Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 8 August 2022.

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout

Councillor Georgie Davies

Councillor Dan Hayes

Councillor Michael Henderson

Councillor Richard Foley

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Amelia Parkins

In Attendance

Acting General Manager                                                        (Mr S Gray)

Director Community                                                               (Ms J Summerhayes)

Director Projects                                                                      (Mr P McMurray)

Chief Financial Officer                                                           (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager Audit, Risk & Governance                                    (Ms I Hensley)

Manager Community Services                                             (Ms M Scully)

Manager Development Assessment & Building                (Mr P O’Brien)

Certification                                                                             

Manager Information & Communications                           (Mr R Hamblin)

Technology Services

Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation)                   (Mr B Creighton)

Economic Development Officer                                            (Mr K Jarme)

Property Coordinator                                                              (Mr M Dombrovski)

Contributions Coordinator                                                     (Mrs B Maclure)

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

Apologies for non-attendance were received for Councillor J McKinnon, General Manager, Mr P Thompson and Director Infrastructure Services, Mr W Faulkner and accepted on the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel.

 

NOTICE TO MEETING

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout advised the meeting, that 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 - 18 JULY 2022

 

22/001       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 July 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

 

A Parkins

 

 

Declarations Of Interest

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-10 ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS the reason being that he is a board member of Carevan who are one of the applicants and recipients listed in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor A Parkins declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-12 ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - LOCAL HERITAGE the reason being that she is a member of the National Trust Cemetery Committee. The National Trust had no involvement in the application relating to the Best Family Cemetery or the assessment and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor A Parkins declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - RECREATIONAL FACILITIES the reason being that she plays hockey which includes a registration fee but is not a member of any associated board or committee and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Foley declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 Proposed Planning Agreement 12 Blake Street, Wagga Wagga DA19/0125 the reason being that he has conducted work on behalf of the owners of the land in the past and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 MOBILE FOOD VENDOR PERMITS the reason being that a member of his family has a competing business and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - RECREATIONAL FACILITIES the reason being that a member of his family sponsors a number of sporting organisations named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

22/232       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council bring forward consideration of EnGlobo.

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

 

A Parkins

 

 


 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

22/233       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-4 to RP-9, RP-11 to RP-14, RP-19, CONFMM-1, 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

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

A Parkins

 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

RP-1          Development Application DA21/0839 - Self Storage Units - 43 Guttler Street, Uranquinty

 

·           Mrs Danielle Burns – Speaking against the Report 

·           Mrs Deborah Bewick – Speaking against the Report

·           Mrs Camilla Rocks – Speaking in favour of the Report

 

RP-18        ADOPTION OF CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE

 

·           Mrs Diana Shield – Speaking against the Report 

·           Mr Danny Russell – Speaking against the Report


 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

22/234       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council bring forward consideration of RP-1 Development Application DA21/0839 - Self Storage Units - 43 Guttler Street, Uranquinty and rp-18  ADOPTION OF CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE 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

 

A Parkins

 

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          Development Application DA21/0839 - Self Storage Units - 43 Guttler Street, Uranquinty

A Motion was moved by Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council approve DA21/0839 for self-storage units at 43 Guttler Street, Uranquinty subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report with an amendment to condition 2.5 (C6) to provide an additional dot point for the provision of a 1.8m colour panel fence on property boundary adjoining existing residential usage

 

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout foreshadowed an Amendment.

 

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

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

D Tout

R Kendall

G Davies

A Parkins

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

T Koschel

 

The Motion on being put to the meeting was LOST.

