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBY 2018

Author: The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Recommendation

That Council receive and note the report on the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) 2018 Conference, from the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM and Councillor D Hayes.

Report

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) held their national general assembly (NGA) in Canberra from June 17 to 20. ALGA is the national voice of local government, representing 560 councils throughout Australia.

Attending from Wagga Wagga City Council were the Mayor, Cr Greg Conkey, Cr Dan Hayes and the General Manager, Peter Thompson.

ALGA states that the purpose of the NGA is to provide an opportunity for Local Government to engage directly with the Federal Government, to develop national policy and to influence the future directions of councils and communities. This is done through different aspects of the NGA such as the voting on motions put forward by member councils for the ALGA board to consider, presentations and discussions with Federal Members of Parliament and other presentations, stalls, and other activities.

Guest speakers at the conference included:

· Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull

· Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten

· Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government, Stephen Jones

· Minister for Rural Health, Sport and Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie,

· Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government- Dr John McVeigh

Full speakers list and presentations can be found at: www.alga.asn.au

President of the ALGA, David O’Loughlin, listed the following priorities for ALGA:

1. Restoring the quantum of the Financial Assistance Grants to a level equal to or more than 1% of Commonwealth taxation revenue as per 1996

2. Constitutional recognition for Local Government

3. Improving the safety and management of local roads by doubling Roads to Recovery funding to $800m per year (80 percent of roads in Australia are managed by Local Government)

4. Improving the safety and management of local bridges by making the Bridges Renewal Program permanent

5. Realising the productive potential of Australia’s freight routes by establishing a local freight productivity investment plan funded at $200m per year for five years

6. Achieving more sustainable local communities by funding community infrastructure at a cost of $300m per year for four years

7. Establishing a preventative health and activity program of $100m over four years

8. Investing in targeted disaster mitigation of $200m per year for four years

9. Renewal of the national partnership agreement on remote indigenous housing

10. Creating a climate change fund partnership of $200m over four years

11. Invest in a digital transformation program of $100m per year and a digital regional telecommunications program of $100m over four years.

What did we learn?

· Funding challenges exist for Local Government due to reduced Federal funding and increased expectation of service delivery.

· Labor and The Nationals support constitutional recognition for Local Government, no comment from the Liberal Party in regards to this. Local Government will be asked by ALGA to help fund a referendum campaign if the Federal Government proceed.

· Opportunities exist for micro-factories especially in regards to transferring waste products into new products.

· Local Government will continue to face the ongoing challenge of collecting, analysing and utilising large amounts of data. This will require investment in skills alongside any software or other technology needs.

· A number of stall holders presented new products that may be worth exploring for the city of Wagga Wagga such as data analysis, tender processes, booking software and others.

· Ensure our cyber security policies and procedures are up to date, and possibly look at ransomware insurance.

· Procurement needs to consider using environmentally friendly or recyclable materials.

· Utilise Australian Business Register data to better work with business community and business development planning.

What was the value for ratepayers and the city of Wagga Wagga?

Apart from the above learnings, WWCC was able to identify, influence, and vote on the priorities of ALGA in the build up to a Federal election.

It would be pertinent to re-evaluate the need for two councillors to attend the NGA.

Financial Implications

N/A

Policy and Legislation

N/A

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership

Outcome: We have leaders that represent us

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

N/A

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 13 August 2018. RP-1

Reports from Staff

RP-1 DA16/0595 - 20 LOT SUBDIVISION, BEST STREET, URANQUINTY, LOT 1 SEC7 DP759024

Author: Amanda Gray

General Manager: Peter Thompson

Analysis:

The application for a 24 Lot subdivision was previously reported to Council on 26 March 2018 with a recommendation for refusal.

Determination was deferred to allow for a workshop between staff and Councillors.

Since the Council meeting of 26 March the application has been amended by the applicants and now proposes a 20 lot subdivision. The amended application has been notified to neighbouring properties and has been the subject of a workshop discussion with Councillors.

The amended application is presented to Council for determination.

Recommendation

That Council refuse DA16/0595 for a 20 Lot Subdivision, Best St, Uranquinty for the following reasons:

1. The proposed subdivision is inconsistent with Section 2.3 of the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010. Specifically the Zone objectives of RU5 Village as the development does not protect and maintain the rural village character of the land

2. The proposed subdivision is inconsistent with Section 6.2 of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 as the development does not respect the underlying subdivision pattern in this part of Uranquinty.

3. The proposed development by reason of the loss of native vegetation results in unacceptable impacts to the natural environment.

4. The development would create an undesirable precedent for urban type development within this part of Uranquinty which is not in the public interest.

Development Application Details

Applicant	Wagga Wagga Local Aboriginal Land Council
Owner	Wagga Wagga Local Aboriginal Land Council
Development Cost	$400,000
Development Description	Subdivision of the subject site into 20 residential lots ranging in size from 1014sq.m to 1149sq.m. Removal of trees to allow for the development of the proposed lots

Report

Key Issues

· Compliance with Wagga Wagga LEP and DCP

· Removal of Native Vegetation

· Submissions in objection to the development

Assessment

· The application site is within the village of Uranquinty and is zoned as RU5 Village.

· The proposed development is to subdivide an existing vacant block of land into 20 residential lots ranging in size from 1014sq.m to 1149sqm.

· It is proposed to remove 14 trees from the block to allow for the creation of residential building envelopes.

· The objectives for development in the village zone are to provide for a range of land uses, services and facilities that are associated with a rural village and to protect and maintain the rural village character of the land.

· The controls relating to development within the villages focus on the need to respect the underlying pattern of subdivision.

· The surrounding pattern of subdivision is characterised by lots of 2000sq.m in size with 40metre frontages. Whilst there are examples of some smaller lots these are not considered to represent the character of the village in this area of Uranquinty.

· A number of the trees proposed for removal are not dangerous or dying and are to be removed simply to allow for smaller sized residential blocks.

· The redesign of the development to allow for the retention of trees on larger blocks has been encouraged by Council staff.

· The amended layout is not supported due to not complying with the character of the village and the unnecessary removal of native vegetation.

· There is an un-resolved issue as to whether one of the trees on site is a scar tree. An independent assessment has not been provided to confirm the significance of the tree and whether there is a need for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) to be prepared.

· There are a number of submissions in objection to the development.

Reasons for Refusal

Based on the assessment of the development the application is recommended for refusal based on the following grounds:

· It is inconsistent with Section 2.3 of the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010, specifically the Zone objectives of RU5 Village as the development does not protect and maintain the rural village character of the land.

· It is inconsistent with Section 6.2 of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 as the development does not respect the underlying subdivision pattern in this part of Uranquinty.

· The proposed development by reason of the loss of native vegetation results in unacceptable impacts to the natural environment.

· The development would create an undesirable precedent for urban type development within this part of Uranquinty which is not in the public interest.

Site Location

The site is located within the village of Uranquinty, to the north of the railway line and the Olympic Highway. The site extends to an area of 2.15 hectares and has historically been in use as a reserve. There are a number of trees on the site at present.

Financial Implications

N/A

Policy

Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

Objective: We plan for the growth of the city

Outcome: We have sustainable urban development

Risk Management Issues for Council

As the recommendation is to refuse the application there is the risk that an appeal could be lodged with the Land and Environment Court. The recommended reasons for refusal are justified in the Section 4.15 assessment report.

Internal / External Consultation

Full details of the consultation that was carried out as part of the development application assessment is contained in the attached s4.15 assessment report.

Attachments

1.	DA16/0595 - S4.15 Assessment Report - Provided under separate cover
2 .	DA16/0595 - Amended Plan of Subdivision - Provided under separate cover
3 .	DA16/0595 - Plan of tree removal - Provided under separate cover
4 .	DA16/0595 - Additional Supporting Information from Applicant - Provided under separate cover

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 13 August 2018. RP-2

RP-2 2018 Local Government NSW Annual Conference - Election of Delegates and Motions

Author: Nicole Johnson

General Manager: Peter Thompson

Analysis:

The Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference will be held 21 to 23 October 2018. The purpose of this report is to elect Council delegates to attend the conference and to support the submission of motions.

Recommendation

That Council:

a endorse that the Mayor and three Councillors attend the Local Government NSW Annual Conference to be held in Albury from Sunday 21 October to Tuesday 23 October 2018

b elect three Councillor delegates referred to in (a) above to attend the conference

c note that Councillors elected to attend the conference will be Council’s voting delegates for any Local Government NSW elections for the following twelve months

d endorse submitting motions to the conference as outlined in the report

Report

The Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference will commence the evening of Sunday 21 October 2018 and continue through to Tuesday 23 October 2018 at the Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury.

It is recommended that nominations be called for three Councillors to attend the conference along with the Mayor, noting that the Mayor is Council’s voting delegate.

Accommodation has been secured at the Mantra for two nights. Further information will be forwarded to the elected delegates closer to the date.

A copy of the Draft Program is attached.

Motions

Motions for inclusion at the conference are currently being called for, with a due date of 26 August 2018. Motions should be strategic, affect members state-wide and introduce new or emerging policy issues and actions. Outlined below are Motions for submission to the conference on behalf of Wagga Wagga City Council:

· That LGNSW lobbies the NSW State Government to Advocate for a reduction in payroll tax for businesses in regional NSW to be comparable to the rate offered to regional Victorian employers (2.425 per cent)

· That LGNSW lobbies the NSW State Government to consider providing adult laydown facilities at roadside rest stops at regular intervals along the major highways (under RMS responsibility)

· That LGNSW lobbies the Federal Government to increase the funding allocated to Local Government through the FAGs program to reflect 1% of total tax income received by the Federal Government as per the figure in 1996

· That the NSW State Government provides additional funding towards infrastructure backlog as a result of the sale of Snowy Hydro and the announcement regarding stadiums

· That LGNSW advocate for the NSW State Government to provide funding towards the establishment of an Engineering Scholarships / Apprenticeships program utilising funds from the sale of Snowy Hydro to assist alleviate a shortage in the industry

· That the NSW State Government remove all legislative requirements to provide public notice through local newspapers

· That the NSW State Government review its decision to pass on responsibility for payment of damages in addition to compensation where a native title claim is determined in favour of a native title interest.

Financial Implications

Council Policy POL 025 - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors identifies the Annual LGNSW Conference as one of four conferences where elected delegates may have their spouse/partner accompany them to the conference.

POL 025 specifies that Council will cover the cost of registration and official conference dinners of the delegate’s spouse/partner. There is no registration cost for spouses/partners for this year’s conference. However, all other expenses incurred by the accompanying person including optional tours, functions and activities shall be the responsibility of the individual Councillor.

Cost per delegate (all GST exclusive costs):

Early Bird Registration (increases to $940 after 17 September 2018)	$840
Two Nights’ Accommodation	$380
Cost Per Delegate	$1,220
Total Registration and Accommodation Cost For All Delegates	$4,880

The above cost, and any other allowable expenses relating to Councillors attendance at the conference will be funded from the Councillors Conferences/Seminars budget which has a budget of $25,000 for the 2018/19 Financial Year with $1,475 expended as at 31 July 2018.

Policy and Legislation

POL 025 - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors.

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We have strong leadership

Outcome: We have leaders that represent us

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

N/A

Attachments

1 ⇩.	Registration Brochure - LGNSW Annual Conference 2018
2 ⇩.	Draft Program - LGNSW Annual Conference 2018

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 13 August 2018. RP-3

RP-3 Section 356 Requests for Financial Assistance - August 2018

Author: Craig Katsoolis

Director: Natalie Te Pohe

Analysis:

This report includes requests for financial assistance for the use of Council facilities. As the monthly Financial Report is submitted to Council later this month, a separate report has been prepared for Council’s consideration.

That Council provide financial assistance of the following amounts in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993:

i) St. Vincent De Paul Society $ 280.00

ii) Triple H Forum $ 90.00

iii) North Wagga Football Club $ 90.00

iv) CWA – Cartwrights Hill Branch $ 330.00

Report

Section 356 Financial Assistance Requests

Four Section 356 Donation requests have been received for consideration at the 13 August 2018 Ordinary Council meeting.

Details of the donation requests are shown below. It is noted that apart from a donation of fees to the Carwrights Hill CWA Branch at Councils 24 July 2017 meeting there have been no other donations or grant funding to the above groups in the last 12 months.

· Community Sleepout – St. Vincent De Paul Society $280

The St. Vincent De Paul Society has requested the donation of the hiring fees for McDonald Park to stage a “Community Sleepout”” on the 30 August 2018.

In the attached email Maree McCulloch – Community Development Officer at St Vincent De Paul Society NSW Wagga Wagga Central Council notes:

“The event is to raise much needed funds to sustain the continuation of the substantial works St. Vincent de Paul performs in our community. Those works support some our most vulnerable individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, a lack of basic needs such as food & clothing and financial hardship in the Wagga Wagga region.

As you may be aware a similar event “CEO Sleepout” is held in the capital cities of each state and this year we will be replicating the event in Wagga Wagga albeit it on a smaller scale. It is hoped that we will attract participants consisting of business leaders, community leaders and others to the event.

The above request is supported and aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Community Leadership and Collaboration – Outcome: we recognise we all have a role to play”.

· Triple H Forum (Housing, Homelessness and Human Services ) $90

The Chair of the Triple H (Housing, Homelessness and Human Services) Forum, Mr Damien Morgan has written to Council requesting the waiver of the fees for the hire of the Victory Memorial Gardens on Friday the 10 August 2018 to promote Homelessness Week and local support services that can help those in need.

Mr Morgan in his attached letter advises in regards to the event:

“Last year we held our first Homelessness Week Expo at the Tolland Community Hub, where local homelessness services set up a table each with their information. Although this was a great event, it was in one specific area and we are wanting to have it in a more central location this year to enable greater access to the general public.”

The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Safe & Healthy Community – Outcome: we have access to health and support services that cater for all our needs”.

· North Wagga Football Club (Josh Hanlon Funding Raising Event) $90

North Wagga Football Club has requested Council’s consideration to the waiver of the hire fees for the use of McPherson Oval on 29 September 2018 to conduct a fund raising event for Josh Hanlon.

Josh Hanlon (20) suffered a life threatening infection, which resulted in emergency medical treatment and subsequent loss of limbs.

The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Community Place and Identity” – Outcome: we activate our community spaces to promote connectedness”.

· CWA Cartwrights Hill - Kerbside Waste Domestic Rural Charge – $330

The Country Women’s Association (CWA) - Cartwrights Hill Branch has requested the waiver of the Kerbside Waste Domestic rural charge applied to their property in Cooramin Street Cartwrights Hill.

The CWA – Cartwrights Hill building is located in Cooramin Street and has been levied a Kerbside Waste Domestic Rural charge of $330 for the first time due to the extension of the Kerbside Waste Collection Service area to include the Cartwrights Hill area from 2018/19.

The Cartwrights Hill CWA Branch advise:

“It is a small group of very senior ladies serving the local community, and does not have the capacity to pay these charges”

Council at its meeting of the 24 July 2017 donated $207.75 to the CWA Cartwrights Hill branch to cover the costs of Onsite Inspection and Sewerage Management Fees.

This donation request for 2018/19 charges is modest and given the valuable community work undertaken by the CWA and the local branch’s limited financial resources the request is supported for the 2018/19 financial year.

It is noted that consideration of future year’s waiver of the kerbside waste charges for the group would be assessed at a future time as the process for the consideration of financial assistance to all community groups is currently being reviewed.

The above request aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan “Community Leadership and Collaboration – Outcome: we recognise we all have a role to play”.

Financial Implications

The Section 356 donation budget for the 2018/19 financial year is $50,255.50, of which $41,689 is already committed in the adopted Delivery and Operational Plan 2018/19.

This leaves a balance of $8,566.50 available for additional fee waiver requests received for the 2018/19 financial year. It is noted that Council approved in 2017/18 two S356 donations for the 2018/19 financial year and those two donations are noted below.

2018/19 Section 356 financial assistance budget allocation	$50,255.50
Proposed financial assistance, as per 2018/19 DPOP	($41,689.00)
Revised Remaining Budget for 2018/19	$8,566.50
Mayoress Concert fee waiver – Council meeting 27 November 2017	($975.00)
Live Life Get Active proposed fee waiver – Council meeting 12 June 2018	($460.00)
Balance of Section 356 financial assistance budget – available for requests received for the remainder of the 2018/19 financial year not including this meeting’s requests	$7,131.50

As noted earlier at this meeting four donation requests have been received for Council’s consideration:

*Unallocated balance of S356 Fee waiver financial assistance budget 2018/19*	$7,131.50
St. Vincent De Paul Society	($ 280.00)
Triple H Forum	($ 90.00)
North Wagga Football Club (Josh Hanlon Fund raising event)	($ 90.00)
Country Women’s Association of NSW (Cartwrights Hill Branch)	($ 330.00)
Total Section 356 Donation Requests – 13 August 2018 Council Meeting	($ 790.00)
*Balance of S356 Fee waiver financial assistance budget remaining 2018/19*	$6,341.50

Policy and Legislation

Council’s POL 078 Financial Assistance Policy

Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993

Link to Strategic Plan

Community Leadership and Collaboration

Objective: We are informed and involved in decision making

Outcome: Everyone in our community feels they have been heard and understood

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

Council’s Community Engagement Strategy and IAP2 considers the community to be “any individual or group of individuals, organisation or political entity with an interest in the outcome of a decision….”

Relevant internal stakeholders were consulted in the assessment of this request.

Attachments

1 ⇩.	Section 356 Donation request - St Vicent De Paul Society
2 ⇩.	Section 356 Donation request - Triple H Forum
3 ⇩.	Section 356 Donation request - North Wagga Football Club (Josh Hanlon Fund Raising Event )
4 ⇩.	Section 356 Donation request - CWA -Cartwrights Hill Branch

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 13 August 2018. RP-4

RP-4 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ASHMONT PRESCHOOL

Author: David Butterfield

Director: Natalie Te Pohe

Analysis:

The purpose of this report is to authorise an Expression of Interest process be undertaken for the former Ashmont Preschool site.

Recommendation

That Council:

a surrender the lease between Council and Ashmont Preschool Incorporated commencing 1 February 2014 and expiring 31 January 2019

b offer the Ashmont Preschool for lease for the purposes of early childhood education via an Expression of Interest process upon the terms noted in the body of this report

c agree to the selection criteria identified in the body of this report

d note a further report will be received regarding the outcome of the expression of interest

Report

Council provides an early childhood education site for the benefit of the community on the corner of Moxham and Blakemore Streets, Ashmont. This facility comprises a purpose built two room preschool constructed circa 1975 with capacity for around 45‑50 children.

In May 2018, the Ashmont Preschool Incorporated advised Council of their intention to cease trading at the end of June 2018 due to financial difficulties. Preschool services at the facility ceased on 15 June 2018 and the premises are now vacant.

Council has received enquiries from a number of early childhood educators and non-government community organisations with interest in the site. Offering the preschool for leasing by suitably qualified and licenced early childhood educators via an expression of interest is consistent with policy and ensures interested proponents have an equal opportunity to apply.

Applicable selection criteria for the Expression of Interest are outlined below. Subject to a resolution of Council, the Expression of Interest will be conducted during August 2018. A further report will be submitted to Council in September 2018 with a view to commencing a new lease agreement around 1 November 2018 (following public notice of the proposed lease as per the requirements of s47 and s47A of the Local Government Act 1993 for community land).

Selection Criteria
Incorporation status as a charity or not for profit organisation
Evidence of licensing by the NSW Department of Education as a pre-school or long day care centre
Demonstrated evidence of a pre-school education program
Proposed days and hours of operation
Demonstrated service capacity to meet the needs of families living in the Ashmont neighbourhood with emphasis on demographics and social justice principles
Proposed Enrolment ages
Demonstrated experience in the operation of similar services
Demonstrated financial capability to meet lease costs and maintenance of the premises based on current condition
Other Considerations
Proposed enrolment ages
Indication of interest in the purchase of the premises (subject to re-classification and resolution of Council)
Indication of potential investment to improve premises based on current condition of premises
Details of proposed service model e.g. preschool or long day care, after school care

Proposed standard terms for lease agreements are set out below.

STANDARD CONDITIONS
Agreement Duration	Five years
Fees	Rent and other occupation fees as per the Council’s adopted Revenue and Pricing Policy current as at the date of commencement of the renewed agreement. (Currently minimum community rent is $620 per annum including GST).
Fee increases	Rent and other occupation fees adjusted annually on the anniversary of commencement as per the Council’s adopted Revenue and Pricing Policy.
Public Liability Insurance	Public Liability Insurance - no less than $20 million with the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga listed as an interested party. Plate Glass Insurance – the lessee will be required to have valid plate glass insurance. Contents – lessee to insure their own contents.
Occupation Costs	Tenant to meet costs associated with occupation of the premises including but not limited to Council rates, water, gas, electricity, non-domestic sewer and waste disposal.
Maintenance Responsibilities	Tenant is responsible for routine upkeep including landscaping, external maintenance, servicing of equipment such as air conditioners and fire detection equipment, cleaning and general maintenance. The Council is responsible for works of a capital or structural nature.
Preparation Fees	Lease preparation fees are borne by the tenant.
Building Replacement Insurance Costs	The lessee is required to reimburse Council for building replacement insurance.

Financial Implications

Council will receive rent and other occupation fees as per Council’s adopted Revenue and Pricing Policy current as at the date of commencement of the renewed agreement. (Currently the minimum community rent is $620 per annum including GST).

Policy and Legislation

Leasing & Licensing Policy 038

Link to Strategic Plan

Safe and Healthy Community

Objective: We have access to health and support services that cater for all our needs

Outcome: Our health and support services meet the needs of our community

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

Council’s Community Directorate (Social Planning)

Council’s Commercial Operations Directorate (Buildings)

Attachments

1 ⇩.

Location Map - Ashmont Preschool

RP-5 ROAD CLOSURE & SALE - WEBB STREET, BOMEN

Author: David Butterfield

Director: Natalie Te Pohe

Analysis:

This report notes changes to the road closure process for formed Council public roads affecting current Council road closures.

Recommendation

That Council:

a note that the Crown Land Legislation Amendment Act 2017 has changed the process for closure of Council public roads

b propose the closure of part of the Council public road reserve adjoining Lot 52 DP 862255 known as 52 Webb Street, Bomen under Part 4 Division 3 of the Roads Act 1993

c provide public notice of the proposal as per the Roads Act 1993 (as amended by the Crown Land Legislation Amendment Act 2017, schedule 3)

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

e authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to any necessary document as required

Report

By Resolution 18/070 on 26 February 2018, Council resolved to make an application to the Department of Industry to close; and subsequently sell, part of a formed Council public road adjoining 52 Webb Street as follows:

That Council:

a make an application to the Department of Industry – Crown Lands & Water Division to close part of the Council public road reserve adjoining Lot 52 DP 862255 known as 52 Webb Street, Bomen

b upon closure and vesting of the land in the ownership of Council, classify the land as operational land

c sell the land to 52 Webb Street Pty Ltd being the owner of Lot 52 DP 862255 on the terms detailed in the body of the report

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

e authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to any necessary document as required

Shortly after the date of the resolution the NSW Department of Industry – Lands & Water (Crown Lands) instigated a moratorium on acceptance of new road closure applications.

This was due to the pending activation of new legislation that would transfer authority for all Council public road closures from Crown Lands to Councils. This legislation was activated from 1 July 2018 and comprised amendments to the Roads Act 1993 introduced by the Crown Land Legislation Amendment Act 2017.

Under the amended legislation Council can propose the closure of Council public roads under s38A of Roads Act 1993 if:

(a) the road is not reasonably required as a road for public use (whether for present or future needs), and

(b) the road is not required to provide continuity for an existing road network, and

(c) if the road provides a means of vehicular access to particular land, another public road provides lawful and reasonably practicable vehicular access to that land.

As detailed in the earlier report to Council (copy attached) the part of the road proposed for closure was originally designed for a cul-de-sac but has subsequently been replaced with a ‘T-intersection’. It is no longer required for public use, does not affect the continuity of the road network or restrict legal access to any land.

While the legislation changes do not necessarily require a new resolution of Council, the former resolution only requested application of the road closure to a higher authority in the Crown. This resolution however, will ensure that the process is transparent because of the changes in legislation, in that Council is formally proposing the road closure.

For these reasons, and to allow completion of the sale proposed under the prior resolution of Council it is recommended that Council propose closure of a portion of Webb Street, Bomen adjacent to Lot 52 DP 862255.

Financial Implications

N/A

Policy and Legislation

Roads Act 1993

Crown Land Legislation Amendment Act 2017

Link to Strategic Plan

The Environment

Objective: We plan for the growth of the city

Outcome: We have sustainable urban development

Risk Management Issues for Council

N/A

Internal / External Consultation

NSW Department of Industry – Crown Lands & Water

The proposal to close a portion of Webb Street, Bomen must be publically notified and can only proceed if objections received are satisfactorily resolved. Public notification will comprise advertising in the local newspaper, and direct notification of authorities as indicated below.

Mail

Media

Community Engagement

Digital

Rates notices insert

Direct mail

Letterbox drop

Council news story

Council News advert

Media releases

TV/radio advertising

One-on-one meetings

Your Say website

Community meetings

Stakeholder workshops

Drop-in sessions

Surveys and feedback forms

Social media

Email newsletters

Website

Digital advertising

TIER

Consult

Involve

Collaborate

Attachments

1 ⇩.

Location Map - Webb Street, Bomen

2 .

Report - Webb St Closure and Sale - 26 February 2018

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, as it deals with: information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

Report submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council on Monday 13 August 2018. M-1

Committee Minutes

M-1 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MINUTES - 12 JULY 2018

Author: Bill Harvey

Director: Caroline Angel

Analysis:

The Local Traffic Committee met on 12 July 2018. At this meeting, Traffic Committee considered fourteen reports.

The Minutes of the meeting are attached for Councillors’ reference.

Recommendation

That Council:

a receive the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 12 July 2018

b endorse the recommendations of the Traffic Committee

c add the Bourke Street Service Road – Mobility Parking Scheme Spaces Near Mount Austin Public School project estimated at $12,000 to Council’s current unfunded list

Report

The table below provides a summary of each item’s risk and budget implications in particular:

No.	ITEM	UNMITIGATED RISK RATING	ESTIMATED COST ($)	FUNDING SOURCE
RP1	John Woodman Classic Handicap Cycle Race – On-Street Event	High	0	Not Required
RP2	Lost Lanes – On-Street Event	High	0	Not Required
RP3	Avocet Drive – Increase in Length of NO STOPPING Zone Near Franklin Drive	High	150	Lines and Signs
RP4	Moran Street and Hawkes Place – Extension of the NO STOPPING zone	High	250	Lines and Signs
RP5	Bourke Street Service Road – Traffic Controls for The Northern End of the Road That is on The East Side of Bourke Street	High	350	Lines and Signs
RP6	Edward Street – Extension of the NO STOPPING Zones on the Western Side of the Intersection With Murray Street	Extreme	250	Lines and Signs
RP7	Estella Road – Upgrade of Sight Board at the Intersection With Pine Gully Road	High	300	Lines and Signs
RP8	Bourke Street Service Road – Mobility Parking Scheme Spaces Near Mt Austin Public School	Nil	250 12,000	Lines and Signs Unfunded
RP9	Forsyth Street West of Murray Street – Correct Signs to Implement Two-Hour Parking Zone	Not Applicable	0	Not Required
RP10	Hampden Avenue Service Road – NO STOPPING Zone West of William Street	Medium	300	Lines and Signs
RP11	Huthwaite Street – DA18/0265 – KEEP CLEAR Traffic Control at Bourke Street	Medium	200	Lines and Signs
RP12	Plunket Drive – NO STOLLING Zone at Approach to Gregadoo Road	Nil	200	Lines and Signs
RP13	Morgan Street – Mobility Parking Scheme Spaces Associated with All Abilities Playground	Medium	12,500	Bolton Park All inclusive Playground project
RP14	Brookong Avenue Timed Parking Restriction – Correct Signage to Notify The Intention of the Zone to Drivers	Nil	100	Lines and Signs

Items of Particular Interest

RP-8 deals with the installation of two by six metre parking bay lengths of Mobility Parking Scheme spaces at the front of Mt Austin Public School. The spaces are required to meet the needs of students who attend the school. While the installation of two signs to denote the use of the spaces is an inexpensive exercise, the construction of the necessary ramps and footpath connections that make the spaces compliant with Australian Standard 2890 is costly, estimated at $12,000.

As there is no discernible risk that is associated with this item at this time, it is proposed to allocate this project to Council’s current Unfunded List. Also considering how early it is in the financial year, at this stage it is not proposed to utilise the $50K allocated for Traffic Committee items. If in the future a suitable funding source is identified, it will be presented back to Council for adoption.

RP-14 deals with the correct signage that will notify drivers that four parallel parking spaces on the northern side of Brookong Avenue near the intersection with Docker Street are subject to a two hour time limit.

There were no other items of particular interest that were dealt with by Traffic Committee at this meeting.

Financial Implications

The below table shows the budget required, and the current available budget for the proposed funding source for each of the items requiring funding:

Item	Total Budget Required	Proposed Funding Source	Current Proposed Funding Source Budget	Current Funding Source Expenditure including commitments as at 25 July 2018	Current Available Budget
RP-3 RP-4 RP-5 RP-6 RP-7 RP-8 RP-10 RP-11 RP-12 RP-14 Total	$150 $250 $350 $250 $300 $250 $300 $200 $200 $100 $2,350	Lines and Signs	$340,305	$9,214	$331,091
RP-8	$12,000	Unfunded	-	-	-
RP-13	$12,500	Bolton Park All inclusive Playground	$585,000	$159,989	$425,011

Policy and Legislation

N/A

Link to Strategic Plan

Safe and Healthy Community

Objective: We are safe

Outcome: We promote safety and safe behaviours

Risk Management Issues for Council

No specific issues identified

Internal / External Consultation

The Traffic Committee consists of a Councillor, NSW Police, Roads and Maritime Services and a representative of the Local Member. Representatives from Council’s Infrastructure and Planning staff provide advice to the Committee. Representatives from other agencies and entities may be invited to attend meetings as required.

Attachments

1 ⇩.

Traffic Committee - Minutes - 12 July 2018

Reports submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Monday 13 August 2018.

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Paul Funnell

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

In Attendance

General Manager (Mr P Thompson)

Director Finance (Mrs N Te Pohe)

Director Community (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Mrs N Johnson)

Manager Finance (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)

Manager City Strategy (Mr T Kell)

Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)

Strategic Planning Coordinator (Mr A Stander)

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 Ms Caroline Angel, Director Commercial Operations on the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes.

CARRIED

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

18/253 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes

That Council grant a leave of absence for Councillors T Koschel and D Tout for 23 July 2018.

CARRIED

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CM-1 Ordinary Council Meeting - 9 July 2018

18/254 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9 July 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
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL LEASE TO RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA the reason being that Relationships Australia are the commissioned service provider operating headspace as funded and coordinated through my employer the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network. That decision does not involve me, my team nor is it discussed with me. The manager of headspace while not a significant person of interest as declared by myself, he is a good friend of mine and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 RFT 2018-29 ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT the reason being that the company mentioned in the report are the same company he uses as his accountants and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 Annual Grants Program 2018/2019 the reason being that he is a patron of the MG Car Club of Wagga Wagga and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 Annual Grants Program 2018/2019 the reason being that he has a family connection with one of the grant recipients and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

PUBLIC DICUSSION FORUM

RP-8 BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT - WAGGA CRICKET GROUND RESERVE

· Mr Stuart Lamont, Murrumbidgee Turf Club – Speaking in favour of the report

RP-9 TARCUTTA TRANSPORT AND FARMING MUSEUM

· Mr Garry Salvestro, Salvestro Planning – speaking in favour of the report

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

18/255 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council bring forward consideration of the follow items to follow the public discussion forum.

· RP-8 BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT - WAGGA CRICKET GROUND RESERVE

· RP-9 TARCUTTA TRANSPORT AND FARMING MUSEUM

CARRIED

RP-8 BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT - WAGGA CRICKET GROUND RESERVE

18/256 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a consent to an application by the Murrumbidgee Turf Club to NSW Department of Industry – Crown Lands for an adjustment to the boundary between the Wagga Cricket Ground Reserve and Wagga Wagga Racecourse Reserve

b note the Wagga Wagga City Council Crown Reserves Reserve Trust licence to The Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet will transfer to the Wagga Wagga Race Course Reserve Trust under s3.44 of the Crown Land Management Act 2016 No 58 if the application is approved

c delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary document under Council’s common seal if required

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
P Funnell
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

RP-9 TARCUTTA TRANSPORT AND FARMING MUSEUM

18/257 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council:

a approve the site layout plan provided by the Tarcutta Transport and Farming Museum for the lease area at Gresham Street, Tarcutta

b note all future development elements are subject to development consent

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
P Funnell
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

MAYORAL MINUTE

MM-1 MAYORAL MINUTE - PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING

18/258 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council:

a endorse the NSW Public Libraries Association and Local Government NSW library funding advocacy initiative, Renew Our Libraries

b make representation to the local State Member in relation to the need for additional funding from the NSW State Government for the provision of public library services

c write to the Hon. Don Harwin, Minister for the Arts and the Hon. Walt Secord, Shadow Minister for the Arts, calling for bi-partisan support for the provision of a significant increase in state funding for NSW public libraries, supported by a sustainable future funding model

d take a leading role in activating the campaign locally

e endorse the distribution of the NSW Public Libraries Association and Local Government NSW library funding advocacy initiative information in Council libraries, as well as involvement in any actions arising from the initiative

f formally advise the NSW Public Libraries Association and Local Government NSW that Council has endorsed the library funding advocacy initiative

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
P Funnell
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

The General Manager, Peter Thompson advised that CONF-1 RFT 2018-29 ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT has been withdrawn and will be deferred to a future Council meeting.

18/259 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes 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-3, RP-6, RP-7, RP-10, RP-11 be adopted as recommended in the business papers

CARRIED

REPORTS FROM STAFF

RP-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT 14 Of THE WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010 - SOLAR ACCESS AND SETBACK CONTROLS

18/260 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell

That Council:

a support Amendment 14 of the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010

b place the amendment on public exhibition from 28 July 2018 to 25 August 2018 (inclusive) and invite public submissions on the amendment until 8 September 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
P Funnell
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

RP-2 30 June 2018 Investment Report

18/261 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe

That Council note details of the external investments as at 30 June 2018 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
P Funnell
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

RP-3 2017/18 WORKS IN PROGRESS AND REVOTES

18/262 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a approve the proposed 2017/18 capital and operating project budget revotes as presented in this report

b note the 2017/18 capital and operating project works in progress (carryovers) as presented 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
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

RP-4 CITIES POWER PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT 2018

18/263 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and R Kendall

That Council:

a be represented at the Cities Power Partnership Summit 2018 to be held in Kiama, NSW on 18-19 October 2018

b appoint the Mayor or their delegate to attend the summit

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
P Funnell
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

RP-5 Annual Grants Program 2018/2019

Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:37pm.

18/264 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and R Kendall

That Council:

a approve the successful applications for the 2018/19 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $163,574

b approve the budget transfers as detailed in the financial implications section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
P Funnell
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

Councillor D Hayes re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:40pm.

RP-6 SISTER CITY VISIT TO LEAVENWORTH

18/265 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a endorse the Mayor attending Leavenworth with Miss Wagga Wagga and Miss Community Princess for a Sister City visit from 28 August to 6 September 2018

b endorse paying all reasonable delegation related expenses for the Mayor

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
P Funnell
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

RP-7 Proposed Licence to St. John's Ambulance (NSW) - Wagga Wagga Division

18/266 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a enter a licence agreement with St John’s Ambulance (NSW) – Wagga Wagga Division upon the following basis:

i Property – Glenfield Community Centre

ii Duration – 5 years

iii Rent – minimum community rent as set out in Council’s 2018/2019 Fees and Charges

iv Rent Reviews – annually on the anniversary of commencement in accordance with the minimum community rent set out in Council’s Fees and Charges

b delegate authority to the General manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents

c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal as required

d approve the budget variation/s as set out 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
P Funnell
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

RP-8 BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT - WAGGA CRICKET GROUND RESERVE was moved forward for consideration following the public discussion forum.

RP-9 TARCUTTA TRANSPORT AND FARMING MUSEUM was moved forward for consideration following the public discussion forum.

RP-10 PROPOSED LICENCE OF LAND AT LOT 3 DP 877763 FOR STOCKPILING DURING STRENGTHENING AND WIDENING OF EUNONY BRIDGE

18/267 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a enter into a licence agreement with Graham John White for the use of land at Lot 3 DP 877763 on the terms contained in the body of this report

b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents

c affix Council’s Common Seal as required

d approve the budget variations as detailed in the budget section of 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
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

RP-11 Response to Questions/Business with Notice

18/268 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes 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
P Funnell
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

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

Councillor R Kendall congratulated staff on the work undertaken on the road verges in preparation of the road seal on Captain Cook Drive and requested advice if Council are planning on doing any work on the lookout areas to improve them during these works or in the near future.

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey thanked Scott Gray for acting as the General Manager for the past week.

closed COUNCIL

18/269 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and V Keenan

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 6.43pm.

CARRIED

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

Councillor D Hayes vacated the chamber and did not return, the time being 6:43pm.

Confidential Reports

CONF-1 RFT 2018-29 ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT

Council withdrew consideration of RFT 2018-29 ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT, deferring the matter to a future Council meeting.

CONF-2 WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL LEASE TO RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA

18/270 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and R Kendall

That Council:

a enter into a lease agreement with Relationships Australia Canberra and Region Incorporated (or equivalent entity) upon the terms outlined in the body of this report

b delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council, under seal if require

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
P Funnell
V Keenan
R Kendall
K Pascoe

Reversion to open COUNCIL

18/271 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 6.45pm.

CARRIED

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.47pm.

…………………………………………………..

MAYOR

Reports submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held on Monday 13 August 2018.

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Paul Funnell

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 N Johnson)

Manager City Strategy (Mr T Kell)

Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)

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

Governance Officer (Ms B King)

Prayer

Almighty God,

Help protect our Mayor, elected Councillors and staff.

Amen.

Acknowledgement Of Country

APOLOGIES

No apologies received

Declarations Of Interest

No Declarations of Interest received.

REPORTS FROM STAFF

RP-1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES - RIVERINA INTERMODAL FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS HUB - STAGE TWO

18/272 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell

That Council:

a endorse a variation of RFT 2016/008 to include the Scope of Services for Stage Two of the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub program as outlined in the body of this report

b note that Parsons Brinckerhoff Australia Pty Ltd (now WSP Australia Pty Limited) were awarded the contract pursuant to a competitive tender process and the contract included an option to vary the Scope of Services to include Stage Two of the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub program should it proceed

c note that this component of work is urgent and critical for the design and costing of the rail siding, rail terminal and adjacent industrial subdivision

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

e extend the exclusivity period in the Heads of Agreement that was subject to resolution 18/147 to March 2019 to enable funding confirmation and approvals to be finalised along with the completion of designs

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Y Braid OAM
G Conkey OAM
P Funnell
D Hayes
V Keenan
R Kendall
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 requested that Council follow up with RMS regarding Traffic noise (in particular limiting exhaust break noise) on Edward Street near Baylis Street, as a result of resident complaints.

closed COUNCIL

18/273 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 5.33pm.

CARRIED

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

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

CONF-1 APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THE FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

18/274 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and R Kendall

That Council appoint the two community members recommended in the body of this report to the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

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

Reversion to open COUNCIL

18/275 RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 5.37pm.

CARRIED

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 5.38pm.

…………………………………………………..

MAYOR