Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 22 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 (via remote attendance)

Councillor Jenny McKinnon

Councillor Amelia Parkins

In Attendance

General Manager                                                                    (Mr P Thompson)

Director Community                                                               (Ms J Summerhayes)

Director Infrastructure Services                                            (Mr W Faulkner)

Director Strategy and Projects                                              (Mr P McMurray)

Director Regional Activation                                                 (Mr J Sidgwick)

Associate Director Projects                                                    (Mr S Darby)

Chief Financial Officer                                                           (Mrs C Rodney)

Chief Operating Officer                                                          (Mr S Gray)

Manager Commercial Businesses                                       (Mr R Graham)

Manager Community Services                                             (Ms M Scully)

Senior Strategic Planner                                                       (Mrs C Atkinson)

Social Planning Coordinator                                                 (Mrs S Lehman)

Cultural Officer                                                                        (Mrs L Reynolds)

Property Coordinator                                                              (Mr M Dombrovski)

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

Temporary Parks & Recreation Support Officer                (Ms K Hofert)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Ms C Jones)

Governance Officer                                                                (Ms K West)

NOTICE TO MEETING

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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.

REFLECTION

Councillors, let us in silence reflect upon our responsibilities to the community which we represent, and to all future generations and faithfully, and impartially, carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in us, to the best of our skill and judgement.

Condolence and sympathy – Robert (bob) OSBorne

The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout extended condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of the late Mr Robert (Bob) Osborne and recognised his significant contribution to the City during his time as a Councillor from 1980 to 1995.

APOLOGIES

No apologies were received.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

22/              RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins

That Council grant Leave of Absence to the Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout for the period 3 September 2022 to 25 September 2022 inclusive and Councillor Rod Kendall for 5 September 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
J McKinnon
A Parkins

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 8 AUGUST 2022

22/260       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Kendall

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 8 August 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
A Parkins

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor D Hayes declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 PROPOSED RENEWAL OF LEASES - 36-40 GURWOOD STREET, WAGGA WAGGA the reason being that his workplace and the tenant have a financial relationship and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 PLANNING PROPOSAL (LEP21/0005) 77 GURWOOD STREET - ADDITIONAL PERMITTED USE the reason being he has an interest in a substantial nearby commercial property and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010 the reason being he has an interest in several properties affected by these changes and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor M Henderson declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 CONF-1 RFT2023-07 CONCRETE WORKS AT THE LIVESTOCK MARKETING CENTRE SHEEP YARDS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT the reason being that his business conducts works for one of the tenderers and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-12 MORTIMER PLACE PETITION the reason being that subject of the petition, relates to a business which is a competitor to his families business and vacated in the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-14 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 JULY 2022 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 JULY 2022 the reason being that his employer is named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor A Parkins declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-14 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 JULY 2022 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 JULY 2022 the reason being that her employer is named in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

22/261       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall 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, RP-6, RP-9, RP-10, RP-15, RP-16, M-1 and M-2 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
A Parkins

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

RP-1     Final Peer Review of the 2018 Wagga Wagga Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan

· Michael Friend - Speaking in against the Report 

· Fiona Ziff - Speaking in against the Report 

RP-4     PLANNING PROPOSAL (LEP21/0006) 7066 HOLBROOK ROAD, ROWAN - AMENDMENT TO LAND ZONING, MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND URBAN RELEASE AREA PROVISIONS OF THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010

· Lisa Vidler - Speaking against the Report – via Zoom

· Paul Thompson – Speaking in favour of the Report

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

22/262       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and J McKinnon

That Council bring forward consideration of RP-1 Final Peer Review of the 2018 Wagga Wagga Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan and RP-4 PLANNING PROPOSAL (LEP21/0006) 7066 HOLBROOK ROAD, ROWAN - AMENDMENT TO LAND ZONING, MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND URBAN RELEASE AREA PROVISIONS OF THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 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
A Parkins

RP-1          Final Peer Review of the 2018 Wagga Wagga Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan

22/263       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins

That Council:

a       accept the final Peer Review of the 2018 Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMS&P)

b       note the outcome of the final Peer Review shows there were no findings which would materially change the outcomes of the 2018 FRMS&P 

c       endorse the inclusion of the final Peer Review as an addendum to the 2018 FRMS&P

d       recommence the Feasibility Study for Flood Mitigation Options for North Wagga and Surrounding Floodplain Area as it was previously constituted, incorporating a thorough communication and consultation process

e       note the recommendation in M-1 regarding the establishment of process for appointment, terms of membership and termination for co-opted members of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout	T Koschel
G Davies
D Hayes
M Henderson
R Foley
R Kendall
J McKinnon
A Parkins

RP-4          Planning Proposal (LEP21/0006) 7066 Holbrook Road, Rowan - Amendment to land zoning, minimum lot size and urban release area provisions of the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

22/264       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and J McKinnon

That Council:

a       provide in principle support for planning proposal LEP21/0006 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 land zoning, minimum lot size and urban release area provisions

b       prepare an addendum to the application to address statutory requirements and site-specific matters

c       request the proponent prepare and submit a biodiversity development assessment report, which includes offsets and impacts on future public land

d       prepare an amendment to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan that covers LEP21/0001 and LEP21/0006 to demonstrate high-level structure planning and incorporate site-specific controls

e       continue preparations of a contribution framework to fund identified infrastructure upgrades for the Southern Growth Area

f        require a further report to be prepared seeking endorsement to submit the planning proposal for Gateway Determination once the information identified in (b) above is received and items (c) and (d) are completed

g       prepare a high-level structure plan for the remaining growth area and infill corridor to coordinate development outcomes across both urban releases

h       not consider any planning proposals within this area until this structure planning is complete

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
A Parkins

MAYORAL MINUTE

MM-1          MAYORAL MINUTE - 2022 LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW ANNUAL CONFERENCE - MOTIONS

22/265       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of the Mayor, Councillor D Tout

That Council :

a        endorse submitting motions to the conference as outlined in the report

b        alter the proposed Motion “Review - Rights for tenants” as follows:

That LGNSW advocates to the NSW Government and opposition to review and improve rights for tenants with the view to best serve both tenants and landlords.

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
A Parkins

Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

NOM-1      NOTICE OF MOTION – ROADSIDE VERGE GARDENS

22/266       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and G Davies

That Council receive a report detailing:

a relevant information specific to this concept already in operation in several other LGA’s across Australia

b options for allowing community members to develop and construct roadside verge gardens

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
A Parkins

Reports from Staff

RP-1 - Final Peer Review of the 2018 Wagga Wagga Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan was moved forward to follow the Public Discussion Session.

RP-2          Planning Proposal (LEP21/0004) Cleek Street, Currawarana - Amendment to Minimum Lot Size of the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

22/267       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       note the results of the public exhibition for planning proposal LEP21/0004

b       adopt planning proposal LEP21/0004 to amend the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010; and

c       gazette the plan and notify landowners, submitters and the NSW Department of Planning and Environment of the decision

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
A Parkins

RP-3          PLANNING PROPOSAL (LEP21/0005) 77 GURWOOD STREET - ADDITIONAL PERMITTED USE

Councillor R Kendall declared and Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 7.24pm.

22/268       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Foley

That Council:

a       note the results of the public exhibition for planning proposal LEP21/0005

b       adopt planning proposal LEP21/0005 (as exhibited) to amend Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010

c       gazette the plan and notify landowners and NSW Department of Planning and Environment of the decision

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
A Parkins

RP-4 - Planning Proposal (LEP21/0006) 7066 Holbrook Road, Rowan - Amendment to land zoning, minimum lot size and urban release area provisions of the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 was moved forward to follow the Public Discussion Session.

RP-5          Administrative Changes to Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010

Councillor R Kendall declared and Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 7.24pm.

