The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Michael Henderson
Councillor Richard Foley
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Amelia Parkins
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Community (Ms J Summerhayes)
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 Development Assessment & Building
Certification (Mr P O’Brien)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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
An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Director of Infrastructure Services, Warren Faulkner
Leave of absence
Council noted that Leave of Absence was granted for the period 15 August 2023 to 27 August 2023 meeting to Councillor J McKinnon at its meeting 7 August 2023.
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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 7 August 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record
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G Davies |
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D Hayes |
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M Henderson |
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R Kendall |
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Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 JULY 2023 the reason being that workplace is listed within the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and R Kendall That Council: a In accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the following organisations: i. Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga $1,020.00 (Request 1) ii. San Isidore Tennis Club - $765.00 (Request 2) iii. St Vincent de Paul Society - $1,870.00 (Request 3) iv. Riverina Conservatorium of Music - $600.00 (Request 4) b note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2023/24 financial year
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RP-2 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 JULY 2023 |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and M Henderson That Council: a approve the proposed 2023/24 budget variations for the month ended 31 July 2023 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report b approve the proposed budget variations to the 2023/24 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 July 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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T Koschel |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and R Kendall That Council receive and note the following registers: a Active Resolutions as at 16 August 2023 b Active Notice of Motions as at 16 August 2023 c Resolutions including Notice of Motions completed from 21 June 2023 to 16 August 2023
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and D Hayes That Council receive and note the report.
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THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.20pm.
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MAYOR