Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 9 November 2020.

 

 

Present

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

In Attendance

Acting General Manager                                                        (Mr M Keys)

Director Community                                                               (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Director Operations                                                                (Mr W Faulkner)

Director Projects & Strategy                                                  (Mr D Raeck)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance                                    (Ms I Hensley)

Manager Finance                                                                   (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager Environmental & City Compliance                      (Mr M Gardiner)

Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications             (Mr S Gray)

Manager Development Assessment & Building

Certification                                                                              (Mr P O’Brien)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

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

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mr S Shaw)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Ms M Oldaker)

Governance Officer                                                                (Ms K West)

 

 

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.

 

 

APOLOGIES

An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for General Manager, Mr P Thompson and Director of Corporate Services Mrs N Te Pohe on the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and Councillor R Kendall

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         Ordinary Council Meeting - 26 October 2020

 

20/420       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 October 2020 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

 

Declarations Of Interest

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in M-2 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE – MEETING 10 SEPTEMBER 2020 - the reason being that recommendation ‘g’ mentions a Voluntary Planning Agreement he is personally involved in and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in M-1 SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE - MINUTES - 6 AUGUST 2020 the reason being that a family member of his is on the committee and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

20/421       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall

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-1, RP-3, RP-4, RP-6 to RP-8,and CONF-1, be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

NOM-1      NOTICE OF MOTION - COUNCIL INFORMATION

In accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (Section 10.3) the Notice of Motion was withdrawn at the meeting by Councillor P Funnell.

 

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          ACTIVE TRAVEL STAGE 2 - OFFER OF FUNDING

 

20/422       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall

That Council:

a       endorse the General Manager or his delegate to negotiate to enter into an agreement for up to $3,797,077 in funding to commence the implementation of Stage 2 of the Active Travel Plan

b       authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required

c       approve the budget variations as detailed in the budget section of the report

d       add the Active Travel Plan Stage 2 to the 2020/21 Capital Works Delivery Program

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-2          Draft Planning Proposal LEP20/0007 to Rezone Land at Estella, Wagga Wagga

 

20/423       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and R Kendall

That Council:

a       support a planning proposal to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 as it applies to lands in Estella

b       submit a planning proposal to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for Gateway Determination

c       note the intention for the developer to also submit Concept Development Applications for lands in Estella, parallel to the rezoning of some lands, satisfying urban release area requirements of the Wagga Wagga LEP in lieu of a Development Control Plan

d       receive a further report after the public exhibition period addressing any submissions made in respect of the planning proposal

 

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-3          Planning Proposal LEP19/0008 to rezone the Collingullie Growth Area

 

20/424       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall

That Council:

a       support the planning proposal to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010, subject to the prepared addendum

b       submit the planning proposal to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for Gateway Determination

c       require a master plan and supporting amendment to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan for the Collingullie growth area (including the subject land area) be prepared prior to public exhibition of the planning proposal

d       note that investigation of potential land contamination as described by the Guidelines to State Environmental Planning Policy No.55 must be completed before the public exhibition of the planning proposal and is to inform the master planning of the subject land

e       receive a further report after the public exhibition period addressing any submissions made in respect of the planning proposal and proposed amendment to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

RP-4          Planning Proposal (LEP20/0001) to introduce a new local provision clause to enable minor boundary adjustments for certain zones

 

20/425       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall

That Council:

a       note the results of the exhibition period for planning proposal LEP20/0001

b       adopt planning proposal LEP20/0001 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

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-5          EUNONY BRIDGE - STRENGTHENING AND WIDENING PROJECT

 

20/426       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       receive and note the report

b       approve the budget variations as included in the financial section of this report

CARRIED

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-6          Risk Management Policy Review - POL 079

 

20/427       RESOLVED:

                   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 Risk Management Policy (POL 079)

b     adopt the draft Risk Management Policy (POL 079)

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-7          Section 356 Requests for Financial Assistance

 

20/428       RESOLVED:

                   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         Murrumbidgee Rotary Drive $180 (Request 1)

ii        Charles Sturt University Student Actors Group $300 (Request 2)

b       note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2020/21 financial year

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-8          RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

20/429       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall

That Council receive and note 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

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Committee Minutes

M-1            SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE - MINUTES - 6 AUGUST 2020

Councillor D Tout declared a Significant, Non Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6.29pm.

20/430       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and V Keenan

That Council receive and note the minutes of the Sister City Community Committee Meeting held on 8 October 2020.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 6.31pm.

 

M-2            TRAFFIC COMMITTEE – MEETING 10 SEPTEMBER 2020

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Significant Non Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:31pm.

20/431       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council:

a        install 20 metres of conditional NO PARKING zone, on the eastern side of Flinders Street adjacent to the Flinders Street Park for the periods 8AM-10AM, Monday to Friday - Wagga City Council vehicles excepted

b        install 4 half-hour parking bays on the eastern side of Fitzmaurice Street immediately south of Crampton Street between the hours 8.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday and 8:30am – 12:30am on Saturdays

c        install 150 metres of NO STOPPING zone on the northern side of Messenger Avenue between Rose Place and Kellerman Crescent, Estella

d        install approximately 50 metres of NO PARKING zone on both sides of Craft Street, Lake Albert commencing from the mandatory ten-metre NO STOPPING zone at the intersection with Main Street between the hours 8am - 9.30am and 2:30 – 4pm Weekdays

e        Modify 60 metres of conditional NO PARKING zone in front of 7-13 Moorong Street, Wagga Wagga to be VEHICLES UNDER 4.6T EXCEPTED 10pm to 6am

f         install a LEFT TURN ONLY sign on the western side of Macleay Street, Turvey Park for vehicles exiting the Wagga Wagga High School carpark via the northern driveway (exit). Remove 1 angled on-street car parking bay located adjacent to and south of the exit and relocate the existing PARKING and NO PARKING signs to align with the three remaining angled parking bays

g        receive and note the Traffic Committees support of the proposed concept design for changes to traffic and parking facilities in Blake Street as per the Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) subject to the following amendments being made:

i.        install compliant angle MPS spaces be relocated as end bays at the Morgan Street end, on the western kerb, pending community consultation

ii.       install traffic islands at both ends of Blake Street including construction of pedestrian refuges are to be compliant with Transport for New South Wales Technical Direction TDT 2011/01a including relevant signposting.

iii.      investigate provisions for turning vehicles at both ends of Blake Street

h        receive and note the Traffic Committees recommendations as follows for roadworks on Estella Road at the new Public School:

i.        to adopt the latest concept plan prepared by the Ason Group and dated 2 September 2020 for proposed roadworks on Estella Road adjacent to the Estella Road Public School that includes a compliant pedestrian crossing and pedestrian refuges as resolved by Council at its meeting on 25 May 2020

ii.       to further consult with Busabout (the major school bus stakeholder) regarding bus movements associated with the proposal, and

iii.      a further report be received by the Traffic Committee when the detailed design is complete to provide advice regarding regulatory signage and line marking

i         approve the Combined Riders of Wagga Wagga 2020 TOY RUN event to be held on 5 December 2020 subject to the recommendations of the Traffic Committee as described in the minutes

 

CARRIED

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:35pm.

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

 

Councillor P Funnell requested advice on how much Council pay for the delivery of Welcome to Country, how much Council has paid over the last four years and the budget the payments are made from.

 

Councillor P Funnell congratulated Jason Frost for his outstanding work and contribution to the community in the development of the Wagga Veterans Wellness Centre and recent handover of the Carmelite Monastery to enable this Centre in Wagga Wagga.

 

Councillor P Funnell presented a book written by Alison Mortimer, called Hollow Hearts to the Mayor for donation to the Wagga City Library.

 

Councillor K Pascoe raised a concern from a member of the public about the condition of Vincent Road, Lake Albert. The road requires slashing along both sides and maintenance of tree’s in the area, however acknowledged that the trees may be on private property.

 

Councillor D Hayes formally recognised this week as NADIOC Week and the acknowledged the contribution to the community.

 

Councillor V Keenan and the Mayor G Conkey OAM acknowledged and thanked staff and event organisers for the successful ‘ArtState’ event held over the weekend and passed on positive comments made in relation to the event and favourable condition of the City for this wonderful event.

 

Mayor G Conkey OAM advised a letter to Minister Pavey was sent out today regarding Lake Albert.

 

 

 

 

Confidential Reports

 

CONF-1    LARGE SCALE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC

 

20/432       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall

That Council:

a       receive and note the report

b       not progress with a large scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre 

c       continue to explore opportunities for smaller scale solar PV installations behind the meter at individual sites

d       Council staff investigate the opportunity for a Power Purchase Agreement under a Local Government Procurement contract to purchase renewable energy and bring a further report back to Council

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.48pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR