Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 17 June 2024.

 

 

Present

The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout

Councillor Georgie Davies

Councillor Richard Foley

Councillor Rod Kendall

Councillor Tim Koschel

Councillor Jenny McKinnon

Councillor Amelia Parkins

In Attendance

General Manager                                                                    (Mr P Thompson)

Director Infrastructure Services                                            (Mr W Faulkner)

Director Strategy and Projects                                              (Mr P McMurray)

Director Regional Activation                                                 (Mr J Sidgwick)

Chief Operating Officer                                                          (Mr S Gray)

Executive Director - People & Culture                                 (Mrs F Piltz)

Project Director Regulatory Planning Reform                    (Ms R Fox)

Manager Corporate Governance & Performance             (Mr D Galloway)

Executive Manager - Major Projects                                    (Mr D Woods)

Contributions Coordinator                                                     (Mrs B McClure)

Strategic Planning Coordinator                                            (Ms L Hawkins)

Manager City Growth & Regional Assets                           (Mr B Creighton)

Executive Assistant (Mayor)                                                  (Mrs C Webster)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

Governance Officer                                                                (Ms K West)

 

 

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

 

An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Director Community, Mrs J Summerhayes on the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and A Parkins.

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

24/167       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Foley

That Council grant Leave of Absence to Councillor M Henderson for 17 June 2024.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 PROPOSED SUB-LEASE RENEWAL - SITE 232, WAGGA AIRPORT - WORLD FUEL SERVICES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD the reason being that this lease is for the only fuel supplier at the airport and he regularly utilises that supplier and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 NSW ACCELERATED INFRASTRUCTURE FUND – SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION the reason being that he has family living in the area and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

 

closed COUNCIL

24/168       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and R Foley

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 5.03pm.

CARRIED


 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

Confidential Reports

CONF-1    PROPOSED SUB-LEASE RENEWAL - SITE 232, WAGGA AIRPORT - WORLD FUEL SERVICES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 5:03pm.

24/169       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and A Parkins

That Council:

a       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate entry into a sub-lease agreement with World Fuel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd ACN 150 375 063 over the land located at Site 232, Wagga Airport, Elizabeth Avenue, Forest Hill upon the terms noted in the body of this report.

b       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute all documents as required.

c       authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all documents as required

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

R Foley

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 5:04pm.

 


 

 

CONF-2    NSW ACCELERATED INFRASTRUCTURE FUND – SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION

Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest vacated the chamber, the time being 5:05pm.

24/170       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and R Foley

That Council:

a       accept the funding offer of $21,225,567 for the Northern Growth Area Sewer Upgrades Project

b       accept the funding offer of $24,900,366 for the Plumpton Road North Project

c       accept the funding offer of $24,670,282 for the Plumpton Road South Project

d       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into funding agreements for each of the projects

e       authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to any relevant documents as required

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 5:11pm.

 

Reversion to open COUNCIL

24/171       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 5.11pm.

CARRIED

 


 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Tout

 

G Davies

 

R Foley

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

J McKinnon

 

A Parkins

 

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 5.11pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR