Present
The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Michael Henderson
Councillor Richard Foley
Councillor Rod Kendall
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 Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Senior Town Planner (Mr S Cook)
Property Coordinator (Mr M Dombrovski)
Manager Recreation & Economic Development (Mr B Creighton)
Manager Corporate Governance & Performance (Mr D Galloway)
Corporate Governance & Risk Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Manager Civic Theatre (Ms C Harris)
Cultural Officer (Ms L Reynolds)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Ms Z Zaia)
Communications & Engagement Coordinator (Mr M Casey)
Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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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.
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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Council noted that Leave of Absence was granted to Councillor T Koschel for this Ordinary Council Meeting 8 April 2024 at its meeting 11 March 2024.
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Foley That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 25 March 2024 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
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Declarations Of Interest
Councillor M Henderson declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 - DA23/0579 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY – LOT 8 DP 716602, 13 SYCAMORE ROAD, LAKE ALBERT the reason being that he meet with a person onsite and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor J McKinnon declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 - DA23/0579 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY – LOT 8 DP 716602, 13 SYCAMORE ROAD, LAKE ALBERT the reason being that she has had discussions with some community members about this development and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 - 24/25 AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES, the reason being, he has an interest in a hanger site lease at the airport. Given the report is not considering the fees listed, he remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 - 24/25 AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES, the reason being, she has a family member who has an interest in a hanger site lease at the airport. Given the report is not considering the fees listed, she remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-6 VICTORY MEMORIAL GARDENS SHADE SAIL PROPOSAL - THE ROTARY CLUB OF WOLLUNDRY WAGGA WAGGA, the reason being, she approached the Wollundry Rotary Club to consider the shade sail project and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Executive Director People and Culture, Mrs F Piltz declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 DRAFT CIVIC THEATRE - PERFORMING ARTS MASTERPLAN, the reason being, she is a Board Member of Eastern Riverina Arts Incorporated and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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Councillors M Henderson and J McKinnon declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber the time being 6.07pm.
RP-1 - DA23/0579 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY – LOT 8 DP 716602, 13 SYCAMORE ROAD, LAKE ALBERT
· Mr Glen Gaudron – Speaking against the Recommendation
· Mr John Wilcox – Speaking against the Recommendation
· Ms Caitlin Spencer - Speaking in favour of the Recommendation (via Zoom)
Councillor M Henderson & Councillor J McKinnon re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:37pm.
Executive Director People and Culture, Mrs F Piltz declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber the time being 6.37pm.
RP-5 DRAFT CIVIC THEATRE - PERFORMING ARTS MASTERPLAN
· Mr Tim Kurylowicz – Speaking in favour of the Recommendation (via Zoom)
· Mr Sam Bowker – Speaking in favour of the Recommendation
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Reports from Staff
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RP-1 DA23/0579 - Telecommunications facility – Lot 8 DP 716602, 13 Sycamore Road, Lake Albert |
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Councillors M Henderson and J McKinnon declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber the time being 6.49pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and A Parkins That Council approve DA23/0579 for a telecommunications facility (mobile phone base station incorporating a 30 metre high monopole and associated infrastructure) Lot 8 DP 716602, 13 Sycamore Road, Lake Albert, subject to the conditions outlined in the s4.15 Assessment Report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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Councillors M Henderson and J McKinnon re-entered the chamber, the time being 7.07pm.
Executive Director People and Culture, Mrs F Piltz, declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary interest in RP-5 and vacated the chamber the time being 7.07pm.
Councillor R Foley vacated the chamber, the time being 7:09pm.
Councillor R Foley re-entered the chamber the time being 7.11pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and G Davies That Council a place the draft Civic Theatre - Performing Arts masterplan on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 12 April and invite public submissions until 10 May 2024 on the draft document b receive a further report following the public exhibition period (i) addressing any submissions made in respect of the draft Civic Theatre – Performing Arts Masterplan (ii) proposing any amendments to the plan considered appropriate whether as a result of the submissions or otherwise |
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Mrs F Piltz re-entered the chamber the time being 7.18pm.
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RP-2 2024/25 Airport Fees and Charges |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Foley That Council: a note that there were two public submissions received during the exhibition period for the 2024/25 Airport fees and charges b adopt the Airport Fees and Charges for the 2024/25 financial year, to commence from 1 July 2024 c commence the new Passenger Service Charges from 1 August 2024 |
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RP-3 INLAND RAIL UPDATE |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and M Henderson That Council receive and note the report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Foley That Council: a endorse the draft On-Site Sewage Management Plan 2024-2028 and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 12 April 2024 and invite public submissions until 10 May 2024 on the draft document b receive a further report following the public exhibition (i) addressing any submissions made in respect of the proposed plan (ii) proposing any amendments to the plan considered appropriate whether as a result of the submissions or otherwise |
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RP-5 - Draft Civic Theatre - Performing Arts Masterplan was moved forward to follow the Public Address Forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and G Davies That Council appoint one (1) Councillor as Council’s delegate to attend the Floodplain Management Australia National Conference to be held in Brisbane from 20 & 24 May 2024. |
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Councillor R Kendall nominated Councillor J McKinnon.
Councillor J McKinnon accepted the nomination.
Councillor J McKinnon was duly appointed as Council’s representative at the Floodplain Management Australia National Conference to be held in Brisbane from 20 & 24 May 2024.
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Foley That Council receive and note the report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Foley That Council: a accept the application of artist Carla Gottgens for the City, Suburbs & Villages 2023/24 commission in Currawarna b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with recommended artist Carla Gottgens for the City, Suburbs & Villages 2023/24 commission in Currawarna c advise the unsuccessful expression if interest applicants in writing |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Foley That Council: a accept the application of artists Amanda Newman and Natalie Simmons for the Neighbourhood Engagement 2023/24 commission in Ashmont b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with recommended artists Amanda Newman and Natalie Simmons for the Neighbourhood Engagement 2023/24 commission c advise the unsuccessful expression of interest applicants in writing |
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THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.50pm.
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MAYOR