Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 17 July 2023.

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout

Councillor Georgie Davies

Councillor Michael Henderson

Councillor Richard Foley

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Jenny McKinnon

Councillor Amelia Parkins

In Attendance

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 Community Services                                             (Ms M Scully)

Acting Manager Environment & Regulatory Services       (Mrs C Hood)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mr M Casey)

Governance Officer                                                                (Ms K West)

 

 

NOTICE TO MEETING

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

REFLECTION

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.

 

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

Council noted that Leave of Absence was granted for 17 July 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting to Councillor D Hayes at its meeting 26 June 2023.

 

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 26 JUNE 2023

 

23/156       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 June 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

 

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor A Parkins declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-7 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Arts, Culture & Creative Industries the reason being that she is on the Board of Directors for the Riverina Conservatorium of Music who have applied for a grant under this category and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 2023/24 BUDGET VARIATIONS AND 30 JUNE 2023 INVESTMENT REPORT the reason being that his workplace is listed within the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

The Mayor Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SECTION 356 the reason being that he is a Director of Carevan, who are listed as an applicant within the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

The Mayor Councillor D Tout a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Community Programs & Projects the reason being he is a Director of Carevan, who are listed as an applicant within the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

The Mayor Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-14 APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITY ORGANISATIONS the reason being that he is a Director of Carevan, who are listed as an applicant within the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-7 Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Arts, Culture & Creative Industries the reason being that he is a Director of an organisation that applied for a grant listed within the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-9 ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2023/24 - EVENTS the reason being that he is a member of one of the organisations listed within the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Executive Director People and Culture, Mrs F Piltz declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-9 ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2023/24 - EVENTS the reason being she is the President of Women in Business, who are named in the report.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

23/157       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:

  • Items where councillors wish to speak
  • Items where no councillors wish to speak
  • Confidential
  • Matter of urgency
  • Closure of Meeting

That CR-1, RP-1, RP-5, RP-6, RP-9 to RP-13 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

Councillor Report

CR-1          DELEGATE REPORT - 2023 NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - 13-16 JUNE 2023

 

23/158       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That Council receive and note the report.

CARRIED

 

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

Reports from Staff

RP-1          2022/23 WORKS IN PROGRESS AND BUDGET REVOTES

 

23/159       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2022/23 capital and operating budget revotes into the 2023/24 financial year as presented in this report

b       note the 2022/23 capital and operating works in progress transfers into the 2023/24 financial year as presented in this report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

 

RP-2          REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SECTION 356

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout, declared and Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber and the Chair, the time being 6:07pm.

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor J McKinnon assumed the Chair, the time being 6.07pm.

 

23/160       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Foley

That Council:

a       in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the following organisations:

i.          Wagga Wagga Circus Quirkus $2,400.00 (Request 1)

ii.         Wagga Wagga Rescue Squad - $765.00 (Request 2)

b       note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2023/24 financial year

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor J McKinnon vacated the Chair, the time being 6.08pm.

Councillor D Tout re-entered the Chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 6:08pm.

 

 

RP-3          2023/24 BUDGET VARIATIONS AND 30 JUNE 2023 INVESTMENT REPORT

 

23/161       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and T Koschel

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2023/24 budget variations as presented in this report

b       note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (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

c       note the details of the external investments as at 30 June 2023 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-4          Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Community Programs & Projects

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout, declared and Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber and the Chair, the time being 6:12pm.

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor J McKinnon assumed the Chair, the time being 6.12pm.

 

23/162       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and T Koschel

That Council approve the successful applications for the Community Programs and Projects Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $30,000.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor McKinnon vacated the Chair the time being 6.14pm.

 

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout re-entered the Chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 6:14pm.

 

 

RP-5          Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Neighbourhood & Rural Villages

 

23/163       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That Council approve the successful applications for the Neighbourhood & Rural Villages Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $22,000.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

 

RP-6          Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Rural Halls

 

23/164       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That Council approve the successful applications for the Rural Halls category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $25,000.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

RP-7          Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Arts, Culture & Creative Industries

Councillors R Kendall and A Parkins declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:14pm.

