Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 8 February 2021.

 

 

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

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 Corporate Strategy & Communications             (Mr S Gray)

Manager Community Services                                              (Ms M Scully)

Visitor Economy & Events Coordinator                               (Mrs F Hamilton)

Manager Development Assessment & Building

Certification                                                                              (Mr P O’Brien)

Senior Strategic Planner                                                       (Mrs C Atkinson)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

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

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mr S Shaw)

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

No apologies were received.

 

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

21/016       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council grant Leave of Absence to Councillor D Hayes for Monday 8 March 2021.

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

 

 

 

 

SYMPATHY AND CONDELENCES – LILLIANE BRADY OAM

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM expressed his condolences to Cobar Mayor, Lilliane Brady OAM, NSW’s longest-serving female Mayor, who died aged 90 as the Mayor of Cobar for 20 years and a Councillor of 40 years. The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM, advised he will be sending a letter of condolence on behalf of Wagga Wagga City Council.

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

 

CM-1         Ordinary Council Meeting - 18 January 2021

 

21/017       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 January 2021 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 T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 COVID-19 Fast Track Event Sponsorship the reason being that his workplace sponsors the Murrumbidgee Turf Club  and he will be attending this event and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 Draft Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement for Adoption the reason being that he has a contract with a proponent affected by the Local Strategic Planning Statement and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 Draft Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement for Adoption the reason being that he is a local land holder in a rural village and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Director Community, Mrs J Summerhayes declared a Non- Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in M-2 TRAFFIC COMMITTEE – ELECTRONIC MEETING – RIVERINA ANGLICAN COLLEGE – 1 FEBRUARY 2021 the reason being that her family member attends the Riverina Anglican College and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

21/018       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council bring forward consideration of EnGlobo to precede the public discussion forum.

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

 

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

21/019       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall 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-1, RP-5 and M-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

 

 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared and Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:06pm.

 

RP-2       Draft Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement for Adoption

 

·           Mr Garry Salvestro – Speaking against the report

·           Mr Ed Willham – Speaking against the report

·           Dr Patricia Murray – Speaking in favour of the report

·           Dr Jennifer McKinnon – Speaking in favour of the report

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:38pm.

 

 

RP-3     Planning Proposal (LEP20/0003) to rezone land and remove the minimum lot size provisions for 47 and 49 Vincent Road, Lake Albert

 

·           Mr Garry Salvestro – Speaking for the report

·           Mr Graham Lovell – Speaking against the report

 

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

21/020       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell

That Council bring forward consideration of the following reports to follow the Public Discussion Forum:

 

·         RP-2   Draft Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement for Adoption

 

·         RP-3   Planning Proposal (LEP20/0003) to rezone land and remove the minimum lot size provisions for 47 and 49 Vincent Road, Lake Albert

 

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 Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement for Adoption

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:42pm.

21/021       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council:

a       note the submissions received during the exhibition period from 31 October 2020 to 12 December 2020

b       adopt the Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement with minor adjustments as identified in the report

c       note that the adoption of the Local Strategic Planning Statement does not operate to prohibit any planning proposal and that future planning proposals may refer to recent strategies of Council with the Local Strategic Planning Statement when making their argument for Local Environmental Plan changes

d       notify the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment of the adoption

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 7:36pm.

 

 

RP-3          Planning Proposal (LEP20/0003) to rezone land and remove the minimum lot size provisions for 47 and 49 Vincent Road, Lake Albert

 

21/022       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council:

a       note the results of the public exhibition for planning proposal LEP20/0003

b       adopt planning proposal LEP20/0003 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 for Lot 4 DP228763, 49 Vincent Road, Lake Albert

c       advise the landowner and NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment that the changes to land zoning and minimum lot size are withdrawn for Lot 5 DP228763, 47 Vincent Road, Lake Albert

d       gazette the plan for Lot 4 DP228763, 49 Vincent Road, Lake Albert 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

 

 

Mayoral Minute

MM-1         MAYORAL MINUTE - Development Application Fee Waiver

 

21/023       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council endorse the waiver of the Development Application fee of $285. 