22/269       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins

That Council:

a       support the administrative amendments to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010

b       endorse the amendments as administrative only, not requiring public exhibition

c       adopt the proposed changes to Section 10, Business Development to be effective from 14 days of the changes are notified

d       adopt the repeal of Section 13, Bomen Urban Release Area to be effective upon commencement of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Precincts – Regional) 2021, Schedule 1A Wagga Wagga Activation Precinct and 14 days from when the changes are notified

e       adopt the changes to Environmental Zones references throughout the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010 and notify the amendments to be effective 14 days from the notice being provided

f        adopt the changes to references to employment zones upon commencement of the Employment Zone reforms and notify the amendments to be effective 14 days from the notice being provided

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
A Parkins

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the Chamber the time being 7.25pm.

RP-6          Update to Fees and Charges to reflect amended Planning Proposal Guidelines

22/270       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       place the following new fees and charges on public exhibition for a period from 23 August 2022 to 20 September 2022 (28 days):

Item No.	Fee Name	Pricing Policy ID	Year 21/22 Fee	Fee	Year 22/23 GST	Total Fee	GST	Basis
Basic LEP Application
NEW	Scoping Proposal	E	NEW	$5,000	$0.00	$5,000	N	Each
NEW	Preparation/processing of planning proposal	E	NEW	$5,000	$0.00	$5,000	N	Each
NEW	Requires DCP amendment	E	NEW	$2,500	$0.00	$2,500	N	Each
Standard LEP Application
NEW	Scoping Proposal	E	NEW	$5,000	$0.00	$5,000	N	Each
0878	Lodgement	E	$8,000	$5,200	$0.00	$5,200	N	Each
0879	Preparation/processing of planning proposal	E	$8,000	$6,200	$0.00	$6,200	N	Each
0880	Requires DCP amendment	E	$8,000	$8,200	$0.00	$8,200	N	Each
Complex LEP Application
NEW	Scoping Proposal	E	NEW	$5,000	$0.00	$5,000	N	Each
0881	Lodgement	E	$23,000	$20,575	$0.00	$20,575	N	Each
0882	Preparation/processing of planning proposal	E	$23,000	$21,575	$0.00	$21,575	N	Each
0883	Requires DCP amendment	E	$23,000	$23,575	$0.00	$23,575	N	Each

b       invite public submissions on the proposed new fees and charges until 20 September 2022.

c       receive a further report following the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed new fees

ii        proposing adoption of the new fees and charges unless there are any recommended amendments that will require 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
A Parkins

RP-7          RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - SHADE SAILS OVER PLAYGROUNDS

A Motion was moved by Councillors G Davies and M Henderson

That Council:

a note the results of the playground shade protection audit

b endorse the planting of 4 advanced trees at each playground within the Local Government Area

c set as a benchmark a minimum of 40% of the playground area shaded at each playground in the Local Government Area

d endorse staff applying for grant funding to install shade sails at an additional 26 playgrounds

e allocate funding each financial year for the installation of two shade sails per year over Local Major, Suburban or Regional playgrounds which do not have 40% shade coverage

f approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implication section of the report, with an additional allocation of $71,328 in the 2022/23 financial year for the installation of two shade sails

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins

That Council:

a note the results of the playground shade protection audit

b endorse the planting of 4 advanced trees at each playground within the Local Government Area

c set as a benchmark a minimum of 40% of the playground area shaded at each playground in the Local Government Area

d endorse staff applying for grant funding to install shade infrastructure at an additional 26 playgrounds

e approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implication section of the report

Councillor R Kendall signalled a FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT to the Mayor.

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was LOST.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the Amendment	Against the Amendment
D Tout	G Davies
D Hayes	M Henderson
A Parkins	R Foley
	R Kendall
	T Koschel
	J McKinnon

An AMENDMENT was moved of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes 

That Council:

a note the results of the playground shade protection audit

b endorse the planting of 4 advanced trees at each playground within the Local Government Area

c set as a benchmark a minimum of 40% of the playground area shaded at each playground in the Local Government Area

d endorse staff applying for grant funding to install shade infrastructure at an additional 26 playgrounds

e allocate funding for the next six (6) financial years inclusive of 22/23 financial year for the installation of two shade sails per year over Local Major, Suburban or Regional playgrounds which do not have 40% shade coverage

f approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implication section of the report, with an additional allocation of $71,328 in the 2022/23 financial year for the installation of two shade sail and confirm the funding source in the Finance Report at the 19 September 2022 Council Meeting

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was CARRIED and became the Motion.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the Amendment	Against the Amendment
D Tout	T Koschel
G Davies
D Hayes
M Henderson
R Foley
R Kendall
J McKinnon
A Parkins

22/271       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes 

That Council:

a note the results of the playground shade protection audit

b endorse the planting of 4 advanced trees at each playground within the Local Government Area

c set as a benchmark a minimum of 40% of the playground area shaded at each playground in the Local Government Area

d endorse staff applying for grant funding to install shade infrastructure at an additional 26 playgrounds

e allocate funding for the next six (6) financial years inclusive of 22/23 financial year for the installation of two shade sails per year over Local Major, Suburban or Regional playgrounds which do not have 40% shade coverage

f approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implication section of the report, with an additional allocation of $71,328 in the 2022/23 financial year for the installation of two shade sail and confirm the funding source in the Finance Report at the 19 September 2022 Council Meeting

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
A Parkins

RP-8          RESUABLE CLOTH NAPPY AND MENSTRUAL PRODUCT REBATE TRIAL

22/272       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a continue the Nappy and Menstrual product rebate scheme trial for the 2022/23 and 2023/24 financial year from 1 Sept 2022 to 30 June 2024

b undertake promotion via website, council news and social media

c offer a rebate of 50% of the purchase price of up to a maximum rebate of $100 per child for Nappies

d offer a rebate of 50% of the purchase price of up to a maximum rebate of $50 per person for Menstrual products

e that the rebate only be applied within the existing budget on a first in basis

f begin a review of the program in February 2024 for the purposes of council continuing, changing or ending the trial by the end of June 2024

g approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report with the addition of $30,000 from the Waste Management Reserve for the 2023/24 year

h receive a further report to extend the trial to include reusable incontinence underwear

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
A Parkins

RP-9          Revised Public Art Plan 2022-2026

22/273       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       receive and note the submissions received during the exhibition period

b       adopt the revised Public Art Plan 2022-2026 with the recommended changes as detailed 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
J McKinnon
A Parkins

RP-10        Revised Community Safety Action Plan 2022 - 2026

22/274       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       note that there were no public submissions received during the exhibition period for Community Safety Action Plan 2022 - 2026

b        adopt the Community Safety Action Plan 2022 - 2026

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
A Parkins

RP-11        REVISED ALL ABILITIES INCLUSION ACTION PLAN 2022 - 2026

22/275       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       note that there were no public submissions received during the exhibition period for the draft All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022 – 2026

b       adopt the All Abilities Inclusion Action Plan 2022 - 2026

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
A Parkins

RP-12        MORTIMER PLACE PETITION

Councillor T Koschel declared and Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 8.25pm.

22/276       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and D Hayes

That Council:

a       receive and note the petition

b       refer the matter to a Councillor Workshop in September to consider the issue 

c       receive a further report at its Ordinary Meeting on 7 November 2022 for determination

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
J McKinnon
A Parkins

Councillor T Koschel re-entered the Chamber the time being 8.29pm.

RP-13        CHILDREN'S CROSSING - WILLIAM STREET NORTH WAGGA WAGGA

22/277       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and J McKinnon

That Council:

a       receive the report

b       not upgrade the children crossing in William Street adjacent to the North Wagga Public School to a pedestrian (zebra) crossing at this stage

c       note that Transport for NSW has developed a draft document titled “Pedestrian crossings - A best practice guideline for local governments” to provide guidance for Local Governments who choose to develop their own pedestrian crossing policy

d       receive a further report for a Pedestrian Crossings Policy following the finalisation of the draft Transport for NSW ‘Pedestrian crossings - A best practice guideline for local governments’ document

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
A Parkins

RP-14        FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 JULY 2022

Councillor A Parkins declared and Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber, the time being 8:33pm.