23/165       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon

That Council approve the successful applications for the Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Category of the Annual Grants Program 23/24 as detailed in the report totalling $35,361.00 which includes the carryover of 2022/23 category funds.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

 

 

 

Councillors R Kendall and A Parkins re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:15pm.

 

RP-8          Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Local Heritage

 

23/166       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and R Kendall

That Council approve the successful applications for the Local Heritage Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $15,500.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-9          Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Events

 

23/167       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That Council approve the successful applications for the Events Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $35,000.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

RP-10        Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Environment

 

23/168       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That Council:

a       approve the successful applications for the Environment Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $6,500.

b        approve the budget transfers as detailed in the financial implications section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-11        Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Recreational & Community Facilities

 

23/169       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That Council approve the successful applications for the Recreational & Community Facilities Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $30,000.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-12        Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Youth Programs & Projects

 

23/170       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That Council:

a       approve the successful applications for the Youth Program & Projects Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $13,384.

b        approve the budget transfers as detailed in the financial implications section of the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-13        Annual Grants Program 2023/24 - Small Business

 

23/171       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and J McKinnon

That Council approve the successful applications for the Small Business Category of the 2022/23 Annual Grants Program as detailed in the report totalling $37,500 including the budget variation from Economic Development 2022/23 operational savings.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

RP-14        APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITY ORGANISATIONS

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout, declared and Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber and the Chair, the time being 6:15pm.

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor J McKinnon assumed the Chair, the time being 6.15pm.

23/172       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Foley

That Council endorse the annual waste disposal subsidies for the total amount of $5,544.00 for 2023/24 for the applicants as referred to in this report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

Deputy Mayor, Councillor J McKinnon vacated the Chair, the time being 6.17pm.

Councillor D Tout re-entered the Chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 6:17pm.

 

RP-15        DRAFT COMMUNITY NZE 2050 ROADMAP

A Motion was moved by Councillors R Foley and R Kendall  

That Council:

a       endorse the Draft Community Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2050 Roadmap to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 42 days from 21 July 2023 and invite public submissions until 31 August 2023

b       require that the communication of the Draft NZE 2050 Roadmap clearly articulates that neither the consultation nor the final document can be used to underpin or support any future fee, charge or other cost or any regulatory provision

c        receive a further report summarising feedback and submissions

 

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor J McKinnon and seconded by Councillor G Davies

 

That Council:

a       endorse the Draft Community Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2050 Roadmap to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 42 days from 21 July 2023 and invite public submissions until 31 August 2023

b       receive a further report summarising feedback and submissions

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the Amendment

Against the Amendment

D Tout

M Henderson

G Davies

R Foley

J McKinnon

R Kendall

A Parkins

T Koschel

 

With the vote being tied four all, the Mayor, Councillor D Tout used his casting vote for the Amendment.

 

23/173       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and G Davies  

That Council:

a       endorse the Draft Community Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2050 Roadmap to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 42 days from 21 July 2023 and invite public submissions until 31 August 2023

b       receive a further report summarising feedback and submissions

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

M Henderson

G Davies

R Foley

R Kendall

T Koschel

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

 

RP-16        2023 NATIONAL LOCAL ROADS, TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE CONGRESS

 

23/174       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall

That Council:

a       consider Council representation at the 2023 National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress to be held from 6-7 September 2023 in Canberra 

b       appoint one Councillor as Council’s delegate to attend the 2023 National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

Councillor R Kendall self-nominated.

 

Councillor R Foley self-nominated as an alternate.

 

Councillor R Kendall was duly appointed as Council’s delegate to attend 2023 National Local Roads, Transport and Infrastructure Congress to be held in Canberra from 6-7 September 2023, with Councillor R Foley appointed as the alternate representative should one be required.

 

 

RP-17        QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

23/175       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and G Davies

That Council receive and note the report.

CARRIED

 

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout

 

G Davies

 

M Henderson

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.00pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR