The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Georgie Davies
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 City Engineering (Mr W Faulkner)
Director Infrastructure (Acting) (Mr H Pavitt)
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)
Project Director Regulatory Planning Reform (Ms R Fox)
Manager Corporate Governance & Performance (Mr D Galloway)
Manager City Growth & Regional Assets (Mr B Creighton)
Corporate Governance & Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Communications & Engagement Coordinator (Mr M Casey)
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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
Confirmation of Minutes
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and M Henderson That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 22 July 2024 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
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D Tout |
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G Davies |
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R Foley |
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M Henderson |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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A Parkins |
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Councillor M Henderson declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 LAKE ALBERT UPDATE the reason being that he is the Commodore and Director of the Wagga Wagga Boat Club located on Lake Albert foreshores and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor M Henderson declared a
Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 GROWING
REGIONS FUND - ROUND 1 the reason being that he is the Commodore and
Director of the Wagga Wagga Boat Club located on Lake Albert foreshores and
vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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R Foley |
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M Henderson |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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A Parkins |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provide financial assistance to the following groups: i Wagga Wagga RSL Sub-Branch b note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2024/25 financial year |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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M Henderson |
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A Parkins |
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Councillor M Henderson declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber the time being 6:05pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and T Koschel That Council: a receive and note the report b during the 2025/26 budget process consider: i allocating funds towards the provision of sediment mapping every five years ii allocating funds to answer items (c) to (h) of NOTICE OF MOTION – SEDIMENT IN LAKE ALBERT brought to Council on 7 August 2023 iii allocating funds to implement the action and projects identified in the Lake Albert Management Plan c continue to investigate the option to permanently increase the maximum height level of the lake to alleviate the impact of sedimentation |
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Councillor M Henderson declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber the time being 6:05pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and G Davies That Council: a delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate to enter into a funding agreement with the relevant Government department for the development and construction of the Lake Albert Pipeline, foreshore remediation and weir works b approve the budget variations as detailed in the financial implications section of this report c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
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Councillor M Henderson re-entered the chamber the time being 6:17pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and R Foley That Council: a note all submissions and feedback received during the exhibition period b endorse the Wagga Cricket Ground Masterplan c pursue future funding opportunities for the continued detailed planning and design of this project, as they arise |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a extend the appointment of independent members of the following Committees for not more than six months post the 2024 Local Government Election, being held on 14 September 2024: i Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee ii Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee iii Australia Day Committee iv Public Art Advisory Panel b acknowledge the contribution of the members of Council’s advisory committees and panels which operated during the term of the Council |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council endorse holding a Civic Reception for the Afghanistan Women’s Football team. |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council receive and note the report. |
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M Henderson |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council: a in accordance with Clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, decline all tenders for the design and construction of the Gissing Oval Amenities Upgrade Design and Construction b pursuant to clause 178(3)(e) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 authorise the General Manager, or their delegate, to enter into negotiations with any person with the intention of entering into a contract for the design and construction of the Gissing Oval Amenities Upgrade Design and Construction c note that the reason for entering into negotiations is that the tender bids submitted do not meet the available budget and modifications required can’t be undertaken without negotiation d note the reason for not inviting fresh tenders is that it is expected negotiation will provide a satisfactory outcome e receive a further report on the outcomes of the negotiation |
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CONF-3 RFT2024-25 Enterprise Asset Management and Project Lifecycle Management Software Tender |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That Council in accordance with Clause 178(1)(b) of the Local Government (General Regulation) 2021, decline all tenders and cancel RFT2024-25 for the provision of Enterprise Asset Management and Project Lifecycle Management Software. |
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THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6:25pm.
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MAYOR