PRESENT
The Mayor Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Jenny McKinnon
Councillor Rod Kendall (RP-1 and RP-2)
Jenny Rolfe
Patricia Murray
Tim Kurylowicz
IN ATTENDANCE
Peter Thompson General Manager
Barry Griffiths State Emergency Service
Silas Darby Director Projects
Janice Summerhayes Director Community
Scott Gray Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Mason Project Manager
Frank Goodyer Senior Traffic Officer
Carly Hood Environmental Coordinator
Mike Casey Communications & Engagement Coordinator
Katherine Everly Executive Assistant
Nicole Johnson Corporate Governance Coordinator
Jacquie Hannan BMT Global (RP-5 only)
Andy Sheehan Cardno (RP-5 only)
Lisa Holden Cardno (RP-5 only)
The meeting of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee commenced at 8:05am.
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.
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and R Kendall That the Committee grant Leave of Absence to Ros Prangnell for July and August 2022. CARRIED |
apologies
Apologies for non-attendance was received and accepted for Mr S Manwaring and Mr C Ronan on the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon.
Declarations Of Interest
Mr T Kurylowicz declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in the reason RP-3 COMMITTEE CO-OPTED MEMBERSHIP the reason being that he is a resident of North Wagga and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
The Mayor, Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 PROJECT UPDATE 2022 the reason being that he attended a presentation by Cardno in Oura and remained the chamber during its consideration.
Mr T Kurylowicz declared a general interest that he is a resident of North Wagga, however as a community representative he is representing the whole community.
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On the Motion of Councillor R Kendall and T Kurylowicz That the Committee: a elect a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson by Open Voting for the Term of the Committee b appoint Councillor D Tout as the Chair of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee for the term of the Committee c appoint Councillor J McKinnon as the Deputy Chair of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee for the term of the Committee |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE RECOMMENDATION
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D Tout |
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R Kendall |
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J McKinnon |
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J Rolfe |
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T Kurylowicz |
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P Murray |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That the Committee endorse the Floodplain Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE RECOMMENDATION
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D Tout |
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R Kendall |
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J McKinnon |
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J Rolfe |
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T Kurylowicz |
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P Murray |
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Councillor R Kendall vacated the chamber at 9:13am and did not return to chamber.
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On the Motion of J Rolfe and Councillor J McKinnon That the Committee : a recommend to Council the value of co-opted membership and endorse future appointment of co-opted members in accordance with the Terms of Reference as required from time to time b require compliance with the Council Code of Conduct in relation to the business of the committee and contribute to the functioning of the Committee c recommends to Council that the Committee has the power to terminate co-opted membership as a result of unacceptable conduct in relation to the business and functioning of the Committee d support the appointment of co-opted members from identified areas in the Local Government Area which are subject to riverine or overland flooding e call for a report on the process of appointment and terms of membership for co-opted members |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE RECOMMENDATION
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D Tout |
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J McKinnon |
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J Rolfe |
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T Kurylowicz |
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P Murray |
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On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and Councillor J McKinnon That the Committee endorse the schedule of meeting dates as below: · Thursday 23 August 2022 · Thursday, 22 September 2022 · Thursday, 10 November 2022 · Thursday, 2 February 2023 · Thursday, 16 March 2023 · Thursday, 27 April 2023 · Thursday, 8 June 2023 |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE RECOMMENDATION
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D Tout |
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J McKinnon |
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J Rolfe |
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T Kurylowicz |
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P Murray |
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Jacquie Hannan (BMT Global) joined the meeting to present the Peer Review of the 2018 Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMSP), the time being 10:05am.
Jacquie Hannan vacated the chamber the time being 10:30am.
Andy Sheehan and Lisa Holden (Cardno) joined the meeting to present the Stage 2 Report on the Wagga Wagga Flood Warning System, the time being 10:40am.
Andy Sheehan and Lisa Holden vacated the chamber the time being 11:05am.
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On the Motion of J Rolfe and P Murray That the Committee: a with regard to the Peer Review: i. review and accept the final report from the consultant BMT, regarding the Peer Review of the 2018 Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMSP) ii. recommends that Council note the outcome of the peer review shows there were no findings which would materially change the outcomes of the 2018 FRMSP iii. recommends to Council to recommence the feasibility study as it was previously constituted, incorporating a thorough communication and consultation process b review and accept the Stage 2 Report from the consultant Stantec, regarding the Wagga Wagga Flood Warning System c review and accept the following project status reports from staff: i. the Implementation Status Paper from the staff regarding the remaining projects and recommendations ii. other grant opportunities |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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J McKinnon |
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J Rolfe |
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T Kurylowicz |
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P Murray |
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QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
QWN-1 EVACUATION PLANS AND COMMUNITY SPACES
Mr B Griffiths requested a report on responsibilities and processes in relation to city wide evacuation plans and use of community spaces inside and outside the levee bank.
The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 12:07pm.