Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 17 December 2018.

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

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 Finance                                                                   (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager Community Services                                             (Ms M Scully)

Manager Environmental & City Compliance                      (Mr M Gardiner)

Manager City Strategy                                                            (Mr T Kell)

Manager Executive Support                                                  (Mr S Gray)

Manager Operations                                                               (Mr S Otieno)

Manager Technical & Strategy                                              (Mr P Ross)

Manager Marketing & Communications                             (Ms E Stuart)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

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

No apologies were received.

 

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

18/450       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That a leave of absence for Councillor P Funnell be granted for 17 December 2018 to 4 February 2019 (inclusive) and Councillor K Pascoe for 17 December 2018 (inclusive).

CARRIED

 

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 26 NOVEMBER 2018

 

18/451       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and T Koschel

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 November 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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 


 

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-7 RFT2019-16 CRUSHING OF CONCRETE GWMC the reason being that one of the tenderers is a business partner in another venture and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-10 The Riverina Anglican College Sewer Connection the reason being that his daughter attends the Riverina Anglican College and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-4 PROPOSED LICENCE AGREEMENT - OASIS CAFE the reason being that his business has dealt with this company in the past and will more than likely be dealing with them in the future and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Ms Janice Summerhayes, Director Community declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-10 The Riverina Anglican College Sewer Connection the reason being that her son attends the Riverina Anglican College and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Ms Caroline Angel, Director Commercial Operations declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-10 The Riverina Anglican College Sewer Connection the reason being that she knows a number of students who attend the Riverina Anglican College and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-16 RFT2018-27 PRINT MEDIA COUNCIL NOTICES (COUNCIL NEWS) the reason being that her work involves buying media although not in the Wagga area, and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

MAYORAL MINUTES

 

MM-1         Mayoral Minute - High Speed Rail Network Access

 

18/452       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council authorise the General Manager and Mayor to:

a       write to the Premier and Deputy Premier expressing concern in relation to the announcement of a high speed rail network that does not correlate with the Future Transport Strategy, Federal Strategy, and recent Victorian Strategy as well as outlining the poor existing passenger services and the need to improve them

b       write to the Deputy Prime Minister to ensure that any high-speed rail activity is consistent with a national strategy

c        write directly to Professor McNaughton to consider the existing corridor between Sydney and Melbourne as a priority

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

 

NOM-1      NOTICE OF MOTION - Wagga App

 

18/453       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes  

That Council staff bring forward a report on options to develop a native app or web based application that collates key information about Wagga Wagga that can be used by residents and visitors of the city.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

18/454       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

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-2, RP-4, RP-5, RP-7, RP-9, RP-10, RP-12, RP-14 to RP-17, M-1, CONF-1 to CONF-3 and CONF-8 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

 

 

REPORTS FROM STAFF

 

RP-1          Financial Performance Report as at 30 November 2018

 

18/455       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and T Koschel

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2018/19 budget variations for the month ended 30 November 2018 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report

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

i)       Oz Fish Wagga Chapter                                                           $    80.20

ii)      The Compassionate Friends NSW                                        $  175.00

iii)     NSW Rural Fire Service                                                           $  105.00

iv)    Australian Army Band Kapooka                                            $1,750.81

         (funded as detailed in the report)

c       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

d       note details of the external investments as at 30 November 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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-2          ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

 

18/456       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       receive and note this report

b       adopt the Organisation Structure as outlined in this report, noting the inclusion of the Regional Activation Directorate

c       approve the budget variation 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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 


 

RP-3          PARKING FINE CONCESSIONS

A Motion was moved by Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a        receive and note the report

b        not opt in to reducing parking fines as outlined in the report

c        notify the Hon Dominic Perrottet MP, Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations of Councils decision

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor D Tout and seconded by Councillor T Koschel

That Council:

a        receive and note the report

b       opt in to reducing parking fines as outlined in the report, commencing from the 1 September 2019

c        notify the Hon Dominic Perrottet MP, Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations of Councils decision

d        endorse the budget variations outlined in the report

For the AMEDMENT

Against the AMENDMENT

Y Braid OAM

D Hayes

G Conkey OAM

V Keenan

T Koschel

R Kendall

D Tout

 

The MOTION on being put to the meeting was CARRIED and became the Motion.

18/457       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and T Koschel  

That Council:

a        receive and note the report

b       opt in to reducing parking fines as outlined in the report, commencing from the 1 September 2019

c       notify the Hon Dominic Perrottet MP, Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations of Councils decision

d        endorse the budget variations outlined in the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

V Keenan

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-4          SALE OF LAND FOR UNPAID RATES - RESULTS OF PUBLIC AUCTION

 

18/458       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       note the results of the Sale of Land for Unpaid Rates Auction held 17 November 2018

b       pursuant to the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 – Regs 131 (3) and 4(b), write off rates and charges of $31,224.12 as detailed in the table below:

Lots

Property

Owner/s

Net Write Off

1 & 2

Lot 1 & 2 DP 193746 -

797 Livingstone Gully Rd BIG SPRINGS NSW 2650

Yarran Park Pty Ltd & GCB Pty Limited

$9,609.87

3

Lot 1 DP317480 -

3012 Westbrook Rd OBERNE CREEK NSW 2650

Astley George Pearce, Laurence

Augustus Wilkinson & Edmund Macleod Curr

$5,634.51

4

Lot 2 DP 178044 -

1187 Mates Gully Rd TARCUTTA NSW 2652

Alfred James Turner

$7,606.21

5

Lot 1 & Lot 2 DP 433411 -

1215 Humula Rd TARCUTTA NSW 2652

Philip Craig

$8,373.53

TOTAL

$31,224.12

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 


 

 

RP-5          Sewer and Stormwater Infrastructure in Gobbagombalin

 

18/459       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       approve the budget variation of $2,600,000 for the Gobbagombalin stormwater infrastructure funded from the Section 64 Developer Contributions (Stormwater) Reserve

b       approve the budget variation of $805,000 for the Gobbagombalin sewer infrastructure funded from the Sewer Reserve

c       note that the Development Servicing Plans for both stormwater and sewer are currently under review and will involve the community and Councillors at the appropriate stages throughout their development

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-6          LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION

 

A Motion was moved by Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       enter into a licence agreement with the National Roads and Motorists’ Association Limited for the purpose of establishing an electric vehicle charging station upon the following terms:

i         Location – part 8 Cross Street, Wagga being part Lot 3 DP 828377

ii        Term – four years with a four year option

iii       Annual rent - $1.00 (if demanded)

iv       Relocation – at the cost of the licensee if during the option term of four years

b       agree to the creation of the necessary easements for services within Lot 3 DP 828377

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

e        after four years following installation should Council require the site to be relocated it will be at the cost of the licensee determined by Council resolution

 

The MOTION on being put to the Meeting was LOST.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Conkey OAM

Y Braid OAM

R Kendall

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-7          BOLTON PARK MASTER PLAN

 

18/460       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       receives the Bolton Park Master Plan

b       place the draft Bolton Park Master Plan on public exhibition for a period for 56 days from 20 December 2018 to 14 February 2019 and invite public submissions until 21 February 2019 on the draft document

c       receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed Bolton Park Master Plan

ii        proposing adoption of the Bolton Park Master Plan 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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-8          PETITION - DOG OFF-LEASH AREA

 

18/461       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and D Tout

That Council:

a       receive and note the petition

b       place on public exhibition between 28 January and 1 March 2019, the proposal to declare two locations as dog off-leash areas as detailed in the report for part of Explorer Park Boorooma and the designated area at Wiradjuri Reserve

c       receive a further report following the public exhibition and consultation period:

(i)      addressing any submission made in respect of the proposal

(ii)     outlining any amendments to the proposal considered appropriate whether as a result of the public submissions or otherwise

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 


 

 

RP-9          Petition - Church Street Parking Time Limits

 

18/462       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       receive and note the petition

b       endorse the installation of a 37 metre length of two hour timed parking on the eastern side of Church Street, adjacent to 14-20 Church Street

c       refer this resolution to the Local Traffic Committee for technical advice as to the correct signage to be installed that will achieve the aims of item b above

d       implement the required signage, once advice on the correct control device is received from the Local Traffic Committee