 

22/235       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor D Tout and Councillor T Koschel  

That Council refuse DA21/0839 for self-storage units at 43 Guttler Street, Uranquinty for the following reasons:

a          the proposed development is not consistent with the objectives of the RU5 Village zoning as outlined in the Wagga Wagga LEP 2010

b          the proposed development conflicts with the residential amenity of the village as outlined in the Wagga Wagga DCP 2010

CARRIED

 

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

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

D Hayes

G Davies

R Kendall

M Henderson

A Parkins

R Foley

 

T Koschel

 

 

RP-18        Adoption of Code of Meeting Practice

A Motion was moved by Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins

That Council:

a        note there were no public submissions received during the exhibition and
submission period

b        adopt the draft Code of Meeting Practice as amended

c        change the December 2022 Council Meeting date from 5 December 2022 to 12 December 2022 and extend the period of Leave of Absence for Councillor Georgie Davies from 5 December 2022 to 12 December 2022 (inclusive)

d        delegate authority to the Mayor to call an extraordinary meeting

 

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor T Koschel and seconded by The Mayor, Councillor D Tout

 

That Council:

a          note there were no public submissions received during the exhibition and submission period

b          adopt the draft Code of Meeting Practice as amended, with the following change to section 8.1:

Order of Business

01 Opening Meeting and Notice of Webcasting

02 Acknowledgement of Country or Welcome to Country

03 Prayer

04 Reflection

05 Apologies and applications for a leave of absence by councillors

06 Confirmation of minutes

07 Disclosures of interests

08 En Globo

09 Public Address Session

10 Mayoral minute(s)

11 Councillor Delegate Reports

12 Notice of Motions / Questions with Notice

13 Notice of Motions of Rescission

14 Reports from Staff

15 Committee Minutes

16 Confidential Reports

17 Conclusion of the meeting

c          change the December 2022 Council Meeting date from 5 December 2022 to 12 December 2022 and extend the period of Leave of Absence for Councillor Georgie Davies from 5 December 2022 to 12 December 2022 (inclusive)

d          delegate authority to the Mayor to call an extraordinary meeting

e          receive a further report in 12 months outlining the attendance of Councillors                                       via audio-visual link and reasons for attending via audio-visual link

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the Amendment

Against the Amendment

D Tout

G Davies

M Henderson

D Hayes

T Koschel

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

A Parkins

 

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was LOST.

 

22/236       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins  

That Council:

a        note there were no public submissions received during the exhibition and
submission period

b        adopt the draft code of meeting practice as amended

c        change the December 2022 Council Meeting date from 5 December 2022 to 12 December 2022 and extend the period of Leave of Absence for Councillor Georgie Davies from 5 December 2022 to 12 December 2022 (inclusive)

d        delegate authority to the Mayor to call an extraordinary meeting

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Davies

D Tout

D Hayes

M Henderson

R Foley

T Koschel

R Kendall

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-2          Proposed Planning Agreement 12 Blake Street, Wagga Wagga DA19/0125

Councillor R Foley declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 7.49pm.

22/237       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall  

That Council:

a       provide in principle support for the proposed Planning Agreement in relation to Blake Street and associated with DA19/0125

b       place the proposed Planning Agreement on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 9 August 2022 to 5 September 2022 and invite submissions until 19 September 2022

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

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed Planning Agreement; and

ii        recommending whether or not to enter into the proposed Planning Agreement

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout

 

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

A Parkins

 

 

Councillor R Foley re-entered the Chamber the time being 7.56pm.

 

RP-3          MOBILE FOOD VENDOR PERMITS

 

Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 7.56pm.

22/238       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins

That Council:

a       endorse the advertising of an expression of interest for an exclusive licence for the operation of a food van at the Tarcutta Truck Stop

b       receive a further report on the outcome of the expression of interest

c       place the draft ‘Mobile Food Vendor trading in public places’ Policy (POL 062) on public exhibition for a period of 28 days

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

i         addressing any submissions made with respect to the proposed ‘Mobile Food Vendor trading in public places’ Policy (POL 062)

ii        proposing adoption of the Policy 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

 

A Parkins

 

 

Councillor T Koschel re-entered the Chamber the time being 8.09pm.


