The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Michael Henderson
Councillor Richard Foley
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Jenny McKinnon
Councillor Amelia Parkins
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Community (Ms J Summerhayes)
Director Strategy and Projects (Mr P McMurray)
Director Regional Activation (Mr J Sidgwick)
Chief Financial Officer (Mrs C Rodney)
Chief Operating Officer (Mr S Gray)
Executive Director - People & Culture (Mrs F Piltz)
Manager Development Assessment & Building
Certification (Mr P O’Brien)
Project Officer - Activation Precinct (Mrs A Crossley)
Property Coordinator (Mr M Dombrovski)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mrs M Schoonmaker)
Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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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.
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
An apology for non-attendance for Director Infrastructure Services, Mr W Faulkner was received and accepted on the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Council noted that Leave of Absence was granted by Council at its meeting on 13 February 2023 to Councillor Tim Koschel for 27 February 2023.
Confirmation of Minutes
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Kendall That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 13 February 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA22/0346 - Service Station, 232-236 Hammond Avenue, East Wagga Wagga, the reason being that he has an interest in the property and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 RIFL/SAP Agency Appointment - update report following additional information request, the reason being that one of the agents that tendered are currently the acting agent for a related entity and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA22/0346 - Service Station, 232-236 Hammond Avenue, East Wagga Wagga the reason being that a member of her family is a part owner in the land being considered and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor A Parkins declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 NSW Stronger Country Communities Round 5 Successful Funding, the reason being that her employer is named in the report and vacated 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, the reason being that he has undertaken works for the proponent and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Chief Financial Officer, Mrs C Rodney declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 RIFL/SAP Agency Appointment - update report following additional information request, the reason being her husband’s family business has business dealings with one of the tenderers listed for consideration and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillors R Kendall and G Davies declared Pecuniary Interests in RP-1 DA22/0346 - Service Station, 232-236 Hammond Avenue, East Wagga Wagga and vacated the chamber the time being 6.06pm.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
RP-1 DA22/0346 - Service Station, 232-236 Hammond Avenue, East Wagga Wagga
· Jessica Lauretti - Speaking in favour the recommendation
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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Councillors R Kendall and G Davies re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:17pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor R Foley re-entered the chamber the time being 6:25pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes That Council: a in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the following organisations: i Department of Planning and Environment for $6,619 ii Cricket NSW Baggy Blues Charity Cricket Match for $626.00 b note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2022/23 financial year |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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RP-4 NSW STRONGER COUNTRY COMMUNITIES ROUND 5 SUCCESSFUL FUNDING |
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Councillor A Parkins declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber the time being 6:26pm. Mr S Gray declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber the time being 6:26pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and J McKinnon That Council: a accept the funding offer of $1,571,466 from Department of Regional NSW for the Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF) Round 5 Funding b approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor A Parkins re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:28pm.
Mr S Gray re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:28pm.
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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 January 2023 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 of 31 January 2023 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 e accept the grant funding offers as presented in this report |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes That Council receive and note the following registers: a Active Resolutions as at 21 February 2023 b Active Notice of Motions as at 21 February 2023 c Resolutions including Notice of Motions completed from 24 January 2023 to 21 February 2023 |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and J McKinnon That Council receive and note the report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes That Council: a receive the minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 December 2022 b approve the installation of regulatory traffic facilities on Byrnes Road, Bomen for Development Application Number 13/0219.02 as detailed on MJM Project Number 120341 Sheet C7 Issue E dated August 2022 c approve the installation of regulatory signs and road markings on Mortimer Place and Chaston Street, as detailed on Council Plan Registration Number C2164 Sheet Number 003 Issue 3 dated 24 August 2022 d approve the installation of signs, road markings and traffic management facilities on Old Narrandera Road and Pine Gully Road as detailed on Council Plan Registration Number C2078 Sheet Number 15-16 Issue 4 dated 13 January 2022 e approve the installation of a length of NO PARKING zone, five metres either side of the driveway situated a 1 Wentworth Street, East Wagga utilising R540 series signs f approve the installation of a NO PARKING 7am-5pm SCHOOL DAYS zone on the Bourke Street Service Road, adjacent to and opposite the northern access driveway to Mount Austin Public School utilising R5-40 signs g approve the installation of 20 metres of BUS ZONE using R5-20 signs on the eastern side of Boorooma Street just north of Messenger Avenue h approve the installation of refuge islands and regulatory devices associated with the Active Travel Project as detailed on Council Plan Registration Numbers C2116 issue C, sheet 3 and C2120 issue A, sheet 8 i approve the installation of a length of NO STOPPING and other prescribed traffic control devices on Hammond Avenue in compliance with the determination of development consent for DA 22/0121 and Eclipse Consulting Engineers Drawing Numbers C303-P10 and C304-P10 dated Jan 2022 j note the schedule of meeting dates for the next 12 months as outlined in the report |
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and M Henderson That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 6.40pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:49pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and D Hayes That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 6.46pm |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.47pm.
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MAYOR