The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Michael Henderson
Councillor Richard Foley
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Jenny McKinnon
Councillor Amelia Parkins
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Community (Ms J Summerhayes)
Director Infrastructure Services (Mr W Faulkner)
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 Governance and Risk (Ms I Hensley)
Manager Development Assessment & Building
Certification (Mr P O’Brien)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr M Casey)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Cultural Officer (Ms L Reynolds)
Executive Manager, Regional Activation (Mrs F Hamilton)
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
No apologies were received.
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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 26 April 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP- 3 Sub-Lease Agreement - Light Aircraft Precinct Hangar 20, Wagga Wagga Airport, Forest Hill - Change of Sub-Leasing Entity, the reason being that he has a similar hanger lease and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA22/0460 - Two Storey Childcare Centre (46 Places), demolition of existing structures, carparking and fencing, the reason being that a member of her family owns investment properties in Halloran Street and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP -3 Sub-Lease Agreement - Light Aircraft Precinct Hangar 20, Wagga Wagga Airport, Forest Hill - Change of Sub-Leasing Entity, the reason being that a member of her family leases a hangar at the airport and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 Short-Term Accommodation Option, the reason being that a member of his family is looking at business options in the area and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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Councillor G Davies declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:08pm.
RP-1 DA22/0460 - Two Storey Childcare Centre (46 Places), demolition of existing structures, carparking and fencing
· Steven Kenyon - Speaking against the report
· Anne Wild - Speaking against the report
· Darren White - Speaking in favour of the report
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Against the Motion |
D Tout |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
M Henderson |
D Tout |
R Foley |
D Hayes |
T Koschel |
R Kendall |
J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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Councillor G Davies re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:55pm.
Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins That Council receives a report about developing a night time activity and economy working group to focus on the specific barriers to overcome and opportunities to increase and develop Wagga’s night time activity and economy. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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NOM-2 NOTICE OF MOTION - REDUCING GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS FROM GAS |
A Motion was moved by Councillor J McKinnon however lapsed due to a lack of a seconder. |
RP-1 DA22/0460 - Two Storey Childcare Centre (46 Places), demolition of existing structures, carparking and fencing was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
RP-2 LEASE OF BOLTON PARK INDOOR RECREATION FACILITY - PART LOT 7069 DP 1043666 - UPDATE TO LESSEE DETAILS |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a authorise the General Manager or delegate to enter into a Lease with Airborne Gymnastics Pty Ltd (ACN: 109 647 350) in its capacity as Trustee of the Appleton-Seymour Family Trust for occupation of the indoor recreation facility at Bolton Park for a period of five years with an option for a further five 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 |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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Councillor R Foley vacated the chamber, the time being 8:18pm.
RP-3 SUB-LEASE AGREEMENT - LIGHT AIRCRAFT PRECINCT HANGER 20, WAGGA WAGGA AIRPORT, FOREST HILL - CHANGE OF SUB-LEASING ENTITY |
Councillor G Davies declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:17pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a sub-lease agreement with Gwet Pty Ltd (ACN: 085 546 158) for Hanger 20 within the Light Aircraft Precinct at the Wagga Wagga Airport, Forest Hill b authorise the General Manager or their 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 |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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Councillor G Davies re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:19pm.
