Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 28 June 2021.

 

Present

Councillor Dallas Tout

Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM

Councillor Paul Funnell

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Vanessa Keenan

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Kerry Pascoe

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 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)

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

Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.

 

We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities.

APOLOGIES

No apologies were received.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Council noted, that at its Ordinary meeting held on 24 May 2021, Council granted Leave of Absence to The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM for 28 June 2021.

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         Ordinary Council Meeting - 15 June 2021

 

21/195       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 15 June 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

 

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-8 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 MAY 2021 the reason being that he works for a financial organisation named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Director Regional Activation, Mr M Keys declared a Significant Pecuniary Interest in CONF-4 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - COMMERCIAL TENANCIES IN THE BOLTON PARK PRECINCT AND THE WIRADJURI GOLF CENTRE.


 

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

21/196       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and D Hayes  

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-2 to RP-9, RP-11 and RP-12, CONF-1 to CONF-4 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

RP-1       Review of Determination of Development Consent DA19/0575 for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including double garage with attached workshop, 33 Best Street, Wagga Wagga

 

·                Mr Brad Merrett – Speaking against the report

 


 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          Review of Determination of Development Consent DA19/0575 for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including double garage with attached workshop, 33 Best Street, Wagga Wagga

 

21/197       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council:

 

a      following the Review of Determination under Division 8.2 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, change its determination to approve DA19/0575 by amending the conditions of consent follows:

              i.       Delete condition C.23 providing approval under the consent for the proposed garage and attached workshop

 

            ii.       Include an additional condition of consent (Condition C.25) to comply with the requirements of Control C5 of Section 3.3.2 of the DCP 2010 as follows:

 

The construction materials for the proposed garage/workshop must comply with the below specifications:

·          Sheet metal walls and roof are to be corrugated profile

·          Capping shall be roll barge and roll top

·          Gutters are to be quad or ogee profile

b     note, in assessment of development applications under delegation and in reports to Council, give full and thorough weight to the provisions of Draft Amendment No.16 to Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan, as a draft plan which has been adopted by the council, publicly exhibited, and who’s adoption can be considered as imminent

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 


RP-2          DA21/0086 - 15 LOT SUBDIVISION - RIVERINA INTERMODAL FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS (RIFL) HUB

 

21/198       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council approve DA21/0086 for a 15 Lot Subdivision at the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub, 177 Merino Drive and Dampier Street, Bomen, subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-3          Standard Instrument Local Environmental Plan - Secondary dwellings in rural zones

 

21/199       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       note the reforms made and being made to the Standard Instrument Local Environmental Plan in respect to secondary dwellings

b       include optional Clause 5.5 of the Standard Instrument LEP in the Wagga Wagga LEP and notify the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment of Council’s decision to ‘opt-in’

c       specify development standards within Clause 5.5 of the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan that continue the effect of Council’s development standards for secondary dwellings in rural zones prior to December 2020

CARRIED

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-4          CROWN LAND LICENCE - Lot 7323 DP 1157383, Lot 4&5 DP 248694

 

21/200       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       endorse entering a Crown Land Licence for part of Lot 7323 DP1157383, Lot 4&5 DP 248694

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

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

RP-5          PROPOSED COMMUNITY LICENCE AGREEMENT WITH BIDGEE DRAGONS WAGGA WAGGA INCOPORATED OVER PART LOT 1 IN DEPOSITED PLAN 1260459 AT NELSON DRIVE, LAKE ALBERT

 

21/201       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       delegate authority to the General Manager, or their delegate to negotiate and enter into a community licence agreement with Bidgee Dragons Incorporated of part Lot 1 in DP 1260459 at Nelson Drive, Lake Albert 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

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-6          Petition - request to reseal Biroomba Lane between Edward Street and Morgan Street

 

21/202       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       receive and note the petition

b       note the action in the 2021 Operational Plan to develop a laneway upgrade program for Central Wagga Wagga

c       include the renewal of the wearing course on Biroomba Lane between Edward Street and Morgan Street in the 2021/22 resealing program

d       request staff advise the petition contact person of Council’s determination in accordance with Council’s Petition Policy (POL 086)

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-7          SALE OF LAND FOR UNPAID RATES

 

21/203       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       continue to discuss and negotiate with property holders whose outstanding rates are greater than five (5) years with the aim to arrange an acceptable payment plan

b       if an acceptable payment plan with that ratepayers is not able to be achieved, or is not adhered to, then pursuant to Section 713 of the Local Government Act 1993, authorise the General Manager or their delegate to sell the land and properties detailed in this report to recover unpaid rates, annual charges, interest and extra charges

c       authorise the General Manager or their delegate, to set the reserve price for properties put to public auction or sold after public auction

d       authorise the affixing of the Council Seal to the transfer documents in order to effect the transfer of ownership for properties sold by Council at or after the public auction for unpaid rates and charges

e       receive a further report following the public auction, outlining the outcomes of each property sale

 

CARRIED

 


 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-8          FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 MAY 2021

 

21/204       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2020/21 budget variations for the month ended 31 May 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 May 2021 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

e       adopt to receive the maximum allowance under the Regional Rural category (as per Minute number 20/253) for the 2021/22 financial year being:

i         $20,690 for Councillors; and

ii        $45,140 additional fee for the Mayor

f        receive a subsequent report after the 4 September 2021 election to determine the rate to be paid to Councillors for the new elected term

g       accept the funding offer of $29,000 from Transport for NSW for the Active Travel to School Program which attempts to understand the barriers that may prevent active travel by students and initiatives that could promote higher active travels in the Wagga Wagga community

i         authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Funding Deed with Transport for NSW for the Active Travel to School Program

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

h       accept the funding offer of $90,000 from Transport for NSW for the Coolamon Road Fatal Crash Response – Houlaghans Bridge Works

i         authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Funding Deed with Transport for NSW for the Coolamon Road Fatal Crash Response – Houlaghans Bridge Works

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

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-9          SECTION 356 REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

 

21/205       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the following group:

i         ACON: $300.00 (Request 1)

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

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-10        Integrated Planning and Reporting - Adoption of Documents

 

21/206       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council, in relation to the exhibited documents:

a       adopt the Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2021/22

b       adopt the Fees and Charges for the financial year 2021/22

c       adopt the Long Term Financial Plan 2021/22

d       sets the interest on overdue rates and charges for 2021/22, in accordance with Section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993 at 6.00% per annum calculated on a daily simple interest basis.

e       makes and levy the following Rates and Annual Charges for 2021/22 under the relevant sections of the Local Government Act 1993:

i         Residential – City and Suburbs rate of 0.76851 cents in the dollar in terms of Sections 516 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, calculated on the land value in respect of all rateable lands situated in the centres of population defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the Village of Forest Hill, excluding Business - City and Suburbs land, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, Residential (Other) land as defined, and also Farmland, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 515 of the Local Government Act, within such centres of population

A minimum rate of $730.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under Section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate

ii        Residential – Other rate of 0.43853 cents in the dollar calculated on the land value in respect of all rateable land within the Council’s area, which, in the Council’s opinion, is land which:

(a)     is not less than two (2) hectares and not more than 40 hectares in area

(b)    is either:

(i)      not zoned or otherwise designated for use under an environmental planning instrument

(ii)     zoned or otherwise designated for use under such an environmental planning instrument for non-urban purposes

(c)     does not have a significant and substantial commercial purpose or character

Excludes Business - City and Suburbs land, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, and also Farmland, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 515 of the Local Government Act, within such centres of population

A minimum rate of $327.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under Section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate.

iii       Residential – Villages rate of 0.51622 cents in the dollar in terms of Sections 516 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, calculated on the land value of all rateable land situated in the centres of population defined as the villages of San Isidore, Gumly Gumly, Tarcutta, Humula, Uranquinty, Mangoplah, Oura, Currawarna, Ladysmith, Galore, Collingullie, Belfrayden and North Wagga excluding Business - Villages and Rural land, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, Residential (Other) land as defined, and also Farmland, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 515 of the Local Government Act, within such centres of population

A minimum rate of $273.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate.

iv      Business - City and Suburbs rate of 1.43822 cents in the dollar calculated on the land value of all rateable non-residential land, which cannot be classified as residential, or farmland land in the centres of population defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the Village of Forest Hill, in terms of Sections 518 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993

A minimum rate of $699.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under Section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate.

v       Business - Villages and Rural rate of 0.48036 cents in the dollar calculated on the land value of all rateable land in the Council’s area, in terms of Sections 518 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, excluding lands defined as Business - City and Suburbs, Residential, and Farmland

A minimum rate of $115.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under Section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate.

vi      Farmland rate of 0.23919 cents in the dollar, calculated on the land value of all rateable land, which, in Council’s opinion, qualifies as farmland as defined in Section 515 of the Local Government Act 1993

A minimum rate of $315.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under Section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate.

vii     Sewerage Services Annual Charge of $578.00 per dwelling unit.  Multiple residence properties are charged at $578.00 per residence, for all residences, and non-strata title residential premises on a single allotment (flats/units) situated within the Council’s centres of population, capable of being connected to the sewerage service scheme except when excluded by specific council policy, such charge being made in terms of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993

viii    Non Residential Sewer Charges

Access charge based on each and every meter connection per non-residential allotment for all non-residential premises and non-residential allotments situated within the Council’s centres of population, capable of being connected to the sewerage service scheme except when excluded by specific council policy, such charge being made in terms of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Access charge based on Meter size for 2021/22 is as follows:

20mm

$176.00

25mm

$275.00

32mm

$451.00

40mm

$704.00

50mm

$1,100.00

80mm

$2,816.00

100mm

$4,400.00

150mm

$9,900.00

Non Residential includes:

(a)     Non-residential strata

(b)    Small community property

(c)     land owned by the Crown, not being land held under a lease for private purposes

(d)    land that belongs to a religious body and is occupied and used in connection with:

(i)      a church or other building used or occupied for public worship

(ii)     a building used or occupied for the purpose of religious teaching or training

(e)     land that belongs to and is occupied and used in connection with a school (being a government school or non-government school within the meaning of the Education Reform Act 1990 or a school in respect of which a certificate of exemption under section 78 of that Act is in force), including:

(i)      a playground that belongs to and is used in connection with the school; and

(ii)     land that belongs to a public benevolent institution or public charity and is used or occupied by the institution or charity for the purposes of the institution or charity

(f)      land that belongs to a public hospital

(g)    land that is vested in the Minister for Health, the Health Administration Corporation or the New South Wales Health Foundation

(h)    land that is vested in a university, or a university college, and is used or occupied by the university or college solely for its purposes

Usage charge

Per kl usage charge of $2.42 per kl will apply to all Non Residential Sewer customers except excluded by specific Council Policy, such charge being made in accordance with Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993.

ix     Pressure Sewer Scheme – Annual pump maintenance charge (rural residential and villages). An additional sewerage service charge of $179.00 per pump for all premises connected to the sewerage system via a pressure service for the maintenance and replacement of the pump unit as necessary

x       Domestic Waste Management Service Charge of $369.00 per service on a per occupancy basis per annum for a service rendered in the centres of population and within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993

xi      Domestic Waste Management Service Charge Rural Residential of $369.00 per service to be applied to all properties utilising a waste collection service managed by Council, but outside Council’s defined waste collection service areas charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993

xii     Domestic Waste Management Annual Charge of $60.00 per service to be applied to all properties utilising an upgraded general waste bin in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993

xiii    Domestic Waste Management Annual Charge of $65.00 per service to be applied to all properties utilising an upgraded recycling bin in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993

xiv    Domestic Waste Management Service Charge of $37.00 for each parcel of rateable undeveloped land not receiving a service within the scavenging areas of the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, such charge being levied in accordance with the provisions of Sections 496 of the Local Government Act 1993


xv     Domestic Waste Management Service Charge of $123.00 for each additional domestic bin, being an additional domestic bin provided over and above the three bins already provided by the service, rendered in the centres of population, and within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993. On application, depending on individual circumstances, this fee may be waived.

xvi    Commercial Waste Management Service Charge of $369.00 per service per annum, for a two-bin commercial waste service rendered in the centre of population and within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993

xvii   Commercial Waste Management Service Charge of $184.50 per service per annum, for a one-bin commercial waste service rendered in the centre of population and within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993

xviii  Commercial Waste Management Service Charge of $123.00 for each additional commercial bin, being an additional bin provided over and above the bin/s already provided by the service, rendered in the centres of population and within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993

xix    Commercial Waste Management Annual Charge of $67.00 per service to be applied to all commercial properties utilising an upgraded recycling bin in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993

xx     Urban Area: Scheduled Off Week Commercial Pickup Service Charge of $483.00 per bin for each commercial service with 1-2 bins onsite, charged in addition to the Commercial Waste Management Service Charge in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993

xxi    Urban Area: Scheduled Off Week Commercial Pickup Service Charge of $261.00 per bin for each commercial service with 3-5 bins onsite, charged in addition to the Commercial Waste Management Service Charge in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993

xxii   Urban Area: Scheduled Off Week Commercial Pickup Service Charge of $199.00 per bin for each commercial service with over 5 bins onsite, charged in addition to the Commercial Waste Management Service Charge in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993

xxiii  Rural Areas and Villages: Scheduled Off Week Commercial Pickup Service Charge of $483.00 per bin for each commercial service onsite, charged in addition to the Commercial Waste Management Service Charge in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993

xxiv  Multi Unit Developments (Non Strata) Domestic Waste Management Service Charge of $369.00 for each rateable property with an additional bin charge of $123.00 to apply for each additional bin charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993. For the purposes of Council’s Fees and Charges the definition of Multi-Unit developments (Non Strata) involves the development of three or more residential units on a site at a higher density than general housing development. This reduced charge is available on application to Council, otherwise full Domestic Waste Service Charge of $369.00 applies, per occupancy.

xxv   Multi Unit Developments Wheel Out Wheel In (WOWI) Services Charge of $219.00 per occupancy. For the purposes of Council’s Fees and Charges the definition of Multi-Unit developments (Non Strata) involves the development of three or more residential units, including Strata and Non Strata properties, on a site at a higher density than general housing development. On application, this service may be available to individual properties. Depending on individual circumstances, this fee may be waived.

xxvi  Stormwater Management Service Charges

Stormwater Management Service charges will be applicable for all urban properties (i.e. residential and business) as referenced below with the following exceptions in accordance with the Division of Local Government (DLG) Stormwater Management Service Charge Guidelines dated July 2006:

·           Non rateable land

·           Crown Land

·           Council Owned Land

·           Land held under lease for private purposes granted under the Housing Act 2001 or the Aboriginal Housing Act 1998

·           Vacant Land

·           Rural Residential or Rural Business land not located in a village, town or city

·           Land belonging to a charity and public benevolent institutions

(a)       Residential Stormwater Management Service Charge of $25.00 per residential property levied in accordance with the provisions of Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993

(b)       Residential Medium/High Density Stormwater Management Service Charge of $12.50 per occupancy: Residential Strata, Community Title, Multiple Occupancy properties (flats and units), and Retirement Village style developments. Subject to a maximum charge of $250.00 per rateable assessment levied in accordance with the provisions of Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993


(c)       Business Stormwater Management Service Charge of $25.00 per business property. Properties are charged on a basis of $25.00 per 350 square metres of land area. Subject to a maximum charge of $250.00 per rateable assessment levied in accordance with the provisions of Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993

(d)       Business Medium/High Density Stormwater Management Service Charge of $5.00 per occupancy - Business Strata and Multiple Occupancy Business properties. Subject to a maximum charge of $250.00 per rateable assessment levied in accordance with the provisions of Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-11        RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS REGISTERS

 

21/207       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note the following registers:

a       Active Resolutions as at 22 June 2021

b       Active Notice of Motions as at 22 June 2021

c       Resolutions including Notice of Motions completed from 18 May 2021 to 22 June 2021

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-12        RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

21/208       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes 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

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

Councillor T Koschel requested that Council install “Caution Horses” signs at the end of Slocum Street.

 

Councillor T Koschel requested an update on the condition of Old Narrandera Road and Pine Gully Road, including consultation and correspondence with residents of the area.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested information on any increase in services that Council has received as a result of the increase of the Emergency Services Levy.  

 

Councillor P Funnell advised of the failing condition of  the road on the Eastern side of Malebo Hill, requesting that Council investigate and provide feedback on proposed maintenance.

 

Councillor P Funnell advised that headstones in the Monumental Cemetery in particular in the area of the ‘Presentation Sisters’ are being damaged by tree roots and requested that Council investigate and undertaken maintenance of the gums tree in this area.

 

Councillor R Kendall requested advice on if Council have any publicly available halls or venues that community events can be held that would not require Council to donate the hire fees to the organisers.

 

 


 

Confidential Reports

CONF-1    RFT2021-15 TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

 

21/209       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept the offers from those Tenderers indicated in Table 1 of the report for the supply of tree maintenance services

b       authorise the General Manager, or their delegate to enter into Contracts for the supply of tree maintenance services in accordance with the Tenderers recommended for appointment to a Contract as indicated in Table 1 of the report for a two (2) year period

c       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the Contracts for the supply of tree maintenance services for three (3) x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Council

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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

CONF-2    Narrung Street, BISTF and Kooringal Sewer Treatment Plants Operation - Negotiation of Extension of DBO Contract No. 12/2007

 

21/210       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       advise Downer Australia Pty Ltd that Council will not enter into an agreement for a five (5) year contract extension of the Design Build Operate Contract No.12/2007

b       in lieu of negotiations passing the milestone date for notice of 25 May 2021 that Council extend to Downer Australia Pty Ltd an offer to extend the contract termination date from 25 May 2022 to the 30 June 2022

c       authorise the General Manager or his authorised delegate to commence proceedings with Downer Australia Pty Ltd to enact the termination provisions of the contract, and

d       request the General Manager or their delegate review the Sewer Business to ensure adequate internal skilled resources are provided to operate and maintain the Sewer Treatment Plants

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

CONF-3    PROPOSED SALE OF COUNCIL PROPERTY - 34 JOHNSTON STREET, WAGGA WAGGA

 

21/211       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       agree to negotiate the sale of the property at 34 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga (Lot 1 DP 523958) upon the terms noted in the body of this report.

b       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council.

c       authorise affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required.

d       approve the budget variations as detailed in the financial implications of this report

CARRIED

 


 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

CONF-4    EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - COMMERCIAL TENANCIES IN THE BOLTON PARK PRECINCT AND THE WIRADJURI GOLF CENTRE

 

21/212       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       notify the two commercial tenancies located within the Bolton Park precinct of the intention to seek expressions of interest for the future leasing of the sites

b       notify the Wiradjuri Golf Centre of the intention to seek expressions of interest for the future leasing of the site

c       offer the tenancies for lease via expressions of interest as per the terms and selection criteria outlined in the body of this briefing paper

d       receive a further report at the conclusion of the expression of interest campaign

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid 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 6.40pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR