The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Paul Funnell (until 6.14pm)
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Kerry Pascoe
Councillor Dallas Tout (until 6.14pm)
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Finance (Mrs N Te Pohe)
Director Community (Mrs J Summerhayes)
Director Commercial Operations (Ms C Angel)
Manager Finance (Mrs C Rodney)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Manager City Strategy (Mr T Kell)
Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)
Manager City Development (Mr P O’Brien)
Manager Marketing & Communications (Ms E Stuart)
Manager Project Delivery (Mr R Shah)
Facilities Management Coordinator (Mr T Powell)
Visitor Economy & Events Coordinator (Mr M Holt)
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks and Recreation) (Mr B Creighton)
Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Mr B Koschel)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr S Shaw)
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 were received.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 September 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 ASHMONT PRESECHOOL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR LEASE the reason being that he is currently undertaking consultancy work for one of the applicants and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
pM-1 ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council elect the Deputy Mayor for a period of two years. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council conduct the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor by Open Voting. |
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM vacated the chair, the time being 6.06pm.
At this stage of the meeting, the Returning Officer, General Manager, Mr P Thompson advised that Colonel Mick Garraway, Commandant of Army Recruit Training Centre Kapooka had accepted the invitation as scrutineer who joined him in the conduct of the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Election of the Mayor
The General Manager, Mr P Thompson then conducted the election for the Mayor.
The nominations received for the Office of Mayor were:
· Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
· Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Following one round of voting, the General Manager declared Councillor G Conkey OAM elected to the position of Mayor for the City of Wagga Wagga for the ensuing two year period from September 2018 to September 2020.
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Councillor G Conkey OAM |
G Conkey OAM, Y Braid OAM, P Funnell, R Kendall, K Pascoe, D Tout |
6 |
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Councillor V Keenan |
D Hayes, V Keenan, T Koschel |
3 |
Election of Deputy Mayor
The General Manager, then conducted the election for Deputy Mayor.
The nominations received for the office of the Deputy Mayor were:
· Councillor Dan Hayes
· Councillor Tim Koschel
· Councillor Dallas Tout
Following one round of voting, the General Manager declared Councillor D Tout elected to the position of Deputy Mayor for the City of Wagga Wagga for the ensuing two year period from September 2018 to September 2020.
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Councillor D Hayes |
D Hayes, V Keenan |
2 |
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Councillor T Koschel |
T Koschel |
1 |
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Councillor D Tout |
G Conkey OAM, Y Braid OAM, P Funnell, R Kendall, K Pascoe, D Tout |
6 |
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM assumed the chair, the time being 6.12pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe That Council suspend standing orders and adjourn for a short recess to allow for a media opportunity, the time being 6.14pm. |
Councillor D Tout vacated the chamber and did not return, the time being 6:14pm.
Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber and did not return, the time being 6:14pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel That Council resume the meeting and re-instate standing orders, the time being 6.28pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council delegate the following powers, authorities, duties or functions to the Mayor, as listed below: 1. Day-to-day oversight of the General Manager’s employment under the contract of employment between the Council and the General Manager as contemplated by Part D of Division of Local Government, Department of Premier & Cabinet in 2011 titled ‘Guidelines for the Appointment & Oversight of General Managers’ 2. Incurring expenditure on behalf of the Council in connection with the mayor’s day-to-day oversight of the General Manager’s employment in order to obtain independent expert advice on matters relating to the General Manager’s performance under the contract of employment between the Council and the General Manager 3. To expend money in an amount not exceeding $30,000.00 in any financial year in the proper exercise of the Council’s functions in circumstances where the Mayor reasonably considers that the expenditure is urgent and the expenditure is duly authorised by the Council under clause 211 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and subject to any conditions or limitations imposed by resolution of the Council from time to time specifically for the purpose of this delegation 5. To approve jointly with the General Manager, the attendance of Councillors at any seminar, conference, meeting or course, provided that: i. such delegation shall not be exercised if there is a prior Council meeting at which the attendance might be considered allowing sufficient time for registration, arrangements, etc ii. provision has been made for such expenditure in the Council’s budget iii. such seminar, conference etc is for one day or less and does not involve an overnight stay |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT AC
T 1993
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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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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a approve the proposed 2018/19 budget variations for the month ended 31 August 2018 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report b note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9 Division 3: Clause 203) that the financial position of Council is satisfactory having regard to the original estimates of income and expenditure and the recommendations made above c note details of the external investments as at 31 August 2018 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 |
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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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a note the information contained within this report b join Regional Cities NSW (RCNSW) provided at least nine of the cities identified in this report resolve to participate in forming the group c conduct a review of its membership within the first 24 months of the formal commencement of RCNSW, to ensure it is meeting its stated objectives d endorse the budget variation as outlined in the financial implications section of the report e note that any future requests for financial contributions over and above the annual membership fee to RCNSW will be reported to Council for further consideration |
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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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council defer consideration of this matter to a later Ordinary Council Meeting pending a Councillor workshop. |
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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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel 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 Dampier 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 authorises the affixing of Wagga Wagga City Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents required f note the funding source to be utilised for the expenditure associated with this transaction as outlined in the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a accept the State Government grant offer of $1,633,249 of funding through the Stronger Country Community Fund b approve the transfer of the Harris Park project from the Potential Projects List to the One-Off Capital Project List now that grant funds have been sourced c enter into a funding agreement with Wagga Rugby League to provide the $370,801 contribution from the grant funding towards construction of the female change facilities at Parramore Park d enter into a funding agreement with the Wagga Boat Club to provide the $73,375 contribution from the grant funding towards the replacement of the roof and car parking works e enter into a funding agreement with Wagga Rugby League to provide the $54,090 contribution from the grant funding towards the extension of the McDonalds Park seating area f authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required g approve the budget variation as detailed in the financial implications section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council: a accept the State Government grant offer of $6,922,347 for the Pomingalarna Multisport Cycling Complex b approve the transfer of the Pomingalarna Multisport Cycling Complex project from the Potential Project List to the One-Off Capital List now that grant funds have been sourced c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required d approve the budget variation as detailed in the financial implications section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Hayes |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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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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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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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 6.40pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:42pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes That Council: a accept the submission received from KU Children’s Services for leasing of the Ashmont Preschool b enter into a lease agreement with KU Children’s Services for the Ashmont Preschool upon the following key terms:- i Property – 2 Moxham Street, Ashmont (part Lot 113 DP 242742) ii Duration – Five years iii Commencement date - 1 November 2018 iv Rent – initial annual rent of $620 per annum including GST as per Council’s Fees and Charges 2018-2019 c delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council d authorise affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:44pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Hayes |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a accept the offer of Westrac Pty Ltd for the amount of $381,010 excluding GST b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Westrac Pty Ltd for the supply of one 938M Caterpillar unit for the amount of $381,010 excluding GST 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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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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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a accept the offer of Complete Fire, Electrical Security Pty Ltd (ABN: 56 167 435 565) for the provision of Security Services in the schedule of rates submitted in their offer b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Complete Fire, Electrical Security Pty Ltd (ABN: 56 167 435 565) for the provision of Security Services c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required d approve the budget variation as detailed in the financial implications section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council: a accept the tender of Bourlet Pty Ltd ATF Bourlet Family Trust (ABN: 31 826 941 061) for the provision of cattle delivery services at the LMC in the schedule of rates negotiated b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Bourlet Pty Ltd ATF Bourlet Family Trust (ABN: 31 826 941 061) for the provision of cattle delivery services at the LMC 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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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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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council defer consideration of this matter to the next Ordinary Council Meeting. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Hayes |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and R Kendall That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement with NSW Cricket for the hosting of Futures League and Sheffield Shield matches during the 2018/19 season b approve that financial assistance be provided to NSW Cricket in the form of fee waivers funded from the 2018/19 Major Events Sponsorship budget for the use of Robertson Oval and the Oasis facilities, estimated at $2,240 c note the estimated $10,000 in-kind and $12,000 actual cost to Council for venue requirements |
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D Hayes |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7.01pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.05pm.
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MAYOR