Councillor Dallas Tout (Chairperson)
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Kerry Pascoe
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Corporate Services (Mrs N Te Pohe)
Director Community (Mrs J Summerhayes)
Director Commercial Operations (Ms C Angel)
Director Regional Activation (Mr M Keys)
Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Ms I Hensley)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Manager Executive Support (Mr S Gray)
Manager Operations (Mr S Otieno)
Manager Technical & Strategy (Mr P Ross)
Visitor Economy & Events Coordinator (Mrs F Hamilton)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) (Mr B Creighton)
Temporary Communications & Engagement Officer (Ms S Muir)
Project Communications 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.
An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Councillor P Funnell on the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe.
CARRIED
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 9 September 2019 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor D Tout declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 Financial Performance Report as at 31 August 2019 the reason being that he is a member of the Relay for life Committee and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council bring forward consideration of En Globo to precede the public discussion forum. |
PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
RP-2 Response to Notice of Motion - Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan Engagement
· Ms Honor Lee – Speaking against the report
RP-8 Response to Questions/Business with Notice
· Ms Latisha Harris, Wiradjuri Language Lecturer at CSU – speaking in favour of the report
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes That Council receive and note the report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes That Council receive a report at a Council meeting in October 2019 that provides: a an update in relation to the establishment of an Emergency Services Precinct b an analysis of Lot 2 DP702230, including existing zones and potential alternate options to the proposed Emergency Services Precinct |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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PROCEDURAL MOTION – ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
Nominations for Chairperson were called, for RP-1 Financial Performance Report as at 31 August 2019 due to the Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout declaring a Significant, Non-Pecuniary interest in this matter.
Councillor R Kendall nominated Councillor D Hayes and seconded by Councillor K Pascoe.
Councillor D Hayes was duly appointed as Chairperson for RP-1 Financial Performance Report as at 31 August 2019
Councillor D Tout declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chair and the chamber, the time being 6:40pm. Councillor D Hayes assumed the Chair, the time being 6.40pm |
On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council: a approve the proposed 2019/20 budget variations for the month ended 31 August 2019 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report b in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act, provide financial assistance of: i $250 to the Relay for Life Cancer Council (general hire fees and charges) ii $300 to the Relay for Life Cancer Council (waste disposal charges) iii $160 to the World Suicide Prevention Day - Murrumbidgee Program iv $800 to the St Vincent de Paul Society (Central Wagga Council) v $318 to Step4U Relay for Life team vi rescind the $5,000 donation to the Sustaining Community Social Enterprise in Wagga Wagga Project (Council Officers Report RP-4 22 July 2019 Minute reference 19/254 and correct the allocation of the $5,000 annual grant to the Riverina Woodworkers (Connected Rural and Urban Communities Category).” 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 the details of the external investments as at 31 August 2019 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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Councillor D Hayes vacated the chair, the time being 6.41pm.
Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 6:41pm.
RP-2 Response to Notice of Motion - Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan Engagement was moved forward following the public discussion forum.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a endorse the draft Roadside Vegetation Management Plan to be placed on Public Exhibition for a period of 28 days from 26 September inviting public submissions until 24 October 2019 b receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submissions made in respect of the Roadside Vegetation Management Plan ii proposing adoption of the Roadside Vegetation Management Plan unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes That Council nominate a Councillor to attend the Keep NSW Beautiful Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Awards presentation to be held in Cessnock on the 1 to 3 November 2019. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor K Pascoe nominated Councillor Y Braid
Councillor Y Braid accepted the nomination
Councillor Y Braid was duly appointed to represent Council at the Keep NSW Beautiful Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Awards presentation to be held in Cessnock from 1 November to 3 November 2019.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a note that there were no public submissions received during the exhibition period of the draft Delegations Policy (POL 060) b adopt the draft Delegations Policy (POL 060) |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-8 Response to Questions/Business with Notice was moved forward following the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council receive the minutes of the Crime Prevention Working Group held on 26 August 2019. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a receive the minutes of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 11 July 2019 b endorse the recommendations of the Traffic Committee |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a accept the offer of Norman McMahon Patches Pty Ltd T/a Patches Asphalt (ABN: 89 093 821 213) in the schedule of rates submitted with their offer for the supply of sprayed bituminous surfacing b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Norman McMahon Patches Pty Ltd T/a Patches Asphalt (ABN: 89 093 821 213) for the of sprayed bituminous surfacing c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council receive and note this report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement to sponsor the following events through the 2019/20 Major Events Sponsorship budget: i HC Events Pty Ltd’s ‘Wagga Mardi Gras Festival’ to the amount of $20,000 including in-kind support ii Murrumbidgee Turf Club’s ‘MTC Rocks the Racetrack’ to the amount of $15,000 iii Wagga Harness Racing Club’s ‘Group One Carnival’ to the amount of $5,000 b rescind resolution 19/094 endorsed 25 March 2019 to sponsor Pink Salt Production’s Salty Lemon Music Festival to the amount of $15,000 and allocate the $15,000 to an Event Attraction budget line |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate with AFL NSW to enter into an agreement for: i the hosting of an AFLW competition game during the 2020 Season ii the hosting of an AFL preseason game during the 2020 season iii the hosting of an AFL NSW Hall of fame dinner in 2021 iv a $100,000 contribution from AFL NSW to the Bolton Park amenities b approve the budget variations listed in the financial implications section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.47pm.
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MAYOR