 

 

RP-4          ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - YOUTH LED INITIATIVES

 

22/239       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       approve the successful applications for the Youth Led Initiatives category of the Annual Grants Program 22/23 as detailed in the report totalling $4,300

b       approve the budget transfers 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

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-5          ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

 

22/240       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council approve the successful applications for the Recreational Facilities category of the Annual Grants Program 2022/23 as detailed in the report totalling $30,000.

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

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-6          ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - EVENTS

 

22/241       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council approve the successful applications for the Events category of the Annual Grants Program 2022/23 as detailed in the report totalling $29,319.

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

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-7          ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - RURAL HALLS

 

22/242       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       approve the successful applications for the Rural Halls category of the Annual Grants Program 22/23 as detailed in the report totalling $23,572

b       approve the budget transfers 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

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-8          ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - ARTS, CULTURE AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

 

22/243       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council approve the successful applications for the Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Category of the Annual Grants Program 2022/23 as detailed in the report totalling $30,077.

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

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-9          ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - SMALL BUSINESS

 

22/244       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council approve the successful applications for the Small Business category of the Annual Grants Program 22/23 as detailed in the report totalling $28,353.

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

 

A Parkins

 

 


 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION – ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON

 

22/245       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel  

The Council elect Councillor D Hayes as the Chairperson for RP-10 ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS only.

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

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

RP-10        ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout declared at Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chair and the Chamber the time being 8.11pm.

Councillor D Hayes assumed the Chair the time being 8.11pm.

22/246       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and M Henderson

That Council approve the successful applications for the Community Programs and Projects Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $30,000.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Davies

 

D Hayes

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

A Parkins

 

 

Councillor D Hayes vacated the Chair the time being 8.14pm.

 

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout re-entered the Chamber and assumed the Chair the time being 8.14pm.

 

RP-11        ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - NEIGHBOURHOOD AND RURAL VILLAGES

 

22/247       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council approve the successful applications for the Neighbourhood and Rural Villages Category of the Annual Grants Program 2022/23 as detailed in the report totalling $24,480.

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

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-12        ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - LOCAL HERITAGE

 

22/248       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council approve the successful applications for the Local Heritage category of the Annual Grants Program 2022/23 as detailed in the report totalling $15,500.

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

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-13        ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2022/23 - NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

 

22/249       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council approve the successful applications for the Natural Environment category of the Annual Grants Program 2022/23 as detailed in the report totalling $9,192.

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

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-14        APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS

 

22/250       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council endorse the annual 2022/23 waste disposal subsidy for the total amount of $250.00 for Best Friends Pet Rescue.

 

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

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-15        MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) - WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL AND NSW POLICE

 

22/251       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and D Hayes

That Council:

a       endorse the attached revised Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Wagga Wagga City Council and the Riverina Police District

b       delegate authority to the Mayor to sign the MoU on behalf of Council

c       place the revised Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy (POL 058) on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 9 August to 5 September 2022 and invite public submission until 5 September 2022 on the revised Policy

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

i         addressing any submissions made with respect to the proposed endorse the revised Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy (POL 058)

ii        proposing adoption of the Policy 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

 

A Parkins

 

 


 

RP-16        2021/22 WORKS IN PROGRESS AND BUDGET REVOTES

 

22/252       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2021/22 capital and operating budget revotes into the 2022/23 financial year as presented in this report

b       note the 2021/22 capital and operating works in progress transfers into the 2022/23 financial year as presented in this 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

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-17        2022 Local Government NSW Annual Conference - Election of Delegates and Motions

 

A Motion was moved by Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes

 

That Council:

a       endorse the Mayor and three (3) Councillors to attend the Local Government NSW Annual Conference to be held in the Hunter Valley from Sunday, 23 October 2022 to Tuesday 25 October 2022

b       elect three (3) Councillor delegates referred to in (a) above to attend the Conference

c       endorse submitting motions to the conference as outlined in 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

 

A Parkins

 

 

PROCEDURL MOTION – RECOMMIT MOTION

 

A Motion was moved by Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes

 

That Council recommit the above Motion to include the appointment of an alternate Councillor to attend the Local Government NSW Annual Conference to be held in the Hunter Valley from Sunday, 23 October 2022 to Tuesday 25 October 2022.

