Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 13 October 2022.

 

 

PRESENT

The Mayor Councillor Dallas Tout      

Councillor Jenny McKinnon                

Councillor Rod Kendall (arrived at 9.04am)

Jenny Rolfe                                            

Ros Prangnell                                       

Tim Kurylowicz                                      

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

Peter Thompson                                    General Manager

Steve Manwaring                                   Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Phil McMurray                                        Director Strategy & Projects

Janice Summerhayes                           Director Community Service

Scott Gray                                               Chief Operating Officer (9.33am)

Carlee Hood                                           Strategic Sustainability Advisor

Andrew Mason                                       Project Manager

Sam Robins                                            Senior Town Planner

Kori West                                                 Corporate Governance Officer

Katie Evely                                              Executive Assistant (Minute Taker)

 

The meeting of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee commenced at 9.00am.

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

An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Patricia Murray, State Emergency Services delegates Barry Griffiths & Craig Ronan, Frank Goodyear and Silas Darby on the Motion of Councillor Jenny McKinnon and Tim Kurylowicz


 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 7 JULY 2022

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of J McKinnon and J Rolfe

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 7 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

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

 

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor J McKinnon declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary interest in relation to RP-1 PROJECT UPDATE 2022 as she is a member of Wagga Urban Landcare Group and remained in the meeting 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.

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          PROJECT UPDATE 2022

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and T Kurylowicz

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee review and accept the following report on project status from staff including:

a       North Wagga Flood Mitigation Options recommencement of original study

b       Final Report from the consultant Stantec, regarding the Wagga Wagga Flood Warning System

c       Implementation Status Paper from staff regarding the remaining projects and recommendations

d       Other grant opportunities

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

T Kurylowicz

 

 

 

RP-2          PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT OF CO-OPTED MEMBERS

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee:

a       receive and note the report of appointment of co-opted members

b       recommend to Council to proceed to expressions of interest for co-opted members to assist with the engagement and education of residents within the broader North Wagga Floodplain community and Council's consultant in respect to the Flood Mitigation Option Feasibility Study for North Wagga and Floodplain Residents

c       recommend to Council a maximum of two co-opted members who reside within the North Wagga levee system and a maximum of two co-opted members who reside within the wider floodplain area

d       recommend to Council that the term of appointment of co-opted members end upon the adoption of the Feasibility Study or end of the current Council term, whichever comes first

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

 


 

 

RP-3          QUESTION WITH NOTICE - LAND USE PLANNING, ZONING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR FLOOD RELATED EVACUATION AND RECOVERY MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and T Kurylowicz

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note the report. Request that a further report be presented to a future Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee meeting when the NSW State Emergency Service representatives are in attendance.

 CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

 

CONF-1     GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

 

Recommendation:

                        On the Motion of Councillor J McKinnon and R Prangnell

That the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee receive and note identified grant funded opportunities.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

J Rolfe

 

R Prangnell

 

T Kurylowicz

 

 


 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

The following Questions were received with notice:

 

QWN-1 - Tim Kurylowicz advised Council staff that there are some errors on the Flood Page on the website advising there are links which go to the wrong areas.

 

QWN 2 - Jenny Rolfe requested we add a FAQ on the page which answers frequently asked questions such as Malley Creek and Flowerdale reserve.

 

QWN-3 - Ros Prangnell advised of a letter that has been sent to council which does not yet have a response about the Glenfield culvert.

 

 

 

 

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 10.45am.