DRAFTMinutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 25 February 2019.

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Paul Funnell

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

Councillor Dallas Tout

In Attendance

General Manager                                                                    (Mr P Thompson)

Director Community                                                               (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Director Commercial Operations                                          (Ms C Angel)

Manager Finance                                                                   (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager City Strategy                                                            (Mr T Kell)

Manager Executive Support                                                  (Mr S Gray)

Manager Operations                                                               (Mr S Otieno)

Manager City Development                                                   (Mr P O’Brien)

Executive Director Riverina Regional Library                    (Mr R Knight)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

Development Assessment Coordinator                              (Mr C Collins)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mr J Lang)

Governance Officer                                                                (Ms B King)

 

Prayer

 

Almighty God,

 

Help protect our Mayor, elected Councillors and staff.

 

Help Councillors to govern with justice, integrity, and respect for equality, to preserve rights and liberties, to be guided by wisdom when making decisions and settling priorities, and not least of all to preserve harmony.

 

Amen. 

Acknowledgement Of Country

I would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Wiradjuri Nation and extend that respect to other Community members present.

 

APOLOGIES

An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Director Corporate Services, Mrs Natalie Te Pohe on the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

 

CARRIED

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

19/030       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That a leave of absence for Councillor D Tout be granted for 25 March 2019 (inclusive), the reason being he is on Council Business in Sydney.

CARRIED

 

CONDOLENCE AND SYMPATHY

 

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM extended condolences and sympathy to the family of the late Mr Michael Georgiou and recognised his significant contribution to the City, in particular his contribution to Wagga Wagga City Council as a Councillor from 1995 to 2008 and Deputy Mayor from September 1999 to September 2000. One minute silence was observed for the passing of Mr Michael Georgiou.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 11 FEBRUARY 2019

 

19/031       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 11 February 2019 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


 

Declarations Of Interest    

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 RFT 2019-01 ACCESS ROAD CONSTRUCTION GWMC the reason being that a director of a tenderer is a significant related entity in a business enterprise that he is also a significant related entity and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-4 RFT2019-08 STABILISATION OF STOCKPILE GWMC the reason being that a director of a tenderer is a significant related entity in a business enterprise that he is also a significant related entity and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant, Non Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 RFT 2019-01 ACCESS ROAD CONSTRUCTION GWMC the reason being that she is friends with the owners of a Company named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO 6 VINCENT ROAD AND 531 KOORINGAL ROAD, LAKE ALBERT the reason being that he has had involvement dealing with this matter, however that is with both Council Operations and the applicant and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LEP18/0013 - REMOVAL OF HEIGHT PROVISIONS FOR Lot 12 DP1237398, 11 STURT STREET the reason being that his son and daughter in law are the owners of the adjoining property and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LEP18/0013 - REMOVAL OF HEIGHT PROVISIONS FOR Lot 12 DP1237398, 11 STURT STREET the reason being that he owns property that may be affected in the future with changes to height and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant, Non Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA17/0572 9 LOT SUBDIVISION, GENISTA PLACE, SPRINGVALE, LOT 39 DP 1085747 the reason being that one of the Directors of the applicants was previously her accountant and remained in the chamber during its consideration.


 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

RP-1 - DA17/0572 9 LOT SUBDIVISION, GENISTA PLACE, SPRINGVALE, LOT 39 DP 1085747

 

·         Mr Mark Saddler – Speaking against the report

·         Mr Christopher Long – Speaking against the report

·       Mr Paul Eady, Manager Alatalo Bros – Speaking in favour of the report if Councillors have any specific questions for him

 

RP-10 - Crime Prevention Working Group

 

·         Mr Ron Kearney – Speaking in favour of the report

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

19/032       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council bring forward consideration of the following reports to follow the Public Discussion Forum:

·                RP-1 DA17/0572 9 LOT SUBDIVISION, GENISTA PLACE, SPRINGVALE, LOT 39 DP 1085747

·                RP-10 Crime Prevention Working Group

CARRIED

 


 

RP-1          DA17/0572 9 LOT SUBDIVISION, GENISTA PLACE, SPRINGVALE, LOT 39 DP 1085747

A Motion was moved by Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council approve DA17/0572 for 9 Lot Subdivision at Genista Place, Springvale NSW 2650 subject to conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 assessment report for DA17/0572 including a deferred commencement condition requiring Council and the developer to execute the ‘Genista Place Planning Agreement’.