22/278       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2022/23 budget variations for the month ended 31 July 2022 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report

b       approve the proposed budget variations to the 2022/23 Long Term Financial Plan Capital Works Program including future year timing adjustments and new projects

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 July 2022 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

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

Councillor A Parkins re-entered the Chamber the time being 8.37pm.

RP-15        RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS REGISTERS

22/279       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council receive and note the following registers:

a       Active Resolutions as at 16 August 2022

b       Active Notice of Motions as at 16 August 2022

c       Resolutions including Notice of Motions completed from 20 June 2022 to 16 August 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
J McKinnon
A Parkins

RP-16        RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

22/280       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

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
A Parkins

RP-17        QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

22/281       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

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
A Parkins

Committee Minutes

M-1            FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MEETING 7 JULY 2022

22/282       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       receive the minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7 July 2022

b       receive a further report on the process of appointment, terms of membership and termination for co-opted members

c       note separate report (RP-1) on the Peer Review of the 2018 Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMSP)

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
A Parkins

M-2            LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING - 27 JULY 2022

22/283       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       receive the minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 27 July 2022

b       install STOP signs and associated STOP lines utilising R1-1 series signs on

i.   The southern end of Bardo Lane at the intersection of Morgan Street facing southbound traffic and prior to the footpath

ii.  The northern end of Bardo Lane at the intersection of Forsyth Street facing northbound traffic and prior to the footpath

c        note the Traffic Committees advice not to approve changes to the Children’s Crossing located on William Street, North Wagga Wagga that would involve the installation of a Pedestrian Crossing

d       install two (2) Mobility Parking Spaces on southern kerb of Johnston Street, east of the intersection of Church Street as per the attached diagram

e       endorse Transport for NSW’s installation of regulatory signs and lines at the intersection of Murray Street and Edward Street as per Transport for NSW plans DS2019/001186 Sheets RF-0720 to RF0722 dated 7 June 2022 noting the installation is in accordance with the Transport for NSW delineation manual, the Transport for NSW Guide to Signposting and the Australian Standard 1742 sweet of manuals for uniform traffic control

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
A Parkins

closed COUNCIL

22/284       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Foley

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8.39pm.

CARRIED

AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.

Confidential Reports

CONF-1    RFT2023-07 CONCRETE WORKS AT THE LIVESTOCK MARKETING CENTRE SHEEP YARDS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT

Councillor M Henderson declared and Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 8.40pm.

22/285       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes

That Council:

a       accept the Tender offer of Excell Gray Bruni Pty Ltd (ABN: 32 007 387 546) for the Concrete Works at the Livestock Marketing Centre Sheep Yards for the lump sum amount of $1,943,000.00 excluding GST

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter a Contract with Excell Gray Bruni Pty Ltd (ABN: 32 007 387 546) for the Concrete Works at the Livestock Marketing Centre Sheep Yards for the lump sum amount of $1,943,000.00 excluding GST

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

d       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
R Foley
R Kendall
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins

Councillor M Henderson re-entered the Chamber the time being 8.40pm.

CONF-2    PROPOSED RENEWAL OF LEASES - 36-40 GURWOOD STREET, WAGGA WAGGA

Councillor D Hayes declared and Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber the time being 8.41pm.

22/286       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and A Parkins

That Council:

a       authorise the General Manager or delegate to negotiate entry into a Lease with Relationships Australia in accordance with the terms set out in this report

b       authorise the General Manager or delegate to negotiate entry into a Lease with Mission Australia in accordance with the terms set out in this report

c       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
M Henderson
R Foley
R Kendall
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins

Councillor D Hayes re-entered the Chamber the time being 8.42pm.

Reversion to open COUNCIL

Recommendation

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 8.58pm.

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9.00pm.

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                                                                                                      MAYOR