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
Director Regional Activation (Mr J Sidgwick)
Director Community (Ms J Summerhayes)
Director Infrastructure Services (Mr W Faulkner)
Chief Financial Officer (Mrs C Rodney)
Chief Operating Officer (Mr S Gray)
Executive Director - People & Culture (Mrs F Piltz)
Property Coordinator (Mr M Dombrovski)
Manager Livestock Marketing Centre (Mr P Martin)
Manager Governance and Risk (Ms I Hensley)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Communications & Engagement Coordinator (Mr M Casey)
Governance Officer (Ms K West)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Destination & Events Coordinator (Ms K Parker)
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.
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.
APOLOGIES
Apologies for non-attendance was received and accepted for the General Manager, Mr P Thompson and the Director of Strategy and Projects, Mr P McMurray on the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council grant Leave of Absence to Councillor D Hayes for 17 July 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 J McKinnon and G Davies That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 5 June 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 T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 Financial Performance Report as at 30 April 2023, the reason being that his workplace is listed within the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor M Henderson declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in in RP-4 Major Festivals and Films Sponsorship - Round 1, the reason being he is a member of one of the organisations who are requesting sponsorship, and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor A Parkins declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 Major Festivals and Films Sponsorship - Round 1, the reason being she is on the Board of the Riverina Conservatorium of Music 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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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 Council: a approve the proposed 2022/23 budget variations for the month ended 31 May 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 new projects and 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 May 2023 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 e accept the grant funding offers as presented in this report
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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 Council: a pursuant to Section 713 of the Local Government Act 1993, authorise the General Manager or their delegate to sell the land detailed in this report to recover unpaid rates, annual charges, interest and extra charges, if an acceptable payment plan with any party that has an interest in the land noted in this report is not able to be achieved, or is not adhered to b authorise the General Manager or their delegate, to set the reserve price for the property put to public auction or if not sold at a public auction via private treaty c authorise the affixing of the Council Seal to the transfer documents in order to effect the transfer of ownership for property sold by Council at or after the public auction for unpaid rates and charges d receive a further report following the public auction, outlining the outcomes of the property sale |
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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RP-4 MAJOR EVENTS FESTIVALS AND FILMS SPONSORSHIP - ROUND ONE |
Councillors A Parkins and M Henderson declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:04pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel That Council authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement to sponsor the following events through the 2023/24 Major Events and Sponsorship budget: i Classic and Historic Automobile Club of Australia – Wagga Wagga Region’s ‘Wagga Wagga Swap Meet’ to the amount of $10,000 ii Riverina Thrashers Modified & Classic Car Club Inc’s ‘Thrashernats3’ to the amount of $15,000 iii Riverina Conservatorium of Music’s ‘Christmas with the Con’ to the amount of $10,000 |
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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R Foley |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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J McKinnon |
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Councillors A Parkins and M Henderson re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:05pm.
RP-5 LICENCE OF SHED AT CABARITA PARK - PART LOT 7068 DP 1124868 - UPDATE TO LICENSEE DETAILS |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a licence with Wagga Wagga Leagues Club Swimming Club Inc for occupation of a shed at Cabarita Park for a period of five years 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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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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RP-6 LICENCE AGREEMENT TO KU CHILDREN'S SERVICES - 13 MARLOO CRESCENT, KOORINGAL |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council: a delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate entry into a Community Licence with KU Children’s Services over part of the land located at 13 Marloo Crescent, Kooringal (being part Lot 35 DP 533217) b delegate authority to the General Manager or their 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 |
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 J McKinnon That Council: a be represented at the 2023 Cities Power Partnership ‘Climate Summit for Local Government’ to be held in Melbourne from 6-8 September 2023 b endorse the Mayor or their delegate to attend the Cities Power Partnership Summit |
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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RP-8 GRANTING FREEDOM OF THE CITY TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY BAND |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council grant the ‘Australian Army Band’ Freedom of Entry to the City of Wagga Wagga (Freedom of the City). |
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 Council receive and note the following registers: a Active Resolutions as at 21 June 2023 b Active Notice of Motions as at 21 June 2023 c Resolutions including Notice of Motions completed from 17 May 2023 to 21 June 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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RP-10 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel 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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M-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES AUDIT, RISK AND IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE - 18 May 2023 |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council endorse the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 18 May 2023.
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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-1 RFT2023-19 CATTLE DELIVERY SERVICES LIVESTOCK MARKETING CENTRE |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council: a accept the offer of the Trustee for the Bourlet Family Trust Pty Ltd in the schedule of rates contained in their offer for Cattle Delivery Services at the LMC for a period of 12 months b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with the Trustee for the Bourlet Family Trust Pty Ltd in the schedule of rates contained in their offer for Cattle Delivery Services at the LMC for a period of 12 months c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract for up to four (4) x 12 month periods at the sole discretion of Council |
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 RFT2023-20 LIVESTOCK HANDLING SERVICES LIVESTOCK MARKETING CENTRE |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon That Council: a accept the offer of the Quality Lean Meats Pty Ltd in the schedule of rates contained in their offer for Livestock Handling Services at the LMC for a period of 12 months b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Quality Lean Meats Pty Ltd in the schedule of rates contained in their offer for Livestock Handling Services at the LMC for a period of 12 months c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the contract for up to four (4) x 12 month periods at the sole discretion of Council |
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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THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.11pm.
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MAYOR