Councillor R Foley re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:19pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and J McKinnon That Council receive and note the report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a receive the minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 23 March 2023 b approve the installation of a fifty-metre length of NO PARKING zone in front of the Tarcutta Hotel, Old Hume Highway, Tarcutta with the following restrictions, 6PM to 6AM VEHICLES UNDER 6M EXCEPTED c approve the installation of regulatory devices inclusive of control markings and signage, on the Active Travel Project, Forest Hill link between Kooringal Road Kyeamba Avenue, as shown on Council Plan Registrations C2166A Sheet Number 010A Issue G dated 20.02.2023, C2166B/C Sheet Numbers 042 to 052 Issue 1 dated 8.2.2023, C2166 Sheet Number 003 Issue A dated 4.11.2021, C2166 Sheet Numbers 005 to 017 Issue A dated 4.11.2021 and C2166E Sheet Numbers 016 to 021 Issue A dated 13.4.2023 d support an application to TfNSW for a reduction to 50 km/h of Mitchell Road North of the Kyeamba Avenue intersection and Tamarind Place, as shown on Council Plan Registration C2166B/C Sheet Number 046 Issue 1 dated 8.2.2023 e approve the installation of regulatory signs and road markings for the new roundabout at the intersection of College Avenue and Charleville Road, as per Cardno Drawing Number V180855-TR-DG-7002 marked up by BL on 20 December 2022 as Version 3.0 f approve the installation of R6-10-2 (NO TRUCKS) signs together with R9-221 plates with the words ‘VEHICLES OVER 4.5t GVM - BUSES EXCEPTED at, the entry to College Avenue from Urana Street, the entry to Charleville Road from Bourke Street and the entry to Hely Avenue from Fernleigh Road g approve the installation of a shared wombat crossing on Johnston Street east of the intersection of Church Street as per Council Plan Registration C2171 Sheet Numbers 001 to 005 Issue 1 dated 30 November 2022 h approve the installation of prescribed traffic control devices on Morgan Street outside the Oasis Aquatic Centre as per Council Plan Registration C2158 Sheet Numbers 001 to 007 Issue B dated 20.12.2022 i approve the installation of prescribed traffic control devices on Bakers Lane at the intersection of the Sturt Highway, as per Sheet 004 of Council Plan Registration C2181 Issue 3 dated 6 March 2023 |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8:20pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Confidential Reports
CONF-1 PROPOSED EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CAMPAIGN - OASIS CAFE, OASIS AQUATIC CENTRE, 50 MORGAN STREET, WAGGA WAGGA |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a endorse the conduct of an Expression of Interest campaign for the licence of the kiosk within the Oasis Aquatic Centre b receive a further report at the conclusion of the Expression of Interest campaign c 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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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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CONF-2 RFT2023-14 CONCRETE WORKS & KERB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a accept the schedule of rates (SOR) offers from Connex Group Pty Ltd (ABN: 49 139 202 903), Elliott’s Concreting Pty Ltd (ABN: 84 651 449 571), NSW Building & Civil Pty Ltd (ABN: 82 630 836 234), S & K Kenyon Pty Ltd (ABN: 61 001 592 909) and Turners Civil Pty Ltd (ABN: 18 648 462 837) for the concrete works and kerb and gutter construction panel contract b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter contracts with Connex Group Pty Ltd (ABN: 49 139 202 903), Elliott’s Concreting Pty Ltd (ABN: 84 651 449 571), NSW Building & Civil Pty Ltd (ABN: 82 630 836 234), S & K Kenyon Pty Ltd (ABN: 61 001 592 909) and Turners Civil Pty Ltd (ABN: 18 648 462 837)) for the concrete works and kerb and gutter construction panel contract c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract as set out in the contract d authorise the affixing of Council’s seal to all documents as necessary |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time 8:38pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and A Parkins That Council: a note the contents of this report b provide in principle support for the establishment of the property named in the body of this report as a preferred site for the location of temporary, closed housing estate, to meet short term worker accommodation needs and longer-term housing availability and affordability c conduct an expression of interest in relation to the provision of short-term housing to inform a further report d receive a further report, once the full scope, concept designs, costs, and the funding model for the proposed precinct are further developed e authorise the General Manager or delegate to enter into discussions with interested parties in relation to the supply and servicing of temporary housing for this site |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
G Davies |
D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:44pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a accept the application of artist Alexander Kinneen for the City, Suburbs & Villages 2022/23 commission in Humula b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with recommended artist for the City, Suburbs & Villages 2022/23 commission c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required d advise the unsuccessful expression of interest applicants in writing |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a accept the application of artist Damien Mitchell for the Neighbourhood Engagement 2022/23 commission in Mount Austin b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with recommended artist for the Neighbourhood Engagement 2022/23 commission c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required d advise the unsuccessful expression of interest applicants in writing |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 8:44pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8:46pm.
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MAYOR