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
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Community (Ms J Summerhayes)
Director Infrastructure Services (Mr W Faulkner)
Director Regional Activation (Mr J Sidgwick)
Chief Financial Officer (Mrs C Rodney)
Executive Director People & Culture (Mrs F Piltz)
Manager Governance and Risk (Ms I Hensley)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Manager Development Assessment & Building
Certification (Mr P O’Brien)
Property Coordinator (Mr M Dombrovski)
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) (Mr B Creighton)
Social Planning Coordinator (Ms S Lehman)
Aboriginal Community Development Officer (Mr B Higgins)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mrs M Schoonmaker)
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.
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.
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.
APOLOGIES
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes That Council grant leave of absence to Councillor J McKinnon for 21 November 2022. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 7 November 2022 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
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Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 Mobile Food Vendor trading in public places Policy (POL 062) the reason being that he has direct family members that own and operate food businesses and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-7 POL 075 - Investment Policy the reason being that he works for a financial institution and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-8 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2022 the reason being that he works for a financial institution and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor R Foley declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF MOTION - WAGGA WAGGA ROADS the reason being that he has had communications with a supplier and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-6 ASSIGNMENT OF AIRPORT HANGAR SUB-LEASE - HANGAR SITES 225, 227 & 301, WAGGA WAGGA AIRPORT the reason being that she has a family member who owns an airport hanger and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
RP-1 Review of determination of development consent DA21/0839 - Self Storage Units - 43 Guttler Street, Uranquinty
· Deborah Bewick – Speaking in favour of the recommendation
· Paul Mulholland – Speaking against the recommendation
RP-5 DRAFT INNOVATE RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2022-2024
· Aunty Cheryl Penrith – Speaking in favour the recommendation
· Alicia Green - Speaking in favour of the recommendation
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Reports from Staff
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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Following the vote, the FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT lapsed.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a place the draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2022 - 2024 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 23 November 2022 to 21 December 2022 and invite public submissions on the draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2022- 2024 b receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2022- 2024 ii proposing adoption of the draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2022- 2024 unless there are any recommended amendment deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period |
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mAYORAL MINUTE
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RP-1 REVIEW OF DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT CONSENT DA21/0839, SELF-STORAGE UNITS, 43 GUTTLER STREET, URANQUINTY was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
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Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:59pm.
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Councillor R Foley declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:00pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a receive and note the information provided in the report b undertake a series of workshops leading up to the 2023/24 budget workshops to develop funding strategies to close the maintenance and renewal gap as well as the backlog works for roads infrastructure c authorise the General Manager to immediately call for an Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitable contractors to undertake a variety of emergency road repairs d commence a select tender process of specialised road repair equipment with a view to the purchase of equipment that will assist in undertaking small road repairs in an efficient and more permanent manner as compared to traditional manual ‘pot-hole’ repairs |
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Councillor R Foley re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:43pm.
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RP-4 Response to Notice of Motion - Veteran's Employment at Wagga Wagga City Council |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins That Council receive and note the report. |
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RP-5 - DRAFT INNOVATE RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2022-2024 was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a receive the Audited Financial Statements, together with the Auditor’s Reports on the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 b receive a further report if any public submissions are received |
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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 POL 075 – Investment Policy b adopt the draft POL 075 – Investment Policy |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a approve the proposed 2022/23 budget variations for the month ended 31 October 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 c note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (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 October 2022 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide an additional $14,642 in financial assistance to the School of Arts Community Theatre (SoACT) b note the one-off NSW Performing Arts COVID recovery support grant that the Civic Theatre has received which is being utilised to fund this financial assistance request |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a authorise the General Manager or delegate to negotiate entry into a Community Licence Agreement with Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga Incorporated over land located at Shaw Street, Wagga Wagga (being Lot A in Deposited Plan 357110 and Lot 2 in Deposited Plan 229422) b authorise the General Manager or delegate to complete and execute any necessary documentation on behalf of Council c authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all documents relating to this matter as required |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council receive and note the following registers: a Active Resolutions as at 16 November 2022 b Active Notice of Motions as at 16 November 2022 c Resolutions including Notice of Motions completed from 13 September 2022 to 16 November 2022 |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council receive and note the report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8:17pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes That Council pursuant to Section 333 of the Local Government Act endorse retaining the current organisation structure. |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a accept the tender of Complete Fire, Electrical & Security Pty Ltd (ABN: 56 167 435 565) for the Provision of Security Services at the Schedule of Rates within their tender bid b authorise the General Manager or delegate to enter a Contract with Complete Fire, Electrical & Security Pty Ltd (ABN: 56 167 435 565) for the Provision of Security Services at the Schedule of Rates within their tender bid c authorise the General Manager or delegate to extend the Contract as set out in the Contract documents d authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required e approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a authorise the General Manager or delegate to negotiate to enter into licence agreement with EEMJ Pty Ltd ACN 661 885 810 for the operation of the Riverside food van and the exclusive right to provide food and beverage services within the Riverside precinct in accordance with the terms set out in this report for a period of three (3) years b authorise the General Manager or delegate to complete and execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council c authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to any relevant documents as required. d approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 8:34pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8:38pm.
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MAYOR