Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 14 June 2022.

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout

Councillor Georgie Davies

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Michael Henderson

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Richard Foley

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Jenny McKinnon

In Attendance

General Manager                                                                    (Mr P Thompson)

Director Community                                                               (Ms J Summerhayes)

Director Infrastructure Services                                            (Mr W Faulkner)

Acting Director Projects                                                          (Mr S Darby)

Chief Financial Officer                                                           (Mrs C Rodney)

Chief Operating Officer                                                          (Mr S Gray)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance                                    (Ms I Hensley)

Property Coordinator                                                              (Mr M Dombrovski)

Manager Community Services                                             (Ms M Scully)

Social Planning Coordinator                                                 (Ms S Lehman)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mrs M Schoonmaker)

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 Leave of Absence was granted to Councillor A Parkins for 14 June 2022 at the 30 May 2022 Council Meeting. 

 

 

NOTICE TO MEETING

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout, advised that the proceedings of all Council meetings in open session, including all debate and addresses by the public, are recorded (audio visual) and livestreamed on Council’s website including for the purpose of facilitating community access to meetings and accuracy of the Minutes.

 

In addition to webcasting council meetings, audio recordings of confidential sessions of Ordinary Meetings of Council are also recorded, but do not form part of the webcast.

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 30 MAY 2022

 

22/175       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and R Kendall

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 30 May 2022 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

 

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor M Henderson declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest in RP-1 - PLANNING PROPOSAL - LEP19/0008 - COLLINGULLIE VILLAGE EXPANSION - AMENDMENT TO LAND ZONING AND MINIMUM LOT SIZE PROVISIONS OF THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 AND WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010 the reason being that a client of his personal business is named in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest in RP-5 REVISED DRAFT ALL ABILITIES INCLUSION ACTION PLAN 2022-2026 the reason being that he chairs a disability service organisation, that is not affected by the draft Plan and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest in RP-6 - EXPRESSION OF INTERESTS - GOLF COURSE, NARRUNG STREET, AND RIVERSIDE FOOD VAN the reason being one of the proposed operators is a client in his personal business and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

22/176       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council bring forward consideration of EnGlobo to precede the public discussion forum.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

22/177       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:

  • Items where councillors wish to speak
  • Items where no councillors wish to speak
  • Confidential
  • Matter of urgency
  • Closure of Meeting

That RP-2 to RP-5, RP-8 and RP-9 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

NOM-1 - NOTICE OF MOTION - DISCREPANCY IN SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS

·              Mr Greg Conkey OAM – Speaking in favour of the report

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

22/178       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council bring forward consideration of NOM-1 - NOTICE OF MOTION - DISCREPANCY IN SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS to follow the public discussion Forum.

CARRIED

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

 

NOM-1      NOTICE OF MOTION - DISCREPANCY IN SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS

 

22/179       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council writes to the relevant NSW Government Minister/s, Shadow Minister/s, and the Member for Wagga Wagga, for an explanation of the discrepancy between Wagga Wagga City Council paying $610,000 for the disused ambulance station as compared to Armidale Regional Council buying the disused courthouse for $1.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

Mayoral Minute

MM-1         MAYORAL MINUTE - SISTER CITY VISIT TO NÖRDLINGEN

 

22/180       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor D Tout

That Council:

a          appoint the Mayor and the General Manager to lead a delegation to:

i            attend the 2022 Historic Wall Festival in Nördlingen from 9 September to 11 September 2022

ii          attend meetings and investigations with the goal of promoting the Wagga Wagga region for investment and employment together with identifying best practice and innovation which might benefit the Wagga Wagga region

b          endorse paying all reasonable delegation related expenses for the Mayor and General Manager only

c          approve the budget variation as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report

d          require a report from the Mayor and General Manager which outlines the outcome of the visit which identifies contacts and information which may benefit the Wagga Wagga region

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

 

Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

NOM-2      NOTICE OF MOTION - SUPPORT FOR MOTION TO ALGA CONFERENCE REGARDING INLAND RAIL

 

22/181       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and D Hayes

That Council submit a late motion to the 2022 National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference which makes the following recommendation:

That the Australian Local Government Association makes representations to the Commonwealth Government with the aim of securing the following outcomes:

·                Confirm the support of local government authorities for the Inland Rail project

·                Inform the Commonwealth Government of the concerns of local government authorities in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria about impacts of the project on the liveability of towns and cities and that these concerns are dismissed as being outside the scope of the Inland Rail project

·                Inform the Commonwealth Government of the concerns of local government authorities in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria about a lack of meaningful consultation between entities engaged to deliver the project planning and those local government authorities

·                Request that the Commonwealth Government create a dedicated forum for local government authorities in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria to raise the impacts of the Inland Rail project on the current and future liveability of towns and cities in relation to issues which are currently dismissed as outside the scope of Inland Rail the project

·                That the Commonwealth Government commit to developing and delivering the actions required to remove or mitigate the degradation of liveability in towns and cities along the route of the Inland Rail at agreed milestones

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          PLANNING PROPOSAL - LEP19/0008 - COLLINGULLIE VILLAGE EXPANSION - AMENDMENT TO LAND ZONING AND MINIMUM LOT SIZE PROVISIONS OF THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 AND WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010

Councillor R Henderson declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 6:39pm.

22/182       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a          note the results of the public exhibition for Planning Proposal LEP19/0008

b          adopt planning proposal LEP19/0008 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

c          submit the planning proposal to the Department of Planning for finalisation and request that that the LEP is made

d          adopt the amendments to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 with the recommended amendments identified in the report and provide notification of the adoption in the local paper

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

Councillor M Henderson re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:40pm.

 

 

RP-2          DRAFT CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE

 

22/183       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       endorse the draft Code of Meeting Practice that is to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 15 June 2022 to 12 July 2022 and invite public submissions until 26 July 2022 on the draft Code of Meeting Practice

b       receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the Draft Code of Meeting Practice

ii        proposing adoption of the Code unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

RP-3          DRAFT REVISED PUBLIC ART PLAN 2022-2026

 

22/184       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       place the draft Public Art Plan 2022-2026 on public exhibition commencing 15 June 2022 and concluding on 12 July 2022

b       receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submissions made

ii        proposing adoption of the draft Public Art Plan 2022-2026 unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

RP-4          DRAFT REVISED COMMUNITY SAFETY ACTION PLAN 2022-2026

 

22/185       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       place the draft Community Safety Action Plan 2022-2026 on public exhibition commencing 15 June 2022 and concluding on 12 July 2022

b       receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submissions made

ii        proposing adoption of the draft revised Community Safety Action Plan 2022-2026 unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

 

 

RP-5          REVISED DRAFT ALL ABILITIES INCLUSION ACTION PLAN 2022-2026

 

22/186       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       place the draft All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 on public exhibition commencing 15 June 2022 and concluding on 12 July 2022

b       receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submissions made

ii        proposing adoption of the draft revised All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026 unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

RP-6          EXPRESSION OF INTERESTS - GOLF COURSE, NARRUNG STREET, AND RIVERSIDE FOOD VAN

Councillor R Kendall declared and Significant, Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 6:41pm.

22/187       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes

That Council:

a       authorise the General Manager or delegate to enter into a licence agreement with Wagga Golf Centre Pty Ltd (ACN: 658 877 760) for the Golf Course on Narrung Street, Wagga Wagga (formerly known as the Wiradjuri Golf Centre, and being Lot 1 DP 260462, Lot A DP 362030, Lot B DP 362030 and Lot 8 DP 833386)

b       authorise the General Manager or delegate to enter into a licence agreement with Australian Food Beverage and Leisure Pty Ltd (ACN: 659 578 917) for the operation of the Riverside food van and the exclusive right to provide food and beverage services to the Riverside Precinct for a period of three years

c       authorise the General Manager or delegate to complete and execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

d       authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to any relevant documents as required

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the Chamber, the time being 6:42pm.