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor P Funnell and seconded by Councillor T Koschel

That Council defer consideration of DA17/0572 9 LOT SUBDIVISION, GENISTA PLACE, SPRINGVALE, LOT 39 DP 1085747 and report back to the 25 March 2019 Ordinary Council meeting pending further consultation with the applicant, the objectors and Council.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the AMENDMENT

Against the AMENDMENT

Y Braid OAM

V Keenan

G Conkey OAM

R Kendall

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

19/033       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel  

That Council defer consideration of DA17/0572 9 LOT SUBDIVISION, GENISTA PLACE, SPRINGVALE, LOT 39 DP 1085747 and report back to the 25 March 2019 Ordinary Council meeting pending further consultation with the applicant, the objectors and Council.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


 

 

RP-10        Crime Prevention Working Group

 

19/034       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and P Funnell

That Council:

a        immediately take steps to establish a Crime Prevention Working Group

b       receive a further report including the proposed Terms of Reference, membership and confirmation of support for the initiative from key agencies

c        write to all State Government election candidates to seek a commitment on what resources they will commit to the region if successful before the next Council Meeting on 11 March 2019

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

19/035       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

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-6, RP-11 to RP-14, M-1, M-2, CONF-3 and CONF-5 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1 DA17/0572 9 LOT SUBDIVISION, GENISTA PLACE, SPRINGVALE, LOT 39 DP 1085747 was moved forward for the Public Discussion Forum.

 

 

RP-2          PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - LEP18/0013 - REMOVAL OF HEIGHT PROVISIONS FOR Lot 12 DP1237398, 11 STURT STREET

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chair and the chamber, the time being 7:21pm.

Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout assumed the chair, the time being 7.21pm.

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:21pm.

19/036       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council:

a       support planning proposal LEP18/0013 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

b       prepare and submit a planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment for Gateway Determination

c       receive a further report after the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the planning proposal

ii        proposing adoption of the planning proposal unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

d        review the height limits across the CBD as part of the CBD Master Plan

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout vacated the Chair, the time being 7.24pm.

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 7:24pm.

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:24pm.

 

 

RP-3          PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 - REZONING OF 53 PLUMPTON ROAD AND 108 BRINDABELLA DRIVE, TATTON

 

19/037       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       support planning proposal LEP18/0005 and addendum prepared to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

b       submit a planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment for Gateway Determination

c       receive a further report if submissions are received during the exhibition period

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the planning proposal

ii        proposing adoption of the planning proposal unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 


 

 

RP-4          PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO 6 VINCENT ROAD AND 531 KOORINGAL ROAD, LAKE ALBERT

 

19/038       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and R Kendall

That Council:

a       support planning proposal LEP18/0014 and addendum prepared to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

b       submit a planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment for Gateway Determination

c       receive a further report if submissions are received during the exhibition period

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the planning proposal

ii        proposing adoption of the planning proposal unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber, the time being 7:32pm.

 

Councillor P Funnell re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:34pm.

 


 

 

RP-5          Financial Performance Report as at 31 January 2019

 

19/039       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2018/19 budget variations for the month ended 31 January 2019 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:

1)   Southern  Cross Austereo                                                          $    80.00

2)   Wagga Wagga Baptist Facilities Inc.                                       $  250.00

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 31 January 2019 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

e       write to the office of local government and submit a motion to the 2019 LGNSW conference calling for a review of assessments for s356 applications to allow for greater flexibility and reduction in costs for Councils

f        call for EOIs from community groups to apply for waste fee subsidies for the remainder of this financial year

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 


 

 

RP-6          Airport Fees and Charges

 

19/040       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       place a freeze on the Airport Passenger Charges and the General Aviation Landing Charges for the 2019/20 financial year as specified in this report, due to the Airport review currently being undertaken

b       note the estimated reduced revenue of $64K for the 2019/20 financial year due to the freeze on the Passenger Charges and the General Aviation Landing Charges

c       note the poor financial position of the Airport Reserve

d       will review and may adjust fees in accordance with the outcomes of the Airport review in future financial years

e       note that a separate capital contribution in future financial years for the consultant and terminal expansion from both Qantas and REX were discussed with the Committee, in which in-principle support was provided by Qantas and REX representatives

f        place the draft 2019/20 Airport Fees and Charges on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 2 March 2019 to 30 March 2019 and invite public submissions during this period

g       receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the draft 2019/20 Airport Fees and Charges

ii        proposing adoption of the 2019/20 fees and charges unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

RP-7          Performance Report - July 2018 to December 2018

 

19/041       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council accept the Performance Reports against Council’s Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2018/2019 as at December 2018.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-8          LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS - SEPTEMBER 2020

 

19/042       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council:

a       pursuant to s. 296(2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (“the Act”) that an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissioner to administer all elections of the Council

b       pursuant to s. 296(2) and (3) of the Act, as applied and modified by s. 18, that a council poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissioner to administer all council polls of the Council

c       pursuant to s. 296(2) and (3) of the Act, as applied and modified by s. 18, that a constitutional referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-9          2019 Australian Local Government Women's Association Annual Conference

 

19/043       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council:

a       consider Council representation at the 2019 Annual Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) Conference to be held from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 April 2019 in Casula

b       appoint one Councillor as Council’s delegate to attend the ALGWA Conference

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor Y Braid was nominated by Councillor P Funnell

 

Councillor Y Braid accepted the nomination.

 

Councillor Y Braid was duly elected to represent Council at the 2019 Australian Local Government Women's Association Annual Conference to be held from Thursday, 4 to Saturday, 6 April 2019 in Casula.

 

 

RP-10 Crime Prevention Working Group was moved forward for the Public Discussion Forum.

 


 

 

RP-11        POL 075 - Investment Policy

 

19/044       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       endorse the draft POL 075 - Investment Policy, that is to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 2 March 2019 to 30 March 2019 and invite public submissions until the 13 April 2019 on the draft policy

b       receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed POL 075 – Investment Policy

ii        proposing adoption of the Policy unless there are any recommended amendment deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

RP-12        Executive Director, Riverina Regional Library - Attendance at International Conference in the Role of President, Australian Libray and Informattion Association

 

19/045       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       endorse the attendance of Robert Knight, Executive Director of the Riverina Regional Library at the IFLA Public Libraries Standing Committee and the IFLA World Library & Information Congress in August 2019

b       endorse payment of expenses associated with attendance at the IFLA Public Libraries Standing Committee conference from the Riverina Regional Library training budget

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-13        RIVERINA INTERMODAL FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS HUB (RIFL) - RAIL MASTER SIDING GRANT FUNDING OFFER

 

19/046       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       accept the State Government grant funding offer of $14,400,000 to develop the rail master siding of the Riverina Intermodal Freight & Logistics Hub (RiFL)

b       delegate authority to the Mayor and General Manager to execute any necessary documentation for the acceptance of the funds

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

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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-14        Response to Questions/Business with Notice

 

19/047       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council receive and note the report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 


 

Committee Minutes

M-1            Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting - 30 Ocotober 2018 and 11 December 2018

 

19/048       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council receive the minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 30 October 2018 and 11 December 2018.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

M-2            Airport Advisory Committee Meeting - 19 December 2018

 

19/049       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council receive the minutes of the Airport Advisory Committee Meeting held on 19 December 2018.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

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

 

1.         Councillor P Funnell requested Council to investigate putting in an access ramp on the corner of Morrow and Peter Street opposite the Victory Memorial Gardens as there is currently no wheel chair or disabled access on the Eastern side.

 

2.         Councillor D Hayes attended the CSU Market Day and enquired what Council is doing to engage with new university students in welcoming them to the City and making them aware of what is going on in the City.

 

3.         Councillor D Hayes noted that residents are still parking on the nature strip in Urana Street even though parking has recently been installed by Council for the purpose of non-parking on the nature strip. What can be done to encourage those parking on the nature strip to use installed parking.

 

4.         Councillor R Kendall raised concerns with bio solids and bio solids recycling in regards to emerging concerns with the EPA management of the PFAS issue in Forest Hill and that the possibility of all bio solids being disposed of in landfill. Councillor R Kendall requested that Council undertake further research on this matter and report back to Council.

 

5.         Councillor K Pascoe advised he has not received advice regarding his previous request regarding Copland and Tasman Road vegetation. Can this be provided as soon as possible.

 

The following items were noted at the meeting:

 

6.         Councillor V Keenan attended the cultural event on Valentine’s Day ‘Date Night” and expressed that it was a great event which included something for everyone and was great to see the enjoyment from members of the Community.

 

7.         Councillor R Kendall requested that all Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes are reported to Council in a more timely manner.

 

8.         The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM, Councillor T Koschel and Councillor K Pascoe acknowledged staff and the organisers of the Junior State Cup Southern Conference Touch Carnival held in Wagga on the weekend. The successful event received positive feedback from organisers, participants and the Wagga community. The event organisation, staff, facilities and parking areas were recognised as being a credit to all involved.

 

9.         The Mayor, Councillor Conkey OAM attended the 2019 Junior State Cup Southern Conference and was presented with a plaque to pass onto the General Manager and Council.


 

closed COUNCIL

19/050       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7.57pm.

CARRIED

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

Confidential Reports

CONF-1    Update on Council Property - Peter Street

 

19/051       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       note the action being taken to lease, and the status of associated debt recovery for outstanding rent relating to Council’s property at 99 Peter Street, Wagga Wagga

b       approve the budget variations proposed in the financial section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 and CONF-4 and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:15pm.

 

CONF-2    RFT 2019-01 ACCESS ROAD CONSTRUCTION GWMC

 

19/052       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and P Funnell

That Council:

a       in accordance with Clause 178 of the Local Government (General Regulation) 2005, decline all tenders for the construction of an access road at GWMC

b       pursuant to clause 178(3)(e) authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into negotiations with any person (whether or not the person was a tenderer) with a view to entering into a contract in relation to the construction of an access road at GWMC

c       note the reason for declining to invite fresh tenders or applications is that this action would not produce different or more satisfactory offers

d       note the reason for determining to enter into negotiations is that the evaluation has identified the selection of separable portions of the offer(s) is to be negotiated with the intention of not exceeding the project budget

e       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract(s), using Council’s Common Seal if required, should negotiations be successful

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

CONF-3    RFT2019-03 SEWER MAINS REHABILITATION SERVICES

 

19/055       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Interflow Pty Limited (ABN: 34 000 563 208) for the Sewer Mains Rehabilitation Services at the Schedules of Rates in their offer

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Interflow Pty Limited (ABN: 34 000 563 208) for the Sewer Mains Rehabilitation Services for a period of 3 years

c       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract for a further 12-months after the initial 3 year term

d       authorises 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

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

CONF-4    RFT2019-08 STABILISATION OF STOCKPILE GWMC

 

19/056       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and P Funnell

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 RFT2019-08 Stabilisation of Stockpile GWMC

b       in accordance with Clause 178(3)(a) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (LG Regulations), cancel the proposal for the contract

c       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

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

CONF-5    RFQ2019-513 Supply of One Wheel Loader

 

19/057       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Westrac Pty Ltd for one 966M Caterpillar unit to the value of $561,000 excluding GST, in addition to a trade-in value of $72,250 excluding GST for plant number 1262, resulting in a net offer of $488,750

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Westrac Pty Ltd for the supply of one 966M Caterpillar unit for the amount of $561,000 excluding GST, in addition to a trade-in value of $72,250 excluding GST for plant number 1262, resulting in a net amount of $488,750

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

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:32pm.

Reversion to open COUNCIL

19/058       RESOLVED:

                   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 8.32pm

CARRIED

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8.35pm.

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR