The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Paul Funnell
Councillor Dan Hayes (online)
Councillor Vanessa Keenan (online)
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Kerry Pascoe
Councillor Dallas Tout
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)
Manager Finance (Mrs C Rodney)
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications (Mr S Gray)
Manager Development Assessment & Building
Certification (Mr P O’Brien)
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) (Mr B Creighton)
Communications & Engagement Coordinator (Mr M Casey)
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.
Aunty Dorothy Wyman, a respected Wiradjuri Elder, performed the Welcome to Country in recognition of National Reconciliation Week.
APOLOGIES
An apology for non-attendance was received for the General Manager, Peter Thompson.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council grant Leave of Absence to the Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM for the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 28 June 2021. |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 May 2021 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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R Kendall |
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Councillor D Hayes declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA19/0537.01 - CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – MODIFY URBAN DESIGN REPORT TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL DWELLING TYPE AND MINOR VARIATIONS; ERIC WEISSEL OVAL, 231 GURWOOD STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, NSW 2650 the reason being that he has enquired about purchasing a block of land in the area and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-6 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT the reason being that his workplace is named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest IN CONF-1 2020/21 LOAN FACILITY the reason being that he works for a bank and this report is calling on a decision for a loan from a financial institution and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-4 RFT2021-17 CONSTRUCTION OF FOOTBRIDGES AND UNDERPASSES the reason being that a director of one tenderer is a business associate of his and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest CONF-3 COVID RELIEF the reason being that he is Chairperson of a company named in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 DA20/0450.01 CHILDCARE CENTRE the reason being that a director of the building company is a close business associate and vacated in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-7 Northern Sporting Precinct the reason being that one of his co-workers is named in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT WITHIN LOT 1002 IN DP 1253252 AT HARRIS ROAD, GOBBAGOMBALIN the reason being that his employer was mentioned in debate and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA19/0537.01 Concept Development Application - modify urban design report to include additional dwelling type and minor variations; ERIC WEISSEL OVAL, 231 GURWOOD STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, NSW 2650 the reason being that he has done some work for the developers in the past and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council bring forward consideration of EnGlobo to precede the public discussion forum. |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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D Tout |
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
The Mayor Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 and vacated the Chair and the chamber, the time being 6:13pm.
Councillor D Hayes declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:13pm.
Councillor D Tout assumed the Chair the time being 6:13pm.
RP-1 DA19/0537.01 - Concept Development Application – modify urban design report to include additional dwelling type and minor variations; ERIC WEISSEL OVAL, 231 GURWOOD STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, NSW 2650
· Brent O’Brien - Speaking against the report ‘in person’
Councillor D Tout vacated the Chair the time being 6:17pm.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the chamber and assumed the Chair the time being 6:17pm.
Councillor D Hayes re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:17pm.
Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:18pm.
RP-2 DA20/0450.01 - Centre-based child care facility and associated parking and landscaping – Modification to approved hours to allow Saturday opening hours at 55-59 Avocet Drive, ESTELLA, NSW 2650
· Jill Rake – Speaking against the report ‘in person’
· Fiona Ziff – Speaking against the report ‘in person’
· Keely Hancock – Speaking in favour of the report ‘in person’
Councillor R Kendall re-enter the Chamber the time being 6:30pm.
Reports from Staff
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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Y Braid OAM |
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Councillor D Tout vacated the Chair the time being 6:41pm.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the chamber and assumed the Chair the time being 6:41pm.
Councillor D Hayes re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:41pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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Y Braid OAM |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:31pm.
mayoral minute
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On the Motion of The Mayor Councillor G Conkey OAM That Council: a endorse the General Manager or his delegate to negotiate to enter into an agreement with the NSW Government for up to $271,000 in funding to commence the implementation of the Fitzmaurice Street beautification project as part of the Your High Street grant b authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required c approve the budget variations as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber, the time being 7:04pm.
Councillor P Funnell re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:05pm.
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A Motion was moved by Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council receive a report outlining: a the feasibility for small street events and other small events hosted by community members to occur throughout Wagga Wagga b the development of a simple process for these types of events to occur |
The MOTION on being put to the meeting was LOST.
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R Kendall |
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RP-1 DA19/0537.01 - Concept Development Application, modify urban design report to include additional dwelling type and minor variations; Eric Weissel Oval, 231 Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 was moved forward to the follow the public discussion forum.
RP-2 DA20/0450.01 - Centre-Based Child Care Facility and associated parking and landscaping – Modification to approved hours to allow Saturday opening hours at 55-59 Avocet Drive, Estella, NSW 2650 was moved forward to the follow the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council adopt the Wagga Wagga City Council Pesticide Use Notification Plan 2021. |
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Y Braid OAM |
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P Funnell |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a authorise the General Manager and Mayor to sign a deed of Agreement (Access License Agreement) between Wagga Wagga City Council (Licensee) and Australian Broadcasting Corporation to access and use the Licensed Area for the Permitted Purpose on a non-exclusive basis for the Term specified in Schedule 1. b authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all necessary documents as required. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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RP-5 Section 356 Requests for Financial Assistance |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the following groups: i Wagga Wagga and Riverina Occasional Orienteers (WaggaRoos): $170.00 (Request 1) ii The Parkinson Support Group: $539.00 (Request 2) iii The Salvation Army: $165.00 (Request 3) iv Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga: $2,369.50 (Request 4) b note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2020/21 financial year |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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P Funnell |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a approve the proposed 2020/21 budget variations for the month ended 30 April 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 30 April 2021 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 e note the update on the Wagga Streetlight LED upgrade and proposed amendment to the funding model as provided in the body of the report
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D Tout |
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RP-7 Outstanding Debtors deemed unrecoverable - Proposed Write Off List |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a authorise, in accordance with Clause 131 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, the write-off of outstanding user charges and fees totalling $1,263.90 b note the $3,619.97 total for outstanding accounts under $1,000 which are also to be written off under the General Manager’s delegation
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Y Braid OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council receive and note the following registers: a Active Resolutions as at 18 May 2021 b Active Notice of Motions as at 18 May 2021 c Resolutions including Notice of Motions completed from 17 April 2021 to 18 May 2021 |
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RP-9 RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council receive and note the report. |
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
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Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel requested detailed clarification from the Mayor and/or General Manager in relation to provisions for the agenda item Questions/Business with Notice, in particular what is allowed in regards to Councillors making statements during this part of the Council meeting. Councillor Koschel suggested a councillor workshop in relation to this item.
Councillor D Hayes requested that Council consider installing additional bins around the hospital precinct following concerns raised by residents of the area of dumped rubbish.
Councillor D Hayes requested that Council consider installing additional seating or a potential bus shelter outside the Wagga Wagga Marketplace on Baylis Street.
Councillor D Hayes requested that Council investigate the installation of ‘cats eyes’ reflectors on the road between Junee and Bomen.
Councillor P Funnell requested further clarification on responses provided in the resolution register in relation to: · Notice of Motion - Activation of CBD through residential accommodation - clarification on City Centre Masterplan
· Response to Notice of Motion - Stockpiling Materials in the Floodplain - clarification on naturally excavated materials, screening and transfer to Gregadoo Waste Management Centre
· Notice of Motion - Burrinjuck Dam
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications, Scott Gray, advised that a further report will be tabled at the June 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting.
· Notice of Motion - Traffic Management in the Northern growth area – is Council still waiting on future growth or development to occur before planning, modelling and design is undertaken?
Director Operations, Warren Faulkner advised that traffic modelling and predictive analysis is taking place including treatments and timing of delivery of treatments. Further advice including high level predictive data will be bought back to Council in the next month or so. OWTH AREA Councillor P Funnell requested advice on Council’s Bridge program and future plans, for example addressing issues such as the width of the Mangoplah Bridge.
Director Operations, Warren Faulkner advised that Council is currently looking to improve the accuracy of its Asset Register with regards to bridges. Council are also working on the Heavy Vehicle Freight for Productivity Program and utilising funds through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to increase axel loading for three bridges in the local government area, with Mangoplah Bridge to be considered as part of this process.
In addition, Council will be assessing bridge widths as part of the Federal Governments Higher Productivity Program for upgrades and renewals.
Councillor P Funnell requested an email update on, if Council has a Policy relating to the use of security cameras, in particular the ability to use security cameras to look onto someone else’s property.
Director of Corporate Services, Natalie Te Pohe advised that Council have a CCTV Policy that was developed and adopted in conjunction with the installation of CCTV camera in the CBD, along with operating reequipments consistent with State Guidelines.
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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 7:46pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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Councillor T Koschel declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber at 7:47pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Loan Facility with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for up to: i $1,117,836 to fund the projects identified as part of Tranche 1 in the body of the report ii $2,720,360 to fund the projects identified as part of Tranche 2 in the body of the report iii $3,418,606 to fund the projects identified as part of Tranche 3 in the body of the report iv $1,260,784 to fund the projects identified as part of Tranche 4 in the body of the report b authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all necessary documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:50pm.
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CONF-2 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT WITHIN LOT 1002 IN DP 1253252 AT HARRIS ROAD, GOBBAGOMBALIN |
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Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:56pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council: a delegate authority to the General Manager, or their delegate to negotiate the acquisition of land on which a detention basin has been constructed within Lot 1002 in DP 1253252 at Harris Road, Gobbagombalin within the parameters outlined in the body of this report b authorise the General Manager, or their delegate to complete and execute any necessary documents on behalf of the Council c authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required |
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Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:24pm.
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:24pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and T Koschel That Council agree to extend the period for rent waivers to Councils commercial tenants who meet the eligibility requirements in accordance with the recommendations contained within the body of the report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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CONF-4 RFT2021-17 CONSTRUCTION OF FOOTBRIDGES AND UNDERPASSES |
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest and remained vacated from the chamber. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and D Tout That Council: a accept the offer of Excell Gray Bruni Pty Ltd (ABN: 32 007 387 546) for the Construction of Footbridges and civil works for Underpasses for their lump sum amount of $838,000 excluding GST b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Excell Gray Bruni Pty Ltd (ABN: 32 007 387 546) for the Construction of Footbridges and civil works for Underpasses for their lump sum amount of $838,000 excluding GST c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Note : Councillor K Pascoe abstained from voting on the matter and therefore is recorded as a vote against the Motion.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a accept the offer of Bucher Municipal Pty Ltd (ABN: 68 004 992 090) for $386,894.00 excluding GST b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Bucher Municipal Pty Ltd for the supply of one sewer jetting truck for $386,894.00 excluding GST c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common seal to all relevant documents as required |
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D Tout |
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CONF-6 RiFL HUB - FUNDING DEED FOR UNDERGROUND RELOCATION OF 132KV ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION LINE |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a accept the funding deed from the Regional Growth Development Corporation (RGDC) inclusive of funding detailed in this report to re-route the 132KV electricity line to an underground route in support of the Special Activation Precinct (SAP) outcomes b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Funding Deed with RGDC for the financial contribution of the 132kv electricity line works c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required d approve the budget variations as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report which is for the additional financial contribution from RGDC for the works |
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D Tout |
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Councillor D Tout declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:29pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council:
a defer consideration of this report until the next Council meeting b provide copies of reports relating to possible contamination onsite c provide an overview of the appropriateness of the option recommended
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:00pm.
Reversion to open COUNCIL
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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 9.00pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9.04pm.
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MAYOR