Councillor Dallas Tout (Mayor from the time of adjournment for the balance of the meeting)
Delegate Mr Greg Conkey OAM (start of the meeting until the election of the Mayor)
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Richard Foley
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Michael Henderson
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Jenny McKinnon
Councillor Amelia Parkins
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Community (Ms J Summerhayes)
Director Infrastructure Services (Mr W Faulkner)
Director Projects – by remote video-link (Mr S Barber)
Director Regional Activation (Mr M Keys)
Chief Financial Officer (Mrs C Rodney)
Chief Operating Officer – by remote video-link (Mr S Gray)
Manager Corporate Governance & Risk (Ms I Hensley)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr S Shaw)
Aboriginal Community Development Officer (Mr B Higgins)
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.
Uncle James Ingram, Senior Wiradjuri Elder performed the Welcome to Country.
APOLOGIES
No apologies were received.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 29 November 2021 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-7 30 NOVEMBER 2021 INVESTMENT REPORT the reason being that his employer is named in the report and remained the chamber during its consideration.
PM-1 OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS OF OFFICE
COUNCILLORS’ OATH OF OFFICE
Councillor R Kendall and Councillor D Tallas took the Oath of Office in accordance with the provisions of Section 233A of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), individually reading out aloud the prescribed wording below in presence of the General Manager, fellow Councillors, staff and the gallery.
I, Councillor…. swear that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of the Wagga Wagga Local Government area and the Wagga Wagga City Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment.
COUNCILLORS’ AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE
Councillor G Davies, Councillor D Hayes, Councillor M Henderson, Councillor R Foley, Councillor T Koschel, Councillor J McKinnon and Councillor A Parkins took the Affirmation of Office in accordance with the provisions of Section 233A of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), individually reading out aloud the prescribed wording below in presence of the General Manager, fellow Councillors, staff and the gallery.
I, Councillor….. solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of the Wagga Wagga Local Government area and the Wagga Wagga City Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and R Kendall That Council conduct the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor by open voting for the period January 2022 to September 2023. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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The Delegate, Mr G Conkey OAM vacated the Chair the time being 6:18pm, handing over to the General Manager, Mr P Thompson to conduct the elections of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Mr P Thompson advised the meeting that he was the Returning Officer and would conduct each election.
Election of the Mayor
Two nominations were received for the Office of Mayor:
· Councillor D Hayes
· Councillor D Tout
The Returning Officer then conducted the election the Mayor.
Following the conclusion of the vote, the Returning Officer declared Councillor D Tout elected to the position of Mayor for the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga for the period 10 January 2022 to September 2023 with the result of the count being:
· Councillor D Hayes - 2 Votes
· Councillor D Tout - 7 Votes
Election of Deputy Mayor
Two nominations were received for the Office of Deputy Mayor:
· Councillor D Hayes
· Councillor J McKinnon
The Returning Officer, then conducted the election the Deputy Mayor.
Following the conclusion of the vote, the Returning Officer declared Councillor J McKinnon elected to the position of Deputy Mayor for the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga for the period 10 January 2022 to September 2023 with the result of the count being:
· Councillor D Hayes - 4 Votes
· Councillor J McKinnon - 5 Votes
The Mayor, Councillor D Tout assumed the chair, the time being 6:22pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes That Council suspend standing orders and adjourn for a short recess to allow for a media opportunity, the time being 6:24pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and M McKinnon That Council resume the meeting and re-instate standing orders, the time being 6:45pm. |
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
RP-8 RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
· Ashleigh Hubbard – Speaking in favour of the Report
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On the Motion of Councillor D Hayes and T Koschel That Council bring forward consideration of RP-8 Response to Questions/Business with Notice to follow the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council receive and note the report. |
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Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council receive a Report outlining all relevant information in regard to road maintenance and repair, including but not limited to: a current budget and comparison to other similar local government areas b current schedule of repairs c funding required and alternate options for funding d funding received from other levels of government e rating system for assessing Wagga Wagga roads and the process of designating priority repairs, maintenance, and upgrades f overview of the main causes of potholes within our Local Government Area g overview of current materials and methods used to repair potholes (including costings) and an investigation into the cost of alternative materials and methods which could be more durable, and long-lasting h challenges unique to Wagga Wagga in road maintenance i at the conclusion of the report, forward to State and Federal members for comment and/or support j explore new machinery and products to amend and properly repair potholes k investigate the use of contractors to tender for major roadworks to reduce the timeframes for upgrades and total costs |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council: a conduct an election of five (5) Councillors to the Board of Riverina Water County Council from January 2022 until the next Local Government Election, currently September 2024 b note that in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulations 2021, the General Manager is the Returning Officer for the election of Board Members to Riverina Water County Council |
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At this stage of the meeting the General Manager, Mr Peter Thompson advised that he is the Returning Officer for the election of Councillors to the Board of Riverina Water County Council and that the General Manager of Riverina Water County Council, Mr Andrew Crackanthorp, accepted the invitation as scrutineer in the conduct of the election.
It was noted that, in the event of there being more than five candidates for the Riverina Water County Council, an election will be held in accordance with Clause 396 (Schedule 9) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, and that such election is to be determined by five (5) separate preferential ballots.
Election of five Councillors to the Board of Riverina Water County Council
The nominations received for the Board members of Riverina Water County Council were:
· Councillor G Davies
· Councillor D Hayes
· Councillor M Henderson
· Councillor R Foley
· Councillor R Kendall
· Councillor T Koschel
· Councillor J McKinnon
· Councillor A Parkins
· Councillor D Tout
The Returning Officer, conducted five (5) separate elections for each position to the Board of Riverina Water County Council.
Ballot papers were distributed with preferential ballots undertaken for each election.
Following the conclusion of each election and preference count, the Returning Officer declared the following Councillors elected to the Board of Riverina Water County Council until September 2024:
· Position One - Councillor T Koschel
· Position Two - Councillor M Henderson
· Position Three - Councillor D Hayes
· Position Four - Councillor G Davies
· Position Five - Councillor J McKinnon
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council confirm the existing Resolution 18/348 to delegate the following powers, authorities, duties or functions to the Mayor, as listed below: 1. Day-to-day oversight of the General Manager’s employment under the contract of employment between the Council and the General Manager as contemplated by Part D of Division of Local Government, Department of Premier & Cabinet in 2011 titled ‘Guidelines for the Appointment & Oversight of General Managers’ 2. Incurring expenditure on behalf of the Council in connection with the mayor’s day-to-day oversight of the General Manager’s employment in order to obtain independent expert advice on matters relating to the General Manager’s performance under the contract of employment between the Council and the General Manager 3. To expend money in an amount not exceeding $30,000.00 in any financial year in the proper exercise of the Council’s functions in circumstances where the Mayor reasonably considers that the expenditure is urgent and the expenditure is duly authorised by the Council under clause 211 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and subject to any conditions or limitations imposed by resolution of the Council from time to time specifically for the purpose of this delegation 5. To approve jointly with the General Manager, the attendance of Councillors at any seminar, conference, meeting or course, provided that: i. such delegation shall not be exercised if there is a prior Council meeting at which the attendance might be considered allowing sufficient time for registration, arrangements, etc ii. provision has been made for such expenditure in the Council’s budget iii. such seminar, conference etc is for one day or less and does not involve an overnight stay |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council confirm that casual vacancies occurring for the Office of a Councillor within 18 months after the last ordinary election of Councillors for the Council on 4 December 2021 be filled by a by-election. |
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RP-4 COUNCIL MEETING DATES - 2022 |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council: a endorse the schedule of Ordinary Council meetings for the period January 2022 to December 2022, which makes provision for two meetings per month, as outlined in the report , subject to the alteration in (b) below: b amend the two meetings per month schedule by removing the proposed meeting on 4 July 2022 and schedule a meeting for 27 June 2022
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Councillor D Hayes self-nominated.
Councillor R Foley self-nominated.
Councillor A Parkins self-nominated.
Councillors D Hayes, R Foley and A Parkins were duly appointed to attend with the Mayor, the 2022 LGNSW Special Conference to be held in Sydney from 28 February to 2 March 2022.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a endorse sending a Council delegate to the 2022 LGNSW Water Management Conference to be held in Narrabri from 9 - 11 February 2022 b appoint one Councillor as Council’s delegate to attend the LGNSW Water Management Conference |
Councillor T Koschel self-nominated.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council note the details of the external investments as at 30 November 2021 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993
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RP-8 Response to Questions/Business with Notice was moved forward to follow the Public Discussion Forum.
QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9:15pm.
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MAYOR