 

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

 

A Parkins

 

22/253       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes

That Council:

a       endorse the Mayor and three (3) Councillors & one (1) alternate to attend the Local Government NSW Annual Conference to be held in the Hunter Valley from Sunday, 23 October 2022 to Tuesday 25 October 2022

b       elect three (3) Councillor delegates and one (1) alternate referred to in (a) above to attend the Conference

c       endorse submitting motions to the conference as outlined in 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

 

A Parkins

 

 

Councillor T Koschel nominated Councillor J McKinnon.

Councillor J McKinnon accepted the nomination.

 

Councillor A Parkins nominated Councillor R Kendall.

Councillor R Kendall accepted the nomination.

Councillor R Kendall nominated Councillor R Foley.

Councillor R Foley accepted the nomination.

 

Councillor D Hayes nominated Councillor A Parkins as an alternative representative.

Councillors A Parkins accepted the nomination.

 

Councillors J McKinnon, R Kendall and R Foley were duly appointed to represent Council at the 2022 LGNSW Annual Conference to be held the Hunter Valley from Sunday, 23 October 2022 to Tuesday 25 October 2022, with Councillor A Parkins appointed as the alternate Representative should one be required.

 

RP-18 ADOPTION OF CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.

 

 

RP-19        RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

22/254       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

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

 

A Parkins

 

 


 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

Councillor R Foley requested an update on the progress of the report back to Council on the Wagga Wagga Roads Notice of Motion and a timeframe on when the report will be received.

 

Acting General Manager, Mr S Gray advised, to expediate a response back to Councillors an update will be provided to Councillors out of session.

 

Councillor R Foley requested an update and communication with business owners on the traffic issue in Mortimer Place, specifically in relation to the drive through Coffee shop.

 

Acting General Manager, Mr S Gray advised that discussions are progressing, and a meeting is being coordinated with business owners in the area.

 

Councillor R Foley requested advice on Council’s contingencies, should there be significant rainfall event, taking into account current flooding of the Murrumbidgee River.

 

Councillor D Hayes requested further advice subsequent to the recent ABC report that stated Council is hopeful the new TfNSW Transport Plan will deliver more footpaths in the northern suburbs.

 

·      Can an explanation be provided in response to this report as he could not find any identified initiatives in the Plan stating that TfNSW that will deliver these footpaths?

·      If TfNSW are not, what is Council doing differently (other than what is already being done), now that  the TfNSW Transport Plan is released the Plan, who is funding the footpaths as outlined in the Plan, particularly given Council’s budget for footpaths?

Councillor D Hayes requested advice on if Council are considering installing air filters in council buildings to reduce COVID transmissions

 

Councillor M Henderson requested advice on potential natural disaster funding to repair and reinstate flood damage, in particular to cover damage relating to the recently opened Riverside precinct.

 

Chief Financial Officer, Mrs C Rodney advised that Council could provide a submission to the State Government to be declared a natural disaster and seek grant funding to recover costs of impairment or damages to Council owned assets across the local government area. However this will only apply if these costs are in excess of $340,000.

 

Councillor M Henderson requested an update on the Wagga Wagga Show Society’s submission for a rate rebate.

 

Chief Financial Officer, Mrs C Rodney advised that further information and financials have been received from the Wagga Wagga Show Society and that a future Councillor Workshop is being scheduled.

 

Councillor R Kendall requested further information in relation to a Planning Proposal for rezoning in Forest Hill, specifically the process for notification and request for submission from business owners in the area, given that the  Wagga City Aero Club have advised they have been excluded from the process. Can this be confirmed and what the rectification will take place if required.

 

Councillor T Koschel requested an update on the Wilks Park residents with the current flood event.

 

Acting General Manager, Mr S Gray advised that Council has been working with the relevant combat agencies. State Emergency Services (SES) as the lead combat agency, have provided a number of notifications including an evacuation order to people residing in the area, providing assistance in relocation to the showground and other areas. Council will continue working with all agencies to support this process and facilitate any action Council holds responsibility for.

 

Councillor T Koschel requested information on which agencies are responsible for enforcing evacuation orders.

 

Acting General Manager, Mr S Gray advised, that SES hold responsibility for issuing and enforcing evacuation orders as the lead combat agency. If people are not complying with evacuation orders, there are avenues with the NSW Police.

 

Councillor T Koschel requested information on how many staff were involved over the weekend on the flood event, acknowledging and thanking them on behalf of Council for their work.

 

Acting General Manager, Mr S Gray advised that approximately 20 staff may have been working over the weekend and will continue to undertake works such as checking gates and facilitating road and bridge closures.

 

 


 

Confidential MAYORAL MINUTE

 

CONFMM-1   CONFIDENTIAL MAYORAL MINUTE - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - 54-58 JOHNSTON STREET, WAGGA WAGGA

 

22/255       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a          delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a licence agreement with Eastern Riverina Arts Incorporated (or nominee) for an initial period of 12 months with an option to renew for a further period of 3 years for the amounts referred to in the Expression of Interest submission

b          authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents approve the budget variation/s 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

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

Confidential Reports

CONF-1    RFT2023-02 ROAD STABILISATION PRODUCTS SUPPLY

 

22/256       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       in accordance with Clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General Regulation) 2005, decline the tender received for the RFT2023-02 Road Stabilisation Products Supply

b       pursuant to clause 178(3)(a) of the Local Government (General Regulation) 2005, cancel the proposed contract

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

 

A Parkins

 

 

CONF-2    FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION – SPECIAL ACTIVATION PRECINCT

 

22/257       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       accept the funding contribution from the Regional Growth Development Corporation (RGDC) inclusive of funding detailed in this report

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a funding arrangement with RGDC for the financial contribution as detailed in this report

c       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to approve variation to contract RFT 2020/001 with Huon Contractors Pty Ltd (ABN: 33 094 145 409) in accordance with the scope and requirements approved by RGDC

d       authorise the General Manager to execute all necessary documents and the affixing of Council’s Common Seal as required

e       approve the budget variations as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report which is for the additional financial contribution from RGDC

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

 

A Parkins

 

 

CONF-3    BOMEN INDUSTRIAL LAND SALE - PART LOT 22 DP 1120176

 

22/258       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council:

a       accept the tender submitted by Jamoro Pty Ltd ACN 607 636 993 to purchase land at Dorset Drive, Wagga Wagga, being proposed Lot 100 in subdivision of Lot 22 DP 1120176

b       authorise the General Manager or delegate to complete and execute the Contract for sale of the proposed Lot 100 in subdivision of Lot 22 DP 1120176 on behalf of Council

c       authorise the General Manager or delegate to complete and execute any necessary documents to complete the sale, including but not limited to the registration of the plan of subdivision and any necessary easements for services.

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

e       approve the budget variation/s 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

 

A Parkins

 

 


 

 

CONF-4    COMPLETION OF CONTRACT AND OFFER TO STATE GOVERNMENT - 4 TRAHAIRS ROAD BOMEN

 

22/259       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That in relation to the land known as 4 Trahairs Road Bomen being Lot 5 in DP 1229343, Lot 14 in DP 1229343, Lot 12 in DP 1223041, Council:

a       make an offer to the NSW Government for that Government to purchase the land at the purchase price and terms noted in the body of the report

b       if the Government agree to purchase the land, apply the proceeds of sale to:

i         Completing the contract pursuant to which Council purchased the land; and

ii        Repaying the costs incurred in the acquisition of the land and holding the land

c       authorise the affixing of the Council Seal to the land sale documents such as the Transfer and Discharge of Mortgage 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

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8.43pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYO R