The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Paul Funnell (until 6.31pm)
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Kerry Pascoe
Councillor Dallas Tout
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 Finance (Mrs C Rodney)
Manager People & Culture (Mrs F Piltz)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)
Manager Technical & Strategy (Mr P Ross)
Chief Audit Executive (Mrs C Rosetta-Walsh)
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) (Mr B Creighton)
Land & Real Property Coordinator (Mrs D Wright)
Manager Civic Theatre (Ms C Campbell)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr J Lang)
Governance Officer (Ms B King)
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.
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.
No apologies received.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Tout That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 August 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-9 SUPPORT FOR TABLE TENNIS FACILITY AT HENWOOD PARK the reason being that he agreed to assist in his professional capacity on this project and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 Civic Theatre Masterplan - Grant Application the reason being that it is an industry that she works in and previously and currently work with theatres around NSW, but not in the Local Government Area and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Hayes declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 Gender Equity Report the reason being that Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is his employer and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
PUBLIC DICUSSION FORUM
RP-11 Tatton Drain - Installation of a Temporary Weir Wall
· Mr Garry Williams – Speaking in favour of the Report
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell That Council bring forward consideration of RP-11 Tatton Drain - Installation of a Temporary Weir Wall to follow the public discussion forum. |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe That Council: a endorse the installation of a temporary construction across the Tatton Drain to create a pond to redirect water into Lake Albert during storm events subject to required approvals b approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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MAYORAL MINUTE
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber and did not return, the time being 6:31pm.
MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council note the process for the election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the 2018 – 2020 term. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor D Hayes declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:39pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel That Council: a partner with the Wagga Women’s Health Centre (WWHC) to deliver the Wagga Wagga Gender Equity Project based on the project delivery model as outlined in this report b accept the funds as secured by the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) for the delivery of this project where Council is the auspice and project manager c delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement with WWHC that stipulates that the WWHC accept responsibility should any component of the project not be delivered due to the scope, timeframes and outputs being determined without input from Council d authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor D Hayes re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:40pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a endorse the submission of a grant application by Council to the 2018-19 round of the NSW Regional Cultural Fund for the Civic Theatre Masterplan Stage 2 elements as detailed in this report b note that this application is the second stage in a three stage refurbishment and development of the Civic Theatre c receive a further report should the grant application be successful |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council receive and note the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Annual Report 2017-2018. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council authorise the General Manager or their delegate to give notice to the Minister responsible for the administration of the Crown Land Management Act 2016, of the appointment of Council’s Native Title Managers for the Wagga Wagga local government area in accordance with section 8.8 of the Act, as per the details contained within this report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel That Council accept the Performance Reports against Council’s Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2017/2018. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council provide financial assistance of the following amounts in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993: i) Uranquinty Progress Association $ 90.00 ii) Wagga Wagga NAIDOC Committee $ 245.00 iii) NSW Aboriginal Knock Out Health Challenge $ 420.00 iv) Wagga Wagga RSL Sub-branch $1,446.00 |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:47pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council provide in principle support to enable Table Tennis Wagga Wagga to submit funding applications for a Table Tennis facility, and endorse staff providing assistance to Table Tennis Wagga Wagga during the planning stage of this project. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:49pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council receive and note the report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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M-1 Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Minutes - 10 August 2018 |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council endorses the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 10 August 2018. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
The following Questions / Business with Notice were raised and will be addressed in the next available Business Paper:
1. Councillor V Keenan requested an update on the River Safety Program.
2. Councillor K Pascoe complimented staff involved in organising the long serving employees recognition dinner and congratulated all staff on their service to Council.
3. The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM expressed how appreciative he was to Council staff involved in the Rules Club and RSL Club Zone Bowling Championships Event, who were highly praised for their involvement by the community and event organisers.
4. The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM congratulated Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell on their nomination and campaign for the recent State election.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 6.53pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
All staff, excluding Manager People and Culture vacated the chamber, the time being 6.55pm.
CONFIDENTIAL MAYORAL MINUTE
CONFMM-1 MAYORAL MINUTE - GENERAL MANAGER ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2018 |
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On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM That Council: a note the report of the General Manager Performance Review Panel b note the finding of the Panel on the General Manager’s Annual Performance Review for the period ending 30 June 2018, in particular the Panel’s summary assessment: under the General Manager’s stewardship, Council is now seen by the community in a state of steady leadership. The General Manager has enhanced community confidence in the Council and is generally meeting, or exceeding, all expectations c note that the Panel is negotiating with the General Manager on a Performance Agreement for 2018/19 |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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All staff re-entered the chamber, the time being 6.57pm.
CONF-1 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF WIRADJURI WALKING TRACK EASEMENTS |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a agree to the acquisition of easements for public access and right of access over parcel “A” being Lot 272 DP757249 and parcel “B” being Lot 263 DP 757249 identified in the body of this report b delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate pursuant to section 377(h) of the Local Government Act 1993 to negotiate the easement acquisitions upon the terms outlined in the body of this report c delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council and affix the common seal of Council if necessary d approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the budget section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a authorise leasing of the property at 99 Peter Street, Wagga Wagga as outlined in the body of this report b authorise the General Manager, or their delegate, to sign all necessary documents as required c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel 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 2018-29 b in accordance with clause 178(3)(a) of the LG Regulation, cancel the proposal for the contract c endorse the proposed delivery model in the report d approve the budget variations as detailed in the budget section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a accept the price of Planet Footprint Pty Ltd (ABN: 34 123 911 213) for the provision of environmental reporting services in the amount of $103,083 excluding GST b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Planet Footprint Pty Ltd (ABN: 34 123 911 213) for the provision of environmental reporting services 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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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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CONF-5 RFQ2018-528 Supply of Two Road Maintenance Patching Units |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a accept the offer of Ausroad Systems Pty Ltd for the amount of $830,322.00 excluding GST for two Ausroad Jetmaster Isuzu FXZ 240/350 units b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Ausroad Systems Pty Ltd for the supply of two Ausroad Jetmaster Isuzu FXZ 240/350 units 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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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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CONF-6 RFQ2019-507 - WAGGA WAGGA MAIN CITY LEVEE - STAGE 1 PHASE 3 EARTHWORKS |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel a accept the price of D&L McCallum Pty Ltd (ABN: 46 118 587 223) for the Main City Levee Upgrade Stage 1 Phase 3 Earthworks for the amount of $102,300.25 excluding GST b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with D&L McCallum Pty Ltd (ABN: 46 118 587 223) for the Main City Levee Upgrade Stage 1 Phase 3 Earthworks 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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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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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 6.57pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.00pm.
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MAYOR