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 - AIRPORT OPERATIONS AND LEASE

 

21/024       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes  

That Council receive a report outlining the consequences and /or benefits of:

a       handing operation of the Wagga Wagga Airport back to the Federal Government at the end of our lease in 2025

b       maintaining the current arrangement of the airport

c       having the airport land leased by Council gifted 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

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION – SUSPEND STANDING ORDERS

21/025       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

 

That Council suspend standing orders and adjourn for a short recess to allow for public address by Leanne Hastings in relation to RP-1 Petition by residents of Malaya Drive and Bavaria Street Tolland for the installation of speed humps along Malaya Drive, the time being 8:21pm.

CARRIED

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - RE-INSTATE STANDING ORDERS

21/026       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and K Pascoe

 

That Council resume the meeting and re-instate standing orders, the time being 8:33pm.

 

CARRIED

Reports from Staff

RP-1          Petition by residents of Malaya Drive and Bavaria Street Tolland for the installation of speed humps along Malaya Drive

 

21/027       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       receive and note the petition

b       decline the request to install speed humps in Malaya Drive

c       request staff advise the petition contact person of Councils determination in accordance with Councils Petition Policy (POL 086)

 

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 Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement for adoption was moved forward to following the Public Discussion Forum.

 

RP-3 - Planning Proposal (LEP20/0003) to rezone land and remove the minimum lot size provisions for 47 and 49 Vincent Road, Lake Albert was moved forward to following the Public Discussion Forum.

 

RP-4          COVID-19 Fast Track Event Sponsorship

 

Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber the time being 8:34pm.

 

21/028       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and K Pascoe

That Council authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement to support the Murrumbidgee Turf Club in the hosting of the Southern District Racing Association’s Country Championships to the amount of $11,000 funded through the 2020/21 COVID-19 Fast Track Events Sponsorship budget.

 

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:37pm.

 

 

RP-5          RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

21/029       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

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            TRAFFIC COMMITTEE – ELECTRONIC MEETING 9 DECEMBER 2020

 

21/030       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note the minutes of The Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 9 December 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

 

D Tout

 

 

M-2            TRAFFIC COMMITTEE – ELECTRONIC MEETING – RIVERINA ANGLICAN COLLEGE – 1 FEBRUARY 2021

 

21/031       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council

a          endorse the following regulatory “No Right Turn” restrictions at 127 Farrer Road, Boorooma:

·      The installation of one “NO RIGHT TURN” sign at the western most vehicle exit onto Farrer Road.

·      The installation of one “NO RIGHT TURN” sign with an additional “BUSES EXCEPTED” sign at the Bus Zone exit onto Farrer Road.

b          that the Traffic Committee review this decision in six months

 

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

 

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

 

Councillor D Hayes requested an update on the Digital Connectivity Program for the local government area.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested a progress report on items outlined in the Wagga Wagga Integrated Transport Strategy 2040.

 

Councillor P Funnell expressed concern and requested lighting be installed as matter of urgency at the Pine Gully and Old Narrandera Road intersection.

 

Councillor P Funnell tabled an apology in accordance with an Order (S.440I(2)(d)) of the Local Government Act 1993 issued by Tim Hurst, Deputy Secretary of Local Government, Planning and Policy on 5 February 2021, for inappropriate behaviour toward Council staff and Councillors on 19 November 2018.

 

Councillor R Kendall requested Council investigate the use of smart signs to address safety concerns at the Pine Gully/Old Narrandera Road  intersection.

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM, Councillor R Kendall and Councillor T Koschel acknowledged the amount of people in and around Lake Albert after the influx of rain last week, noting the ‘fruitful’ meeting between Council and the Minister for Water, Property and Housing, The Hon. Melinda Pavey MP in relation to options for Lake Albert.

 

Councillor T Koschel requested an update on drainage and flooding issues at Best Park and Gurwood Street laneways, following concerns raised by residents.

 

Councillor T Koschel requested the General Manager investigate methods and timeliness of communication between Council and Councillors. In particular, communication provided to Councillors following the release of the Order, suspending Councillor P Funnell.

 

Councillor K Pascoe requested that Council investigate and consider pruning trees along Messenger Avenue and Boorooma Street to address traffic safety issues in the area.

 

Councillor K Pascoe addressed comments made in an article published in the Daily Advertiser dated 6 February 2021, in reference to the suspension of Councillor P Funnell, stating that at no time did he fear for his personal safety during the reported incident.

 

Councillor D Tout requested an update on the intersection of Boorooma Street and Estella Road including a copy of the condition of consent as stated by Director Regional Activation, Michael Keys regarding additional infrastructure.

 

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9.05pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR