The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Paul Funnell
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Rod Kendall
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 Executive Support (Mr S Gray)
Manager Technical & Strategy (Mr P Ross)
Manager City Development (Mr P O’Brien)
Manager Project Delivery (Mr R Shah)
Senior Project Manager (Mr D Woods)
Gregadoo Waste Management Facility Manager (Mr G Pym)
Strategic Planning Coordinator (Mr A Stander)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr S Shaw)
Risk & Assurance Coordinator (Ms J Watkins)
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.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell That Council grant a leave of absence for Councillor T Koschel for Monday, 8 October 2018 inclusive. Note that a leave of absence was granted to Councillor D Hayes at the 26 February 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting for 25 September 2018 to 12 October 2018 inclusive.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 24 September 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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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT 14 OF THE WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010 - SOLAR ACCESS, PRIVACY AND SETBACK CONTROLS the reason being that he has a vested interest in the R3 zone in Tarcutta Street and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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D Tout |
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Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:09pm.
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe That Council defer consideration of Gregadoo Waste Management Centre – Transformation until the 29 October 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting. |
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-4 PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE - BURKINSHAWS AND MCCLURES LANE, TARCUTTA |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council: a note that the Crown Land Legislation Amendment Act 2017 has changed the process for closure of Council public roads b pursuant to Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, endorse the following proposed financial assistance to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 13 October 2018 to 10 November 2018 and invite public submissions until 24 November 2018: Proposed Financial Assistance Council proposes to provide financial assistance to Malcolm and Kerrie Plum to the value of $1,460 being the difference between the 2017/18 and 2018/19 Road Closure Fee as the Plums were prevented from finalising their 2017/18 road closure application due to the instigation of a moratorium on the acceptance of new road closure applications by the NSW State Department of Industry – Lands & Water (Crown Lands) in April 2018 c receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed financial assistance ii proposing approval of the provision of the financial assistance unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period iii propose the closure of part of the unformed Council public roads known as Burkinshaws Lane and McClures Lane under Part 4 Division 3 of the Roads Act 1993 iv proposing to delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council v proposing authorisation for the affixing of Wagga Wagga City 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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P Funnell |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-5 SECTION 356 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REQUESTS - OCTOBER 2018 |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council provide financial assistance of the following amounts in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993: i) Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Wagga $ 99.00 ii) Breast Cancer Wagga Support Group $ 90.00 iii) Australian Mechanical Organ Society $ 90.00 iv) Calvary Riverina Hospital $ 650.00 v) Yandarra Committee $ 90.00 vi) Cork & Fork Festival (funded from Major Events Budget) $3,180.00
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council: a endorse the inclusion of the following new information in Council’s Revenue and Pricing Policy 2018/19 and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 13 October 2018 to 10 November 2018 and invite public submissions until 24 November 2018: Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre While Oasis fees have been set based on competitive market rates, and also on maximising visitation to the centres, from time to time a reduced pricing point may be offered up to a maximum of 50% of the approved price, and advertised to support a promotion aimed at increasing participation and / or attracting new customers. A reduced pricing point will require Management Approval. A discounted promotional pricing point will be offered for a specified period of time only and all promotional conditions will be advertised. b receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed amendments to Council’s Revenue and Pricing Policy 2018/19 ii proposing adoption of the fee description amendments unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period iii proposing approval of a delegation to the General Manager to authorise reduced pricing points |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council: a receive the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 13 September 2018 b endorse the recommendations of the Traffic Committee |
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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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
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The following Questions / Business with Notice were raised with no further action required. 1. Councillor P Funnell requested an update on Council’s position on the Livestock Marketing Centre/Roads and Maritime Services weighbridge requirements. Councillor K Pascoe queried whether or not a private weighbridge can be used?
2. Councillor D Tout and the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM acknowledged all Council staff for their involvement in the Spring Jam event held Saturday, 8 October 2018. It was a very successful event with an estimated 6,000 people turning up to the event.
3. The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM passed on thanks to Council staff from the Gears and Beers Committee on a successfully run event.
4. The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM attended the funeral of Mrs Kaye Lean today and sends his condolences to her husband Alan and family. The Mayor noted that Kaye was one of the founders of Country Hope and a remarkable member of this community. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council: a accept the offer of Aitken Rowe Testing Laboratories Pty Ltd (ABN: 53 058 315 138) for geotechnical testing services throughout the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area (LGA) b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Aitken Rowe Testing Laboratories Pty Ltd (ABN: 53 058 315 138) for geotechnical testing services for a period of two years c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract for 12-month d authorises 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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P Funnell |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM advised that RFT2018-09 - AIRPORT TAXIWAY UPGRADE has been withdrawn and will be deferred to a future council meeting. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.17pm.
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MAYOR