Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 8 October 2019.

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Paul Funnell

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

Councillor Dallas Tout

In Attendance

Director Corporate Services                                                  (Mrs N Te Pohe)

Director Community                                                               (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Director Commercial Operations                                          (Ms C Angel)

Manager City Strategy                                                            (Mr T Kell)

Manager Executive Support                                                  (Mr S Gray)

Senior Project Manager                                                         (Mr S Darby)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

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

Cultural Officer                                                                        (Mr T Kurylowicz)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mr S Shaw)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Ms S Muir)

Senior Governance Officer                                                    (Mr N McDermott)

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

19/354       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council grant a leave of absence to Councillor R Kendall for Tuesday, 8 October 2019 (Inclusive).

CARRIED

 

APOLOGIES

Apologies for non-attendance was received and accepted for Councillor V Keenan, General Manager, Peter Thompson and Director Regional Activation, Michael Keys on the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe.

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 23 SEPTEMBER 2019

 

19/355       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and D Tout

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 23 September 2019 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

 

CARRIED

  

Declarations Of Interest 

Director Commercial Operations, Caroline Angel declared a Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 - RFT2020-02 FARRER ROAD WIDENING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT the reason being that a family member works for a company named in the report.


 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

19/356       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

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 to RP-4, RP-6, Conf-1 and CONF-2,  be adopted as recommended in the business papers

CARRIED

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          DA18/0408 - Pig Farm (Intensive Livestock Agriculture) – 15,000 Standard Pig Unit Facility and associated infrastructure

 

19/357       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council defer consideration of DA18/0408 - Pig Farm (Intensive Livestock Agriculture) – 15,000 Standard Pig Unit Facility and associated infrastructure, pending a Councillors workshop.

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

P Funnell

G Conkey OAM

K Pascoe

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RP-2          DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST RETURNS - COUNCILLORS AND DESIGNATED STAFF 2019

 

19/358       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That the Register of Pecuniary Interest Returns, containing current returns of Councillors and Designated Staff for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 be tabled in accordance with Clause 4.21 of the Model Code of Conduct.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-3          Deaccessioning of Mural on Bolton Park amenities block

 

19/359       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       authorise the deaccessioning of artwork PA76 Untitled, by Fintan Magee from Council’s Public Art Collection register

b       authorises Council Officers to dispose of the artwork as outlined in this report, and in accordance with POL109 Public Art Policy

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-4          Business Survey

 

19/360       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note the findings 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-5          Renew Australia program trial

 

19/361       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes

That Council:

a       approve the implementation of a trial within the Wagga Wagga CBD for the Renew Australia program

b       approve $4,000 to cover Renew Australia Affiliate Membership and implementation costs

c       receive a report following the trial regarding the impact and success of the program

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-6          Replacement Kerbside Bin and Kitchen Caddy Clarification of Fees

 

19/362       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       endorse the inclusion of the following new information in Council’s Revenue and Pricing Policy 2019/20 to be applied to fee numbers 0085 to 0090 as outlined within this report and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days commencing 12 October 2019 and concluding on 9 November 2019:

Kerbside Waste Collection

The following fees will not be charged if a Police event number or Statutory Declaration is provided to Council in regard to missing/stolen bins or where the damage is not at the fault of the resident.

b       endorse the inclusion of the following new information in Council’s Revenue and Pricing Policy 2019/20 to be applied to fee number 0093 as outlined within this report and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days commencing 12 October 2019 and concluding on 9 November 2019:

Kerbside Waste Collection

This fee will not be charged if a Statutory Declaration is provided to Council stating that a kitchen caddy is not present at the property.

c       invite public submissions on the proposed amendments to the 2019/20 kerbside waste fees and charges until 9 November 2019

d       receives a further report following the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed amendment of fees and charges

ii        proposing adoption of the clarifications to be retrospectively applied from 1 July 2019, unless there are any recommended amendments that will require 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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

 

The following Questions/Business with Notice will be addressed in the next available Business paper if required.

1.         Councillor Y Braid requested that Council investigate options for multi-story car parking in the City to ensure adequate parking is available for events.

 

2.         Councillor Y Braid expressed appreciation and thanks to the Miniature Railway for their ongoing work in the community. 

 

3.         Councillor D Hayes requested advice if Council had future plans to upgrade the playground in Oura.

 

4.         Councillor T Koschel congratulated event organisers of the successful Gears and Beers event held over the long weekend, which was a fantastic event bringing large numbers of visitors to the City.

 

5.         Councillor K Pascoe and the Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM, thanked event organisers in particular all staff involved in the Spring Jam event at the Botanic Gardens on 28 September 2019, which was an extremely successful event and credit to all involved.

 

6.         Councillor K Pascoe and the Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM, expressed their pleasure, appreciation and congratulations to event organisers, administrators, volunteers and staff for the many successful events held over the long weekend in the City such as:

 

·           Indigenous Rugby League Championship

·           NSW Clay Target Titles

·           Wagga Wagga Picnic Races

·           Gears and Beers

·           Orienteering Championships

·           Tennis Championships

·           Night Markets

 

7.         Councillor K Pascoe requested that Council liaise with the owners of the property on the corner of Baylis and Morrow Streets to maintain the Palm Trees to ensure beautification of the Main Street.

 

 

 

 

 

Confidential Reports

CONF-1    SPORTING HALL OF FAME CRITERIA

 

19/363       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       endorse the amendments to the Sporting Hall of Fame Criteria as outlined in the body of the report

b       note the additional inductee for 2019

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

CONF-2    RFT2020-02 FARRER ROAD WIDENING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT

 

19/364       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept the offer or Excell Gray Bruni Pty Ltd (ABN: 32 007 387 546) for the Farrer Road Widening Design & Construct in the lump sum amount of $3,720,660 excluding GST.

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Excell Gray Bruni Pty Ltd (ABN: 32 007 387 546) for the Farrer Road Widening Design & Construct

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6:25pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR