The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Paul Funnell
Councillor Dan Hayes – attended online
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Tim Koschel
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 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 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 setting 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.
Apologies for non-attendance was received and accepted for Councillor K Pascoe, Councillor R Kendall and Director of Projects and Strategy, Mr D Raeck on the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Tout That Council grant leave of absence to Councillor R Kendall for the 10 May 2021 Council Meeting. |
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“WE DO” RESPECT CAMPAIGN
“We do Respect” is a community campaign designed to empower individuals, to speak up when they see or hear disrespectful and inappropriate behaviour - at work, at home and in social settings.
The campaign aims to increase bystander actions in our community, by providing a safe response for individuals when they hear disrespectful comments or statements.
We all have a role to play in creating an inclusive and equitable Wagga Wagga for all. It's about challenging casual sexism, gender stereotypes and acts of disrespect - speak up and say "In our city, We do Respect".
We Do Respect - Ambassador video was observed.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Tout That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 12 April 2021 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.
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The General Manager, Mr P Thompson declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 ADOPTION OF DRAFT WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN - SECTION 3 HERITAGE CONSERVATION the reason being that he owns a property in the heritage precinct adjacent to the CBD and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - NAPPY AND MENSTRUAL PRODUCT REBATE the reason being the report makes reference to the women’s health groups and she is a member of the Wagga Women’s Health Centre Management Committee and two Councils named in the report are current clients of hers although the work is unrelated to content of the report, she remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-6 Section 356 Requests for Financial Assistance the reason being that she was one of the organisers of the event named in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 Petition by Tarcutta residents to install 'No Stopping' signs on Sydney Street the reason being that he and his family have been strong supporters and regular users of the Tarcutta Truck Stop and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 ADOPTION OF DRAFT WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN - SECTION 3 HERITAGE CONSERVATION the reason being that a family friend was addressing Council in relation to the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschell declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - NAPPY AND MENSTRUAL PRODUCT REBATE the reason being that he is involved in an ongoing investigation related to the matter and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschell declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-7 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 MARCH 2021 the reason being that his workplace is named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications, Mr S Gray declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 ADOPTION OF DRAFT WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN - SECTION 3 HERITAGE CONSERVATION the reason being that he owns a property within an area referenced in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications, Mr S Gray declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-6 Section 356 Requests for Financial Assistance the reason being that his wife is friends with one of the applicants in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Tout That Council bring forward consideration of EnGlobo to precede the public discussion forum. |
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - Upgrade and Maintenance of Patty Osbourne Park Tarcutta
· Miss Alexandra Cesnik – speaking in favour of the report via Zoom
RP-1 DA20/0774 - CHANGE OF USE TO CENTRE BASED CHILDCARE FACILITY (60 PLACES) INCLUDING ASSOCIATED ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS, SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPING AND BOUNDARY FENCING AT 133 PETER STREET, WAGGA WAGGA
· Mr Jeff Mead – speaking in favour of the report via Zoom
· Mr Daniel Fonken – speaking in favour of the report via Zoom
General Manager, Mr P Thompson declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 6:20pm.
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications, Mr S Gray declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 6:20pm.
RP-3 ADOPTION OF DRAFT WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN - SECTION 3 HERITAGE CONSERVATION
· Mr Stephen Lawler – speaking against the report - in person
· Mr Chris Roche – speaking against the report - in person
General Manager, Mr P Thompson re-entered the Chamber the time being 6:40pm.
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications, Mr S Gray re-entered the Chamber the time being 6:40pm.
RP-5 Petition by Tarcutta residents to install 'No Stopping' signs on Sydney Street
· Mr Craig Plum – speaking against the report via Zoom
· Miss Alexandra Cesnik – speaking against the report via Zoom
· Mr Corey Parnaby - speaking in favour of the report - in person
Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
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RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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General Manager, Mr P Thompson re-entered the Chamber the time being 7:44pm.
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications, Mr S Gray re-entered the Chamber the time being 7:44pm.
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RP-5 Petition by Tarcutta residents to install 'No Stopping' signs on Sydney Street |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel That Council: a receive and note the petition b write to the relevant NSW Minister seeking clarification on traffic parking matters on Sydney Street, Tarcutta c receive a further report as soon as possible after receipt of correspondence from the Minister or relevant body d receive an update on the handover requirements of Sydney Street, Tarcutta and associated Transport for NSW obligations and documents |
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REPORTS FROM STAFF
RP-1 DA20/0774 - CHANGE OF USE TO CENTRE BASED CHILDCARE FACILITY (60 PLACES) INCLUDING ASSOCIATED ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS, SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPING AND BOUNDARY FENCING AT 133 PETER STREET, WAGGA WAGGA was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
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RP-2 Planning Proposal (LEP20/0002) to amend Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 land zoning, minimum lot size and urban release area provisions for land located on Old Narrandera Road and River Road, Gobbagombalin |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell That Council: a note the results of the public exhibition for planning proposal LEP20/0002 b adopt planning proposal LEP20/0002 (as exhibited) to amend Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 c gazette the plan and notify landowners and NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment of the decision d adopt the amendment to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 and provide notification of the adoption in the local paper
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RP-3 ADOPTION OF DRAFT WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN - SECTION 3 HERITAGE CONSERVATION was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
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RP-4 RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - NAPPY AND MENSTRUAL PRODUCT REBATE |
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Councillor T Koschel declared an Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber 8.08pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council: a add information and resources to the “your waste” web site to encourage the use of alternatives to disposable items in all possible areas to reduce waste to landfill and conserve resources b implement an educational and information program on reusable nappies, engaging with the Australian Nappy Association and through normal procurement processes engage a provider to conduct a series of workshops, over 6 months, to educate and assess community interest. c engage and consult with community Women’s health and wellbeing groups in Wagga Wagga and work with the groups to develop the educational programs and workshops d implement a trial rebate scheme to commence in the 2021/22 financial year, offering a rebate of 50% of the purchase price up to a maximum rebate of $100 per child. e receive a further report following the trial period and prior to formal adoption of the 2022/23 budget. f approve the budget variations as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
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Councillor T Koschel re-entered the Chamber 8:14pm.
RP-5 Petition by Tarcutta residents to install 'No Stopping' signs on Sydney Street was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
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Councillor V Keenan declared and Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chambers the time being 8:14pm. Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications, Mr S Gray declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 7:18pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Tout That Council: a in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the following groups: i March4Justice: $440.00; and ii Scale Model Ship Association Incorporated (Task Force 72, Wagga Wagga): $302.00 b note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2020/21 financial year |
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Councillor V Keenan re-entered the Chamber the time being 8:15pm.
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications, Mr S Gray re-entered the Chamber the time being 8:15pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell That Council: a approve the proposed 2020/21 budget variations for the month ended 31 March 2021 and note the continued forecast deficit budget position as a result of the COVID‑19 pandemic b approve the proposed budget variations to future financial years of the Long-Term Financial Plan 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 March 2021 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 e note that Council was unsuccessful in the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment – Low Cost Loans Initiative – Round 3 application
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RP-8 Integrated Planning and Reporting - Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2021/22 and Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22 |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell That Council: a place the following documents on public exhibition for 28 days commencing 27 April 2021 and concluding on 25 May 2021: i draft Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22 ii draft Fees and Charges for the financial year 2021/22 iii draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2021/22 b note that Appendix A – Developer Contributions included in the draft 2021/22 Fees and Charges will be updated during the public exhibition period once the March 2021 CPI figures have been released and staff have updated the 2021/22 charges c invite submissions from the community in relation to these documents throughout the exhibition period d receive a further report after the public exhibition period: i addressing any submissions made in respect of the draft documents ii proposing adoption of the draft Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22, draft Fees and Charges 2021/22 and the draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2021/22
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell That Council: a supports commencing promotion of the new Community@Work Fund available to community members/organisations within the Wagga Wagga Local Government area for proposed capital work or one-off activity which is for the public good b notes that the promotion will invite applications from 27 April 2021 to 15 June 2021 for this new Program, with funds of $95,372 available for the 2021/22 financial year c receive a further report following the application process which will provide recommendations from Council staff based on the eligibility criteria scoring of each application |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell That Council receive and note the following registers: a Active Resolutions as at 19 April 2021 b Active Notice of Motions as at 19 April 2021 c Resolutions including Notice of Motions completed from 16 March 2021 to 19 April 2021 |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell That Council receive and note the report. |
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Councillor P Funnell vacated the Chamber, the time being 8:22pm.
Councillor P Funnell re-entered the Chamber the time being 8:23pm.
QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
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Councillor V Keenan congratulated and thanked Council staff for their significant efforts in delivering the “We Do Respect” campaign and acknowledged Councillors for supporting and showing a united front to promote the campaign. Councillor V Keenan also encouraged people throughout the community to stand up and speak out against domestic violence and everyday sexism.
Councillor V Keenan advised that she addressed a parliamentary enquiry into coercive control last week, raising the success of the DV2650 project and the importance of state government funding to enable programs such as this one to continue.
Councillor D Hayes requested staff investigate possible improvements and maintenance of footpaths and pedestrian access connecting Ashmont and South City in particular the area of the rail crossing on Fernleigh Road. |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and V Keenan That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8.25pm. |
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 Tout and P Funnell That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to commit Council to participate in the LGP Tender process EL0121 for the Supply of Electricity (Renewable and Firming Power) for the provision of electricity under a Power Purchase Agreement(s) (PPA) b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract(s) for the provision of electricity via a PPA, subject to LGP securing a supplier(s) the Tender Evaluation Team believe is reflective of the market at that time from the Tender EL0121 for the Supply of Electricity (Renewable and Firming Power) c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and P Funnell That Council: a consent to enter into sub-lease agreements with Burgess & Condon (Hangar Site 7) and O’Dea (Hangar Site 8) as per the details set out in the body of this report b note that developments are subject to Development Consent, with the Commonwealth having the right of review and refusal of any airport development c delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council
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At this stage of the meeting all staff (excluding the General Manager) vacated the Chamber the time being 8:26pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes That Council endorse the organisation structure changes and recommendations outlined in the report distributed under separate cover. |
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All staff re-entered the Chamber the time being 8:45pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and V Keenan That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 8.45pm |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8.46pm.
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MAYOR