 

RP-7          REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

 

22/188       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and T Koschel

That Council:

a       in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance of $725.00

b       note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2021/22 financial year

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

RP-8          OUTSTANDING DEBTS DEEMED UNRECOVERABLE - PROPOSED WRITE OFF LIST

 

22/189       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       authorise in accordance with Clause 131 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, the write-off of interest charges of $3,204.72

b       note the 74 accounts totalling $13,408.64 that are under $1,000 each which have been written off under the General Manager’s delegation

c       approve the budget variations as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

RP-9          RFT2023-04 Oasis Gas Supply Contract

 

22/190       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       note the current supplier of natural gas to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre is no longer able to trade

b       note that suppliers of this type of commodity will generally only hold their prices firm for a period of five (5) days from the date of the Tender submission, which is insufficient time to then present a report to Council before the offer expires

c       note and endorse the General Manager or their delegate, to enter into a contract with the successful Tenderer for the supply of natural gas to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre for a period of one (1) year plus 3 by 12-month extension options at Council’s sole discretion

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

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

 

RP-10        RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

22/191       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Foley

That Council receive and note the report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

Councillor T Koschel, acknowledged the opening of Riverside Precinct, and requested advice on:

 

•    The process of booking the new amphitheatre and current booking numbers?

 

•    What are the future plans of the Music Bowl at the Botanic Gardens?

 

Councillor R Kendall requested advice on the lights around Lake Albert and Council’s plan for a long-term sustainable solution to address ongoing faults.

 

General Manager, Mr P Thompson advised of the unique circumstances of ants causing damage to the lights, with no solution available at this stage, however the long-term plan is to replace the lights.

 

Councillor M Henderson requested that Council investigate placing a streetlight at the intersection of Main Street and Gregadoo Road.

 

Councillor M Henderson requested advice including a cost benefit analysis of the different methods to maintain potholes.

 

Director Infrastructure Services, Mr W Faulkner, provided a response advising of two methods to maintain potholes being, the temporary fix of ‘throw and go’ and a more lengthy and costly process to permanently fix the pothole with asphalt, which would include additional considerations of materials, resources, risk assessment and traffic control. Details of these options will be provided to Council in the scheduled future report.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested a status update on the October 2021 question, regarding billboards and improved signage from the highway to the CBD.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested advice on if a formal letter of congratulations has been sent to, Member for Riverina, Mr Michael McCormack MP, following the recent Federal Election.

 

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout advised the letter had been drafted and would be sent within the week.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested information on the ongoing illegal dumping issue at the Salvation Army store in Forsyth Street, specially what is being done to address this issue including CCTV and police monitoring.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested a status update on Fernleigh Road Rail Pedestrian Crossing.

 

Director Infrastructure Services, Mr W Faulkner advised that Council are awaiting a response from the Australian Rail Track Corporation.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested advice on parking conditions at the Palm and Pawn Hotel in North Wagga Wagga and if improvements can be made to ground surface to accommodate the volume of vehicles parked at the venue.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested advice on the timing of the combined report back to Council by Councillor attendees of the LGNSW Special Conference.

 

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout advised the report will be tabled at the next  meeting of Council.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested advice on the following proposed referrals to the Traffic Committee:

 

•    No U-Turn Sign on Fitzmaurice Street and Gurwood Street

 

•    Peter Street off street parking being restricted 24hours per day, seven days per week

 

Councillor R Foley requested that Council investigate placing a streetlight at the intersection of Old Narrandera Road and Pine Gully Road.

 

Councillor R Foley requested that Council investigate installing a footpath in San Isidore in the vicinity of the sports oval / park to the church to address safety concerns of the residents in relation to pedestrian access.

 

Councillor R Foley requested an update on village consultation process.

 

Chief Operating Officer, Mr S Gray, advised that there is a Councillor Workshop scheduled for 4 July 2022, to further discuss community engagement options including village consultation.

 

 

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.07pm

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR