Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 13 May 2019.

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Paul Funnell

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

Councillor Dallas Tout

In Attendance

General Manager                                                                    (Mr P Thompson)

Director Corporate Services                                                  (Mrs N Te Pohe)

Director Community                                                               (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Director Commercial Operations                                          (Ms C Angel)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance                                    (Ms I Hensley)

Manager Finance                                                                   (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager City Strategy                                                            (Mr T Kell)

Manager Parks & Strategic Operations                               (Mr H Pavitt)

Manager Environment & City Compliance                         (Mr M Gardiner)

Manager Executive Support                                                  (Mr S Gray)

Manager Procurement Services                                           (Mr D Butterfield)

Manager City Development                                                   (Mr P O’Brien)

Senior Project Manager                                                         (Mr D Woods)

Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation)                   (Mr B Creighton)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mr J Lang)

Audit, Risk and Governance Officer                                    (Mrs S Karpanen)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

 

19/152       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe

That Council grant a leave of absence to Councillor Rod Kendall for 13 May 2019 and rescind resolution 19/097 being his leave of absence for 1 June to 30 June 2019 (inclusive).

 

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

Council note that a leave of absence was granted to Councillor T Koschel 13 May 2019 to 27 May 2019 (inclusive) at the Ordinary Council Meeting 11 March 2019.

 

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 29 APRIL 2019

 

19/153       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 29 April 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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Declarations Of Interest    

 

Director Commercial Operations declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary interest in CONF-1 - RFT2019-13 TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES being that a family member works in the industry and will vacate the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

 

MAYORAL MINUTE

 

MM-1                  MAYORAL MINUTE - EMERGENCY SERVICES LEVY

 

19/154       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council:

a       receives and notes the information contained within this report relating to the increase in the Emergency Services Levy

b       notes that there is little or no time to incorporate this charge in Council’s 2019/20 Budgets

c       support’s Local Government NSW’s calls for:

i         the NSW Government to cover the initial additional $14 million increase to local governments for the first year; and

ii        the NSW Government to work with NSW local governments to redesign the funding mechanism for the scheme to ensure fairness into the future

d       requests that the General Manager or their delegate liaise with Local Government NSW to provide information on:

i         the impact on council budgets; and

ii        Council advocacy actions undertaken.

e       requests that the Mayor write to the NSW Premier and NSW Interim Opposition Leader, NSW Minister for Customer Services, NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Local Government and Shadow Minister for Local Government, and local state member to:

·      call upon the NSW Government to fund the first 12 months of this extra cost rather than requiring councils to find the funds at short notice when budgets have already been allocated

·      explain how this sudden increase will impact council services / the local community

·      highlight that councils were not warned of the increased cost until May 2019, despite the new laws being passed in November 2018

·      explain that the poor planning and implementation of the increase is inconsistent with the Government’s commitment to work in partnership with the sector

·                ask the Government to work with local governments to redesign the implementation of the scheme to ensure it is fairer for councils and communities into the future

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

 

NOM-1      NOTICE OF MOTION - POTENTIAL PRIMITIVE CAMPING GROUND

 

19/155       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council receive a report on the methodology and processes to facilitate the development of a primitive camping ground located on Crown land bordered by Nelson Drive, Plumpton Road and the Wagga Boat Club, covering the issues as set out in the body of this 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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

19/156       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

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-1 to RP-7, RP-9, CONF-1 and CONF-2, be adopted as recommended in the business papers

CARRIED

 

 

Reports from Staff

 

RP-1          DA19/0032 - USE OF EXISTING SHED AND CARPORT, 33 KAROOM DRIVE GLENFIELD WAGGA WAGGA, LOT 7 DP 788971

 

19/157       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council approve DA19/0032 for the continued use of existing shed and carport at 33 Karoom Drive, Glenfield, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 subject to conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 assessment report attached under separate cover.

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-2          DA16/0595 - 14 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (MODIFIED LAYOUT) INCLUDING TREE REMOVAL -Best St Uranquinty, Lot 1 Section 7 DP759024

 

19/158       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council approve DA16/0595 for a 14 Lot Residential Subdivision (modified layout) including tree removal at Best St Uranquinty, Lot 1 Section 7 DP759024, subject to conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report attached under separate cover.

CARRIED

 

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

Division

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-3          Planning Proposal LEP18/0008 - reduction to minimum lot size control to Lots 35 - 40 DP 1062621 and Lots 1 - 4, 6 DP 1127328 on Manuka Road and Dandaloo Road, Lake Albert

 

19/159       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       note that no submissions were received during the exhibition period for planning proposal LEP18/0008 (and addendum)

b       adopt the planning proposal LEP18/0008 and addendum to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

c       gazette the plan and notify the Department of Planning and Environment of the decision

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-4          DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS

 

19/160       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       note the submissions received 

b       adopt the following locations as dog off-leash areas  

(i)      Wiradjuri Reserve for a 12 month trial – the area at the eastern end of the reserve between the pebble beach and the boat ramp area.

(ii)     Boorooma - Part of Explorer Park. The site is fenced and covers approximately 0.34 hectares.

c       restrict the use of the dog off-leash areas to daylight hours

d       receive a further report following the 12 month trial at Wiradjuri Reserve

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RP-5          RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - NSW LEGISLATION ALLOWING CEMETERY OPERATORS TO REUSE GRAVES

 

19/161       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a        does not introduce renewable interment rights

b        continues to operate under perpetual interment rights only

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-6          Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 - Implementation Progress Update

 

19/162       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council receive and note the Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy and Implementation Plan 2040 progress 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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-7          Agency Information Guide

 

19/163       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council adopt the revised Agency Information Guide as per the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-8          Response to Questions/Business with Notice

 

19/164       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-9          NSW Department of Planning & Environment - Low Cost Loan Initiative - Round 2

 

19/165       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       endorse the General Manager or their delegate to submit an application to the Low Cost Loans Initiative (LCLI) program, for the projects listed in this report

b       note that a subsequent report will be provided to Council once a determination has been made by NSW Planning & Environment which will outline any budget variations 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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

The following Questions/Business with Notice will be addressed at the next available Business paper.

 

1.         Councillor P Funnell requested an update on implementing a sign for trucks to limit compression breaking near The Mill development. 

 

2.         Councillor D Hayes congratulated Council staff on the WWITS progress update that was provided.

 

3.         Councillor D Hayes requested a timeframe for a report regarding his notice of motion from September 2018 to explore options for improving access and affordability for SES volunteers to the Oasis Aquatic Centre. It was noted a response will be provided by Commercial Operations Directorate within six weeks.

 

4.         The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey, requested that the dump point at Wilks Park be inspected, including to consider if concreting is required.


 

 

Confidential Reports

 

 

CONF-1    RFT2019-13 TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

 

19/166       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       accept the offers of Andrew Hamilton Tree Services Pty Ltd (ABN: 93 113 134 017), Kendall Tree Maintenance Pty Ltd (ABN: 51 619 896 721), Asplundh Tree Expert (Australia) Pty Ltd (ABN: 83 055 140 424), On The Mark Tree Service Pty Ltd (ABN: 20 413 287 494), and Quinn’s Tree Care Pty Ltd (ABN: 87 156 084 591) for the provision of tree maintenance services in accordance with the schedule of rates supplied with each submission

b       authorises the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Andrew Hamilton Tree Services Pty Ltd (ABN: 93 113 134 017), Kendall Tree Maintenance Pty Ltd (ABN: 51 619 896 721), Asplundh Tree Expert (Australia) Pty Ltd (ABN: 83 055 140 424), On The Mark Tree Service Pty Ltd (ABN: 20 413 287 494), and Quinn’s Tree Care Pty Ltd (ABN: 87 156 084 591) for the provision of tree maintenance services in accordance with the schedule of rates supplied with each submission

c       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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

CONF-2    PROPOSED LEASING OF 99 PETER STREET, WAGGA WAGGA

 

19/167       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       enter into a lease with The Leisure Company Integrated Recreation Inc for 99 Peter Street, Wagga Wagga upon the terms noted in the body of this report

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

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

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.20pm.

 

 

 

…………………………………………………..      MAYOR