Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 16 March 2023.

PRESENT

Councillor Jenny McKinnon                

Councillor Rod Kendall                        

Jenny Rolfe                                            

Ros Prangnell                                       

Patricia Murray                                      

Tim Kurylowicz                                      

IN ATTENDANCE

Peter Thompson                                    General Manager

Barry Griffiths                                         State Emergency Service (SES)

Steve Manwaring                                   Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Brian Mahony                                         Co-opted Community Member (Uranquinty)

Phil McMurray                                         Director Strategy and Projects

Janice Summerhayes                           Director Community Service

Frank Goodyear                                     Senior Traffic Officer (9.00am)

Andrew Mason                                       Project Manager

Kori West                                                 Corporate Governance Officer (Minute Taker)

The meeting of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee commenced at 8.32am.

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 the Mayor, Councillor D Tout.

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES - 2 FEBRUARY 2023

Recommendation:

On the Motion of Councillor R Kendall and P Murray

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 2 February 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record noting that the recommendations contained in the minutes of that meeting are being considered by Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 30 January 2023.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
R Kendall
J McKinnon
J Rolfe
R Prangnell
T Kurylowicz
P Murray

Declarations Of Interest

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

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Recommendation:

On the Motion of R Prangnell and R Kendall

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

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

b       Reconnecting River Country Flood Data

c       DPE 2023-24 Floodplain Management Program noting the closing date of 17 April 2023

d       Apply for a grant to incorporate DPE Reconnecting River Country data  into our existing flood model (option 11 EWS project)

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
R Kendall
J McKinnon
J Rolfe
R Prangnell
T Kurylowicz
P Murray

Andrew Morris, Senior Civil & Water Resource Engineer from Royal Haskonning DHV, entered the meeting the time being 9.05am. Andrew presented an introductory presentation about the Uranquinty Levee Upgrade – Investigation and Design project, for which they are the engaged by Council to undertake.

Andrew Morris vacated the meeting the time being 9.20am.

Brian Mahony vacated the meeting the time being 9.24am.

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

No Questions with Notice were received.

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 9.47am.