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

RP-10        The Riverina Anglican College Sewer Connection

 

18/463       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       note the contents of the report

b       approve

i         the provision of a sewer connection point to enable The Riverina Anglican College to discharge by gravity to the Council sewer network

ii        the design of the required sewer infrastructure to support (i) of the above

iii       the construction of the required sewer infrastructure to support (ii) of the above

c       approve the budget variations as detailed in the financial implications section of this report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-11        Evocities extension of MOU

 

18/464       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council defer consideration of Evocities extension of MOU.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-12        POL 017 - DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY

 

18/465       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       note that there were no public submissions received during the public exhibition period

b       formally adopt POL 017 Debt Management Policy

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-13        RFQ2017/529 - Densely Graded Asphalt Supply & Lay

A MOTION was moved by Councillor D Tout and R Kendall

That Council:

a       receive and note the contents of this report

b       conduct project specific tender processes for works exceeding a value of $400K for the supply and laying of densely graded asphalt for the remainder of the contract term for RFQ2017/529

c        approve the budget variation as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor R Kendall and seconded by Councillor D Hayes

That Council:

a       receive and note the contents of this report

b       conduct project specific tender processes for works exceeding a value of $400K for the supply and laying of densely graded asphalt for the remainder of the contract term for RFQ2017/529

c        undertake a new unit rate tender process for the supply and laying of densely graded asphalt that reflects the historic range of project sizes that have been undertaken

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

For the AMENDEMENT

Against the AMENDMENT

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

The MOTION on being put to the Meeting was CARRIED and became the Motion.

 

18/466       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes  

That Council:

a       receive and note the contents of this report

b       conduct project specific tender processes for works exceeding a value of $400K for the supply and laying of densely graded asphalt for the remainder of the contract term for RFQ2017/529

c       undertake a new unit rate tender process for the supply and laying of densely graded asphalt that reflects the historic range of project sizes that have been undertaken

d       approve the budget variation 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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

RP-14        Proposed application for appointment as Crown Land Managers

 

18/467       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       make application to the NSW Department of Industry – Crown Lands for appointment as Crown Land Managers for the following land parcels:

i         Lot 7082 DP 1116229 at Narrung Street

ii       Lot 214 DP 757255 at Tarcutta

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

c       authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-15        RECISSION - MURRUMBIDGEE MUSIC MUSTER EVENT 2019

 

18/468       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       rescind resolution 18/446 endorsed 26 November 2018 to sponsor Empire Touring’s 2019 ‘The Murrumbidgee Music Muster’ event to the amount of $30,000 excluding GST

b       allocate the $30,000 back into the 2018/19 Major Event Sponsorship budget line

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-16        RFT2018-27 PRINT MEDIA COUNCIL NOTICES (COUNCIL NEWS)

 

18/469       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to exercise the option to extend contract RFT2018-27 with Fairfax Media Publications Pty Limited (ABN: 33 003 357 720) until 30 June 2020 for the provision of a four-page option for print media council notices

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

c       receive further reports to open Council in 2019 to articulate the development of a strategy for conveying public notices and other information to the community and to provide avenues for public comment and debate

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

RP-17        Response to Questions/Business with Notice

 

18/470       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

M-1            TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING - 8 NOVEMBER 2018

 

18/471       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       receive the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 8 November 2018

b       endorse the recommendations of the Traffic Committee

c       approve the budget variations included in this report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 


 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

The following Questions/Business with Notice were noted:

 

1.         Councillor T Koschel, thanked Council staff for their response to his previous Questions/Business with Notice in relation to Ozfish, and offered to provide contact details for the group. He also advised a future clean-up will be held on 3 March 2019.

 

2.         The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM and Councillors thanked fellow Councillors for their dedication and hard work over the year. The Mayor noted that it is an exciting time for the city, and expressed appreciation for the efforts of Councillors and staff and wished all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

 

closed COUNCIL

18/472       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7.08pm

CARRIED

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

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

 

CONF-1    PROPOSED COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND RIGHT OF ACCESS IN DP1246382 WITHIN LOT 272 DP 757249 AT NARRUNG STREET, WAGGA

 

18/473       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       proceed with the compulsory acquisition of easements for public access and right of access described in DP1246382 within Lot 272 DP 757249 in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just terms) Compensation Act 1991

b       make application to the Minster and the Governor for approval to acquire easements for public access and right of access described in DP1246382 within Lot 272 DP 757249 by compulsory process under section 186 (1) of the Local Government Act 1993

c       requests the Minister approve a reduction in the notification period from 90 days to 42 days

d       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to take each further step necessary to obtain approval from the Minister, the Governor or any public authority as may be necessary, and take all actions as may be necessary, to give notices and otherwise carry out the acquisition by means of compulsory acquisition

e       following receipt of the Governors approval, give effect to the acquisition by publication of an Acquisition Notice in the NSW Government Gazette and such other publication as may be required by law

f        pay compensation to all interest holders entitled to compensation by virtue of the compulsory acquisition on the terms set out in the  Land Acquisition (Just terms) Compensation Act 1991

g       enter into a licence agreement with the owner of Lot 272 DP 757249 at Narrung Street for public access and right of access upon the terms outlined in the body of this report

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

i         authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required

j         approve the budget variation/s 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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-2    New Positions for Gregadoo Waste Management Centre and Livestock Marketing Centre

 

18/474       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council approve the budget variation/s 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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-3    Regional Growth Environment and Tourism Fund

 

18/475       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council approve the co-contribution amount and budget variation, as detailed in the report, toward Council’s Regional Growth Environment and Tourism Fund (RGETF) round two application.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-4    PROPOSED LICENCE AGREEMENT - OASIS CAFE

Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:10pm.

18/476       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       enter into a one year licence agreement with Daniel & Jillian Russell trading as the Russell Elite Group for the operation of the Oasis Café 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

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

d       approve the budget variation/s 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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:11pm.

 

CONF-5    RFT2019-02 OASIS RETILING REMEDIAL BUILDING WORKS NEGOTIATIONS

 

18/477       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       accept the offer of C M Morgan & M A Morgan & M L Morgan (ABN: 28 125 353 920) for the Retiling Remedial Building Works at the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre in the lump sum price of $811,000 + GST

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with C M Morgan & M A Morgan & M L Morgan (ABN: 28 125 353 920) for the Retiling Remedial Building Works at the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre

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

d       approve the budget variations contained in the financial implications section of this report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

CONF-6    RFT2019-14 GREEN WASTE PROCESSING

 

18/478       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and R Kendall

That Council:

a       accept the offer of McMahons Earthmoving Pty Ltd (ABN: 35 121 753 884) for the provision of Green Waste Processing in the schedule of rates submitted in their offer

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with McMahons Earthmoving Pty Ltd (ABN: 35 121 753 884) for the provision of Green Waste Services for a period of 24 months

c       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract for a 12 month period at the sole discretion of Council as provisioned for in the Contract

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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-7    RFT2019-16 CRUSHING OF CONCRETE GWMC

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:14pm.

18/479       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Davis Earthmoving & Quarrying Pty Ltd (ABN: 89 001 288 400) for the provision of concrete crushing services in the schedule of rates submitted in their offer

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Davis Earthmoving & Quarrying Pty Ltd (ABN: 89 001 288 400) for the provision of concrete crushing services and to extend the contract for the 12 month extension at the sole discretion of Council in accordance with the provisions in the contact

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

d        approve the budget variations 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

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:15pm.

 

CONF-8    RFT2019-18 ADULT ACCESSIBLE CHANGE ROOM STAGE 2

 

18/480       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Adaptive Trading  Pty Ltd (ABN: 81 624 822 859) for the construction of 2 x adult accessible change rooms in the Wagga CBD in the lump sum amount of $252,832 + GST

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Adaptive Trading Pty Ltd (ABN: 81 624 822 859) for the construction of 2 x adult accessible change rooms in the Wagga CBD

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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Reversion to open COUNCIL

18/481       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and V Keenan

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7.15pm.

CARRIED

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.19pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR