The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Paul Funnell
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Rod Kendall
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)
Director Regional Activation (Mr M Keys)
Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Ms I Hensley)
Manager Finance (Mrs C Rodney)
Manager City Strategy (Mr T Kell)
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications (Mr S Gray)
Manager Procurement Services (Mr D Butterfield)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
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 T Koschel on the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe.
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 14 April 2020 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 Community Tenant Abatements the reason being that he is a member of the Men’s Shed and the Wagga Historic Engine Club and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 Community Tenant Abatements the reason being he chairs The Leisure Company which is a local not for profit organisation and a tenant of a Council property and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP -3 UPDATED TERMS OF REFERENCE - Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee the reason being that he is a Director of the Local Land Service and remained the chamber during its consideration.
Reports from Staff
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and V Keenan That Council: a approve the proposed 2019/20 budget variations for the month ended 31 March 2020 and note the forecasted balanced budget position presented b 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 c note the details of the external investments as at 31 March 2020 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey 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 R Kendall declared a Significant Non Pecuniary Interest and vacated the meeting, the time being 6:16pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell That Council:
a note the considerable current and future financial impact the community is facing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic b agree to provide rent reductions to the tenants identified in the attachment of this report representing one quarter (April to June 2020) of their current annual rent or licence fee c review rent reductions after 1 June 2020 on a monthly basis d in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, approve in principle the financial assistance to the tenants listed in this report e give public notice of the assistance pursuant to Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, which is in good faith for the community f note the provisions of Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 legislation and acknowledge departures due to the unforeseen impacts of COVID-19 and the urgency of the situation g approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the financial implications section of the report, in the event the assistance is confirmed without further consideration by Council |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the meeting, the time being 6:17pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
G Conkey OAM |
Y Braid OAM |
D Hayes |
P Funnell |
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
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey 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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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 6:38pm. |
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 D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a 20 year joint use agreement with the Department of Education for the development of community facilities as a part of the Estella School inclusive of a community meeting space, school hall and circulation areas b provide in principle support and authorise the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate to enter a joint use agreement with Charles Sturt University for the development of the Northern Sporting Precinct and the planning of future community use of CSU recreational assets. c receive a further report on the terms of a formal agreement with Charles Sturt University for the consideration of Council d approve the budget variations as detailed in the financial implications section of the report
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey 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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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes That Council: a agree to provide a rent abatement of $2,402.88 representing the period of 1 April 2020 until 31 May 2020 to the tenant identified in this report b in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, approve in principle the financial assistance to the individual identified in this report c note the reason for not adhering to Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 legislation which is due to the unforeseen impacts of COVID-19 and the urgency of the situation
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey 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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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey 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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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey 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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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 6:40pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6:42pm.
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MAYOR