Minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee held on Thursday 27 April 2023.

PRESENT

The Mayor Councillor Dallas Tout      

Councillor Richard Foley                     

Jenny Rolfe                                            

Ros Prangnell                                       

Patricia Murray                                      

Tim Kurylowicz                                      

IN ATTENDANCE

Peter Thompson                                    General Manager

Barry Griffiths                                         State Emergency Service (SES)

Craig Ronan                                           State Emergency Service (SES)

Steve Manwaring                                   Department Planning, Industry & Environment

Karen Murray                                          North Wagga Co-opted Member (via zoom)

Phil McMurray                                        Director Strategy and Projects

Janice Summerhayes                           Director Community Service

Scott Gray                                               Chief Operating Officer

Mark Gardiner                                        Manager Environment & Regulatory Service

Sam Robins                                            Senior Town Planner

Andrew Mason                                       Project Manager

Frank Goodyear                                      Senior Traffic Officer

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

Apologies for non-attendance were received and accepted for Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon & Mr M Friend the Motion of Patricia Murray and Ros Prangnell

Confirmation of Minutes

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

Recommendation:

On the Motion of T Kurylowicz and P Murray

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 16 March 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 3 April 2023.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
J Rolfe
R Prangnell
T Kurylowicz
P Murray
R Foley

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.

Karen Murray entered the meeting remotely the time being 8.34am

APPOINTMENT AND WELCOME TO NORTH WAGGA CO-OPTED MEMEBRS

The Chair, Mayor Councillor D Tout, welcomed Karen Murray and Michael Friend to the Committee, who have both been appointed by Council as a Co-opted member for the purpose of providing input into the Flood Mitigation Option Feasibility Study for North Wagga and Floodplain Residents and will be key community representatives who resides within the North Wagga levee system, for the project, through facilitating communications and to support, consult and educate residents alongside the appointed consultant.

Karen Murray vacated the meeting the time being 8.54am

Brian Mahony entered the meeting remotely the time being 8.46am

Brian Mahony vacated the meeting the time being 8.58am

Reports from Staff

RP-1          PROJECT UPDATE 2022

Recommendation:

On the Motion of J Rolfe and T Kurylowicz

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       North Wagga Funding through Community Development Grants

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
J Rolfe
R Prangnell
T Kurylowicz
P Murray
R Foley

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

QWN-1 - Tim Kurylowicz requested an update on the appointment of co-opted members.

QWN-2 - Tim Kurylowicz requested advice on information pertaining to the confidentiality of the FRMAC minutes going to Council meeting.

Councillor R Foley (alternate) vacated the chamber and did not return, the time being 9:45am.

The Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee rose at 9.50am.