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
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 People & Culture (Mrs F Piltz)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)
Manager Operations (Mr S Otieno)
Manager Project Delivery (Mr R Shah)
Manager Technical & Strategy (Mr P Ross)
Manager City Development (Mr P O’Brien)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) (Mr B Creighton)
Senior Project Manager (Mr S Darby)
Project Coordinator (Mr T Lemerle)
Environmental Education Officer (Mrs S Pascall)
Environmental Coordinator (Mrs C Hood)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr S Shaw)
Governance Officer (Ms B King)
Almighty God,
Help protect our Mayor, elected Councillors and staff.
Help Councillors to govern with justice, integrity, and respect for equality, to preserve rights and liberties, to be guided by wisdom when making decisions and settling priorities, and not least of all to preserve harmony.
Amen.
I would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Wiradjuri Nation and extend that respect to other Community members present.
No apologies were received.
WELCOME
The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM welcomed the new Director for Regional Activation, Mr Michael Keys to Council. Michael has had an extensive local government background and we are delighted to have him join our staff.
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and K Pascoe That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 8 July 2019 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
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Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 Annual Grants Program 2019/2020 the reason being that she has declared interest in an application in the Heritage Grants category and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 Annual Grants Program 2019/2020 the reason being that he is a member of the Men’s Shed and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN - OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND FINAL PROPOSED ROUTES the reason being that he has a working relationship with Australian Clay Target Association (ACTA) and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Tout declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 Annual Grants Program 2019/2020 the reason being that he is a Board member of one of the recipients of one category and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Non- Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 Annual Grants Program 2019/2020 the reason being that he is a financial member of Wagga Wagga Community Media (2AAAFM), he is a senior active member of South Wagga Apex Club and his wife is a Committee member on Carevan and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THE CRIME PREVENTION WORKING GROUP the reason being that he is a family friend of one of the members appointed and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
NOR-1 NOTICE OF RESCISSION - CLIMATE EMERGENCY
· Mrs Kat van der Wijngaart – Speaking in favour of the report
· Dr Joanne Osbourne, Blamey Street Surgery – Speaking against the report
· Mr Keith Roberts – Speaking against the report
RP-1 DA19/0191 - Change of Use to Restricted Premises - 190 Baylis St Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 - Lot 3 DP30688
· Mr Jeff Oliver – Speaking in favour of the report
Councillor K Pascoe vacated the chamber, the time being 6:39pm.
RP-5 ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN - OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND FINAL PROPOSED ROUTES
· Mr Robert Nugent, Australia Clay Target Association Inc – Speaking in favour of the report
· Mr George Brown – Speaking in favour of the report
· Mrs Lisa Glastonbury – Speaking against the report
Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:57pm.
NOTICES OF MOTIONS OF RESCISSION
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and R Kendall That Council: a rescinds Resolution No. 19/230 from the 8 July 2019 Ordinary Council Meeting, which reads as follows: That Council: a recognises that climate change poses a serious risk to the people of Wagga Wagga and it should be treated as a national emergency b notes that Council has established a sustainable energy reserve and has commissioned the report Climate Change Risk and Adaption Action Plan that outlines the significant risks and associated impacts associated with climate change on Council’s assets c commits to developing a Climate Emergency Plan in the 2019/2020 financial year and receive a report at the first meeting of Council in August from staff that includes the following: i current activities already being undertaken to assist in addressing climate change impacts ii the steps required to develop a climate emergency plan to guide the implementation of a climate emergency response within Council iii how the Community Strategic Plan can be amended to prioritise a climate emergency response within the Plan iv investigates the appointment of a Council Advisory Committee of climate emergency experts to assist with steps v change management processes to educate Council staff about the climate emergency and develop a new approach to Council business to facilitate a climate emergency response vi identify what existing policies and plans would require updating, as well the development of new policies and plans to address a climate emergency response vii a public education and support building campaign in order to provide broad community awareness for the declaration and move into climate emergency mode viii identifies necessary resources to enable the execution of steps b continues its proactive approach to environmental sustainability through activities such as the following which are already being undertaken or are being investigated: i Diverting Food Organics and Garden Organics from landfill ii Small scale energy efficiency projects iii Small scale solar PV projects iv Active Travel Plan – Cycleways Installation v National Tree Day plantings vi Investigating feasibility of a 5MW solar system vii In negotiations for the provision of fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles viii Purchase of a Council pooled electric vehicle ix Planning to install 300kW of solar on Council owned facilities x Investigating the roll out of energy efficient street lighting across the Local Government Area xi Investigating alternative energy for the Oasis and free entry when it is above 41 degrees xii Investigating opportunities of treating sewer effluent to top-up Lake albert and irrigate additional sports fields without relying on natural water sources xiii Reviewing strategic plans for incorporation of increased canopy cover and natural vegetation corridor connections alongside the planned approach to new open space areas in land use planning xiv Provision of general education in environmentally sustainable practices to the community through schools, community groups and media via our enviro-education officer xv Investigating the opportunity for the Special Activation Precinct to be a sustainable carbon neutral precinct through increased freight and logistics utilising rail, value add industries that reduce waste streams and recycle products, energy efficiencies obtained through renewable energy connections and international best practice c specifically consult with the community during its forthcoming review of the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) with a view to identifying community expectations in regards to climate change actions and including appropriate actions and aims in the revised plan. This will allow a whole of community to identify particular responsibility for those actions |
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T Koschel |
D Tout |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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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 8:31pm.
RP-1 DA19/0191 - Change of Use to Restricted Premises - 190 Baylis St Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 - Lot 3 DP30688 was moved forward for the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council note details of the external investments as at 30 June 2019 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council: a approve the proposed 2018/19 capital and operating project budget revotes as presented in this report b note the 2018/19 capital and operating project works in progress transfers as presented in this report |
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Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:42pm. Councillor D Tout declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:42pm. Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:42pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a approve the successful applications for the 2019/20 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $208,391 b approve the budget transfers as detailed in the financial implications section of the report |
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Councillors V Keenan, K Pascoe ad D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:48pm.
RP-5 ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN - OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATION AND FINAL PROPOSED ROUTES was moved forward for the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and P Funnell That Council: a as a matter of urgency seek State Government approval for a credit for Council owned treated water that is currently returned to the river from our sewer treatment plants so that up to that volume of water credited can be recovered from the river for untreated water uses b receive a report at a Council Meeting in September 2019 |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council: a note that there were no public submissions received during the exhibition period of the Temporary Event Signage Policy b adopt the Temporary Event Signage Policy as exhibited |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council: a endorse the draft Delegations Policy (POL 060), that is to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 23 July 2019 to 19 August 2019 and invite public submissions until the 2 September 2019 on the draft Policy b receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed POL 060 Delegations Policy ii proposing adopting of the Policy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period |
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
The following Questions/Business with Notice will be addressed at the next available Business paper.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 9.18pm. |
Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber and did not return, the time being 9:18pm.
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council: a accept the offer of AC Electrics NSW Pty Ltd (ABN: 75 103 977 868) for the upgrade to the Civic Centre lighting in the lump sum amount of $538,134.00 (excluding-GST) b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with AC Electrics NSW Pty Ltd (ABN: 75 103 977 868 ) for the upgrade to the Civic Centre lighting c approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report d authorises the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and V Keenan That Council: a in accordance with Clause 178 of the Local Government (General Regulation) 2005, decline all tenders for the RFT2019-33 Strengthening and Widening of Eunony Bridge 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 strengthening and widening of Eunony Bridge c note the reason for declining to invite fresh tenders or applications, in accordance with Clause 167, 168 or 169 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, is that this action would not produce different or more satisfactory offers d note that the evaluation has identified technical inconsistencies between the offer(s) and Council’s tender specification; negotiation is expected to produce a satisfactory offer e receives a further report detailing the outcome of negotiations |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council defer consideration of CONF-6 NEW YEAR'S EVE to the 12 August 2019 Council Meeting. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe That Council: a endorse the establishment of office space in Sydney as outlined in this report b endorse the recruitment of the additional positions as outlined in this report c enter into a lease with Property NSW (PNSW) for 1 Prince Albert Road, Sydney upon the terms noted in this report d authorise sharing the leased area with the NSW State Government Special Activation Precinct Team and other local government authorities e delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of the Council and authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required f approve the budget variations as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 9.56pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 10.00pm.
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MAYOR