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

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

Councillor Dallas Tout

In Attendance

Director Regional Activation                                                 (Mr M Keys)

Director Corporate Services                                                  (Mrs N Te Pohe)

Director Community                                                               (Mrs J Summerhayes)

Director Operations                                                                (Mr W Faulkner)

Director Projects & Strategy                                                  (Mr D Raeck)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance                                    (Ms I Hensley)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

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

An apology was received for the General Manager, Mr P Thompson on the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe.

Council noted that Councillor P Funnell was absent due to suspension under section 440K of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Council noted that Leave of Absence was granted to Councillor D Hayes at its meeting on 22 February 2021.

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         Ordinary Council Meeting - 22 February 2021

 

21/051       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 22 February 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

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

21/052       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and V Keenan

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

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

21/053       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

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-4, 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

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

RP-2   Planning Proposal (LEP20/0009) to change land zoning and minimum lot size provisions and introduce an urban release are for Lot 10 DP1181223, 7015 Olympic Highway, Moorong

 

·           Ian Graham – Speaking against the Report.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

21/054       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe

That Council bring forward consideration of RP-2 Planning Proposal (LEP20/0009) to change land zoning and minimum lot size provisions and introduce an urban release are for Lot 10 DP1181223, 7015 Olympic Highway, Moorong to follow the Public Discussion Forum.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

Reports from Staff

 

RP-2          Planning Proposal (LEP20/0009) to change land zoning and minimum lot size provisions and introduce an urban release are for Lot 10 DP1181223, 7015 Olympic Highway, Moorong.

 

21/055       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and R Kendall

That Council:

a       receive and note this report

b       refuse the planning proposal as it is not compatible for the intended use and inappropriate for the following reasons:

i         the proposal is inconsistent with the following strategic direction and policy guiding documents:

·                Riverina Murray Regional Plan 2036

·                Wagga Wagga Community Strategic Plan

·                Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement – Wagga Wagga 2040

ii        the proposal is inconsistent with the Section 9.1 Ministerial Directions

iii       the proposal will result in undesirable land use conflicts

iv      the proposal did not have sufficient information to support the proposed changes

c       notify the applicant of the decision to refuse the planning proposal

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-1          Draft Planning Proposal (LEP20/0008) to amend Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 to include Artisan Food and Drink Industry within certain rural and commercial zones

 

21/056       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and T Koschel

The Council:

a       support planning proposal LEP20/0008 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

b       include artisan food and drink industries as a permitted land use within certain rural and commercial zones across the Local Government Area

c       submit the planning proposal and addendum to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment seeking a Gateway Determination

d       subject to endorsement of the Planning Proposal, undertake public   exhibition and consultation with a further report to be prepared after the public exhibition period addressing any submissions made in respect of the planning proposal

e       consider the need for controls in the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 and prepare draft controls for exhibition alongside the planning proposal

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-3          2021 NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

 

21/057       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and K Pascoe  

That Council:

a       nominate two Councillors and one alternate Councillor to attend the 2021 National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference with the Mayor

b       consider submitting motion/s to the National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference on 20 to 23 June 2021

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe nominated Councillor D Hayes and Councillor R Kendall.

Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall accepted the nomination.

Councillor K Pascoe nominated Councillor T Koschel as an alternate representative.

Councillor T Koschel accepted the nomination.

 

Councillor D Hayes and Councillor R Kendall were appointed as Council’s representatives to attend the 2021 National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference with the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM.

 

Councillor T Koschel was appointed as an alternate representative to attend 2021 National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference.

 

 

RP-4          OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020

 

21/058       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council receive and note the Operational Performance Report for the period 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-5          RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

21/059       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

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

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

Committee Minutes

M-1            CRIME PREVENTION WORKING GROUP

 

21/060       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       receive the minutes of the Crime Prevention Working Group Meeting held on 15 February 2021.

b       not proceed with a public expression of interest process to fill the one vacant community position on the Crime Prevention Working Group for the reasons detailed in this report.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

Councillor V Keenan acknowledged International Women’s Day, highlighting the significant contribution women make in the community. She also recognised Council’s efforts toward improving equality through programming and campaigns such as ‘we do respect’, however stated more work need to be done.

 

Councillor V Keenan also encouraged women to consider nominating to run for Council in the next Local Government election in September this year.

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.26pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR