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 Operations (Mr W Faulkner)
Director Projects & Strategy (Mr D Raeck)
Director Regional Activation (Mr M Keys)
Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Ms I Hensley)
Manager Finance (Mrs C Rodney)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications (Mr S Gray)
Manager Development Assessment & Building
Certification (Mr P O’Brien)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr S Shaw)
Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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.
No apologies were received.
Councillor D Hayes declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 TENANT RENT CONCESSIONS the reason being that his employer has funding relationships with organisations named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 Code of Conduct matter the reason the reason being a person named in the report are involved in the executive of a group of which he is a member and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA20/0310 - Indoor Recreation Facility (Indoor Pool), Including Alterations and Additions to Existing Premises, at 51 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 the reason being that the developer contacted him and asked for the best method to contact all councillors and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-8 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 AUGUST 2020 the reason being that his workplace is named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel, D Hayes, V Keenan, D Tout, P Funnell, R Kendall, K Pascoe and The Mayor G Conkey OAM declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 DA19/0649 - Concept development application to subdivide land into 37 residential lots Detailed (Stage 1) proposal for 31 residential lots and associated infrastructure, demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings, earthworks and proposed exhibition home AT 52 PLUMPTON ROAD, TATTON, NSW 2650 the reason being that the developer and owner of the land Matt Jenkins Builder Pty Ltd contacted them directly to ask if they had any questions and advised that he would not be present at the meeting. All councillors received an email from Matt Jenkins Builder and all councillors remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 Code of Conduct matter A the reason being that a witness named in the report is someone that she is a member of an organisation with and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
PROCEDURAL MOTION – ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That Council conduct the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor by open voting. |
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM vacated the chair, the time being 6.05 pm.
Election of the Mayor
The General Manager, Mr P Thompson then conducted the election for the Mayor.
The nominations received for the Office of Mayor were:
· Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
· Councillor Tim Koschel
Following one round of voting, the General Manager declared Councillor G Conkey OAM elected to the position of Mayor for the City of Wagga Wagga for the ensuing one-year period from September 2020 to September 2021.
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Councillor G Conkey OAM Councillor R Kendall Councillor D Hayes Councillor V Keenan Councillor D Tout |
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Councillor T Koschel |
Councillor Y Braid OAM Councillor P Funnell Councillor T Koschel Councillor K Pascoe |
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Election of Deputy Mayor
The General Manager, then conducted the election for Deputy Mayor.
The nominations received for the office of the Deputy Mayor were:
· Councillor Tim Koschel
· Councillor Dallas Tout
Following one round of voting, the General Manager declared Councillor D Tout elected to the position of Deputy Mayor for the City of Wagga Wagga for the ensuing one-year period from September 2020 to September 2021.
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Councillor Y Braid OAM Councillor P Funnell Councillor T Koschel Councillor K Pascoe |
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Councillor D Tout |
Councillor G Conkey OAM Councillor R Kendall Councillor D Hayes Councillor V Keenan Councillor D Tout |
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The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM assumed the chair, the time being 6.11 pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Tout That Council suspend standing orders and adjourn for a short recess to allow for a media opportunity, the time being 6.13pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council resume the meeting and re-instate standing orders, the time being 6.23pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council bring forward consideration of EnGlobo to precede the public discussion forum. |
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
rp-3 DA20/0062 - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS INCLUDING REAR EXTENSION AND DETACHED OUTBUILDING WITH SECONDARY DWELLING ABOVE AT 21 WOLLUNDRY AVENUE, WAGGA WAGGA, LOT 1 DP 543802
· Mr Chris Roach – Speaking against the report
· Mrs Anna Dennis – Speaking against the report
· Mr Charles Merritt – Speaking for the report
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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P Funnell |
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T Koschel |
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R Kendall |
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Councillor K Pascoe vacated the chamber, the time being 7:23pm.
Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:26pm.
Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council receive a report no later than the last meeting in November 2020 that: a outlines the original budget and intent for implementation of the adopted City Brand, Council’s investment in rolling out the brand, Council’s current use of the City Brand; and b include any recommended actions to either strengthen the use and organisational compliance of the City Brand |
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NOM-2 NOTICE OF MOTION - REFERENDUM FOR POPULARLY ELECTED MAYOR |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes That Council: a following on from report RP-8 Response to Notice of Motion - Popularly Elected Mayor received at the 10 August 2020 Council Meeting, agree to conducting a constitutional referendum for a popularly elected Mayor at the next council elections scheduled for September 2021 b receive a further report with details of the process along with the relevant wording to be used to conduct the referendum |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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P Funnell |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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CR-1 COUNCILLOR REPORT - MURRAY DARLING ASSOCIATION'S 76TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE & AGM |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council receive and note the report. |
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RP-1 DA20/0310 - Indoor Recreation Facility (Indoor Pool), Including Alterations and Additions to Existing Premises, at 51 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council approve DA20/0310 for an indoor recreation facility (indoor pool), including alterations and additions to an existing premises, at 51 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga, subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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RP-2 DA19/0649
- Concept development application to subdivide land into 37 residential lots.
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe That Council approve DA19/0649 for a Concept development application to subdivide the land into 37 residential lots and approve the detailed (Stage 1) proposal for the subdivision of 31 residential lots and associated infrastructure, the demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings, earthworks and a proposed exhibition home at 52 Plumpton Road, Tatton, NSW 2650 subject to the conditions outlined in the attached Section 4.15 Assessment Report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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RP-3 - DA20/0062 - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS INCLUDING REAR EXTENSION AND DETACHED OUTBUILDING WITH SECONDARY DWELLING ABOVE AT 21 WOLLUNDRY AVENUE, WAGGA WAGGA, LOT 1 DP 543802 was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
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RP-4 DA20/0348 - 47 Spring Street Wagga Wagga, Lot 1 DP 421513 and Lot 1 DP 502818 - Alterations to the existing dual occupancy and construction of an additional dwelling. |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council approve DA20/0348 for alterations to the existing attached one-bedroom dwellings and an additional dwelling to the rear, at 47 Spring Street, Wagga Wagga, the subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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RP-5 Planning Proposal (LEP19/0004) to amend the minimum lot size provisions for land located on Plumpton Road and Brindabella Drive, Tatton |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a note the results of the exhibition period for planning proposal LEP19/0004 b adopt planning proposal LEP19/0004 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 c gazette the plan and notify NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment of the decision |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes That Council: a receive and note the report and the information provided outlining the existing complaints management and investigation processes available to Council b continue to lobby the NSW Government on the lack of effectiveness of the current Code of Conduct |
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RP-7 Response to Notice of Motion - Decreasing Social and Community Disadvantage |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a receive and note the report b endorse the table of focus area actions as outlined in this report |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a approve the proposed 2020/21 budget variations for the month ended 31 August 2020 and note the proposed deficit budget position as a result of COVID-19 b note the financial information presented in the report on Council’s 2020/21 budget and the continued impact due to COVID-19 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 2020 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the following: i Department of Communities and Justice $4,765.00 (Request 1) ii Ladysmith Tourist Railway Inc. $450.87 (Request 2) iii Social Netball $1,040.00 (Request 3) iv St Vincent de Paul $1,470.00 (Request 4) v Wagga Futsal $1,178.60 (Request 5) vi Riding for the Disabled (NSW) $213.98 (Request 6) vii Booranga Writers Centre (Request 7) b note the remaining budget available for financial assistance requests for the 2020/21 financial year |
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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 b adopt the following amended fee from 29 September 2020:
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a endorse the draft Work Health and Safety Policy (POL 080), that is to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 15 September 2020 to 12 October 2020 and invite public submissions until the 26 October 2020 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 Work Health and Safety Policy (POL 080) 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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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council receive and note the following registers: a Active Resolutions as at 17 September 2020 b Active Notice of Motions as at 17 September 2020 c Resolutions including Notice of Motions complete from 18 August 2020 to 17 September 2020 |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council receive and note the report.
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
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Councillor P Funnell requested a response from staff in regards to lighting at San Isidore.
Councillor P Funnell requested an update on COVID-19 restrictions at the Livestock Marketing Centre, in particular the return of private buyers.
Councillor P Funnell requested advice on bin replacements in Fitzmaurice Street, near Meccanico
Councillor R Kendall congratulated Council staff for the recent delivery of three large projects for the City and thanked and acknowledged their work and professionalism.
Councillor T Koschel congratulated The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM and Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout on their re-election to the rolls of The Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Councillor K Pascoe thanked staff for mowing along some of Hammond Ave between Forest Hill and Central Wagga and acknowledged and thanked community members for recently collecting rubbish in these areas.
Councillor V Keenan requested an update from the General Manager following the reduction in Job Keeper during the past week and how this will affect the community and organisations Council has been providing support to during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM thanked the staff of the Civic Theatre after he attended the recent Cabaret performance acknowledged Peter Casey, Meredith Adams and Jamie Way for a wonderful performance.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 9.01pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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CONF-1 RFT2021-03 ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall That Council: a accept the offers from the following tenderers and authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with each of the them for the schedule of rates as received and submitted with their offers, for Roadside Vegetation Management and Grounds Maintenance Services: · Andrew Hamilton Tree Services Pty Ltd (ABN: 93 113 134 017) · Asplundh Tree Expert (Australia) Pty Ltd T/a Summit Open Space Service (ABN: 83 055 140 424) · Wagga Pro Turf & Irrigation Pty Ltd (ABN: 69 631 349 785) · Brett John Hudson T/a Riverina Short Back and Sides Lawn Mowing Service (ABN: 61 373 934 207) · Ronald Ernest Parkin T/a Parkin Building & Hire A Line Garage & Doors (ABN: 60 494 506 498), · L Trevaskis & LT Trevaskis T/a L & L Trevaskis (ABN: 43 328 301 232) · Peter John Ingmire T/a Peter Ingmire Fencing & Spraying (ABN: 39 695 390 741) · DJ Cave & M Cave T/a Mick Cave & Good Seeds Garden Service (ABN: 28 952 719 343) · Simon James Cole (ABN: 21 235 520 039), and · The Trustee for Squire Family Trust (ABN:19 588 381 308) b authorise 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 R Kendall That Council: a agree to the rent relief provisions contained in the body of this report b approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
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Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant Non- Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber, the time being 9:00pm. Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant Non- Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber, the time being 9:00pm. Councillor P Funnell vacated the Chamber, the time being 9:01 pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council will defer consideration of this matter to the next Ordinary Council meeting on 12 October 2020. |
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Councillor D Hayes re-entered the Chamber, the time being 9:03pm.
Councillor V Keenan re-entered the Chamber, the time being 9:03pm.
Councillor P Funnell re-entered the Chamber, the time being 9:03pm.
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The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM vacated the Chamber and the Chair, the time being 9:09 pm. Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout assumed the Chair, the time being 9:09 pm. Councillor P Funnell vacated the Chamber, the time being 9:10 pm and did not return to the Chamber. Councillor K Pascoe vacated the Chamber, the time being 9:11 pm and did not return to the Chamber. Councillor Y Braid OAM vacated the Chamber, the time being 9:12 pm and did not return to the Chamber. Councillor T Koschel vacated the chamber, the time being 9:13pm. |
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Due to the lack of quorum, no decision was made in relation to CONF-4 - CODE OF CONDUCT MATTER B. |
Deputy Mayor, Councillor D Tout vacated the Chair, the time being 9:25 pm.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the Chamber and the Chair, the time being 9:25 pm.
Councillor T Koschel re-entered the Chamber, the time being 9:25pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 9.27pm |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9.29pm.
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THE MAYOR