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Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Allana Condron
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Richard Foley
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Jenny McKinnon
Councillor Amelia Parkins
Councillor Karissa Subedi
Councillor Lindsay Tanner
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Community (Ms J Summerhayes)
Director Infrastructure Services (Acting) (Mr H Pavitt)
Director City Engineering (Mr W Faulkner)
Director Regional Activation (Mr J Sidgwick)
Chief Financial Officer (Mrs C Rodney)
Chief Operating Officer (Mr S Gray)
Director Economy, Business & Workforce (Mrs F Piltz)
Project Director Regulatory Planning Reform (Ms R Fox)
Manager Corporate Governance & Performance (Mr D Galloway)
Manager Environment & Regulatory Services (Acting) (Mrs C Hood)
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.
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and J McKinnon That Council reinstate Standing Orders the time being 6:05pm. |
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APOLOGIES
No apologies were received.
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and J McKinnon That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 14 October 2024 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
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D Tout |
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Councillor A Condron declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN the reason being that she works for an agricultural dealership and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor A Condron declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in NOM-3 NOTICE OF MOTION - RECONNECTING RIVERS COUNTRY PROGRAM the reason being that she works for an agricultural dealership and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT the reason being that he works for a financial institution and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor A Parkins declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub - Update the reason being that the Regional Growth and Development Corporation is part of the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development where she works, given it’s a separate directorate she remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor L Tanner declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub - Update the reason being that he is an employee of Transport for NSW and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
The Mayor, Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN the reason being he lives in Oura and he is on septic and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Chief Financial Officer, Mrs C Rodney declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 RECREATION FACILITY MANAGEMENT the reason being she has a personal friendship with the business owners and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
· Paul Funnell - Speaking in favour of the recommendation
· Alan Brown - Speaking in favour of the recommendation
NOM-2 NOTICE OF MOTION - Forest Hill Community Hall
· John Deuis - Speaking in favour of the recommendation
NOM-3 NOTICE OF MOTION - RECONNECTING RIVERS COUNTRY PROGRAM
· Michael Gooden - Speaking against the recommendation
· Paul Funnell - Speaking in favour of the recommendation
· Murray Shaw - Speaking in favour of the recommendation
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Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council receive a report on how this term of Council can review the On-Site Sewage Management Plan 2024-2028, including but not limited to: a a draft risk based management regime for all on-site sewage management systems b a comprehensive consultation program to enable the community to have input into the draft risk based management regime |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and G Davies That Council receive a report on the progress of constructing a Community Hall in Forest Hill, including but not limited to: a plans (if any) that are currently in place to construct a community hall b if plans haven't started, how do we start the process of replacing the community space that was demolished c funding sources available including any government grants |
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D Tout |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Councillor R Foley vacated the chamber, the time being 9:02pm.
Councillor R Foley re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:03pm.
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RP-1 2023/24 Annual Financial Statements |
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On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and L Tanner That Council: a note the resolution from the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee meeting held on 17 October 2024 regarding the 2023/24 Financial Statements b approve the signing of the 2023/24 Financial Statements pursuant to Section 413 (2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting c approve the closing balances of the Internal Allocations (Reserves) as at 30 June 2024 as detailed in Note C1-3 – Restricted and allocated cash, cash equivalents and investments d receive a report on the audited financial reports and auditors report at the 25 November 2024 Council Meeting, pursuant to Section 418(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 and provide public notice accordingly |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council: a approve the formation of the following committees: i Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee · Appoint non-voting member - Councillor L Tanner · Appoint alternate non-voting member - Councillor A Parkins · Call for Expressions of Interest for at least three (3) independent external members with experience in audit, financial management, business management or law ii Australia Day Community Committee · Appoint the Mayor as a member · Appoint member - Councillor L Tanner · Appoint alternate member - Councillor K Subedi · Call for Expressions of Interest for six (6) community members iii Floodplain Risk Management Committee · Appoint members - Councillors J McKinnon, L Tanner and D Tout · Call for Expressions of Interest for four (4) independent community members iv General Manager’s Performance Review Committee (Mayor, Deputy Mayor and three Councillors) · Appoint the Mayor and Deputy Mayor as members · Appoint members – Councillors R Foley, J McKinnon and A Parkins v Honours Committee · Appoint all Councillors vi Local Traffic Committee · Appoint member - Councillor R Foley vii Annual Grants and Economic Development Panel · Appoint all Councillors noting specific categories will be allocated to Councillors viii Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Advisory Panel · Call for Expressions of Interest for three (3) industry representatives ix Museum of the Riverina Community Committee · Call for Expressions of Interest for four (4) community members x Public Art Panel · Appoint members – Councillor G Davies and J McKinnon · Call for Expressions of Interest for one (1) industry representatives · Call for Expressions of Interest for two (2) community members xi Sporting Hall of Fame Panel · Appoint member – Councillor G Davies · Call for Expressions of Interest for two (2) community members b provide representation on the following external organisations and committees as indicated: i Bushfire Management Committee · Appoint representative – Councillor A Parkins Appoint alternate representative – Councillor G Davies ii Inland Rail – Albury to Illabo Project Community Committee · Appoint representative - Councillor R Foley iii Murray Darling Association · Appoint representative - Councillor R Foley iv NSW Public Libraries · Appoint representatives - Councillors A Parkins and D Tout v Riverina Conservatorium of Music · Appoint representative - Councillor A Parkins vi Southern Regional Planning Panel · Appoint members J McKinnon and A Parkins (expires 28 October 2027) · Appoint alternate members – Councillors L Tanner and D Tout (expires 28 October 2027) vii Transgrid Humelink Community Consultative Committee · Appoint representative - Councillor T Koschel c note that the Mayor and/or the General Manager are, by constitution or resolution, members of: i Country Mayor Country Mayor’s Association (Mayor and General Manager) ii Canberra Region Joint Organisation (Mayor and General Manager) iii Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (Mayor and General Manager) iv Regional Capitals Australia (Mayor and General Manager) v Riverina Regional Cities (Mayor and General Manager) vi Murrumbidgee Health and Knowledge Precinct Board (General Manager and Executive Manager, Regional Activation – Projects) d discontinue the Airport Advisory and the Sister City Community Committees e approve the formation of a Sister City Working Group · Call for Expressions of Interest from community members |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council: a approve the proposed 2024/25 budget variations for the month ended 30 September 2024 and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report b approve the proposed budget variations to the 2024/25 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 at 30 September 2024 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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RP-4 APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDY FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR CHARITY ORGANISATIONS |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council endorse a further $750.00 in Financial Assistance for waste disposal subsidy for the Men’s Shed Wagga Wagga, bringing the total allowable subsidy for 2024/25 up to $1,000.00 for this group. |
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RP-5 INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING (IP&R) - STATE OF THE CITY REPORT |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council receive and note the State of the City Report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and J McKinnon That Council receive and note the report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and G Davies That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 9:08pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Chief Financial Officer, Mrs C Rodney vacated the Chamber and didn’t return, the time being 9:10pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract for the purchase of the business known as ‘Wagga Workout’ on the conditions outlined in this report b endorse the Council management model for the Jim Elphick Tennis Centre c place the following fees and charges on public exhibition for period of 28 days from 30 October 2024 to 27 November 2024
d authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal as required e approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report relating to the 2024/25 financial year f include the proposed budget amendments to the future financial years during the 2025/26 Long Term Financial Plan budget process as detailed in the financial implications section of the report |
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CONF-2 Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub - Update |
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On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and L Tanner That Council: a receive and note the report b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to execute the Deed of Amendment and Restatement (second amendment) with the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation that ensures that profits made from sales or leasing of land within the land area associated with the Restart NSW Growing Local Economies funding be reutilised for the provision of infrastructure and or land within the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct c authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to any relevant documents as required |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and G Davies That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 9:32pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9:34pm.
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MAYOR