Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 10 March 2025.

Present

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

In Attendance

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 (Acting)           (Mrs F Piltz)

Manager Corporate Governance & Performance             (Mr D Galloway)

Manager Development Assessment & Building

Certification                                                                              (Mr C Collins)

Manager Wastewater & Stormwater (Acting)                     (Mr R Graham)

Manager City Growth & Regional Assets                           (Mr B Creighton)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Ms Z Zaia)

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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.

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

No apologies were received.

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         CONFIRMATION OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 24 FEBRUARY 2024

25/052       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 24 February 2025 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor G Davies declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-6 2025/26 AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES the reason being that she has a family member with  a sub-lease on a hangar at the airport and they also own a plane and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor A Parkins declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2  REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SECTION 356 the reason being that she is on the membership committee for the Wagga Women’s Health Centre and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

Councillor L Tanner declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 Development Application DA23/0598 - Livestock Processing Industry (Abattoir) - 2056 Oura Road, Oura the reason being that one of his volunteers in his election campaign is a resident of Oura and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 Development Application DA23/0598 - Livestock Processing Industry (Abattoir) - 2056 Oura Road, Oura the reason being that he lives in Oura in the immediate vicinity of the village and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

25/053       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and T Koschel

That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:

• Items where councillors wish to speak
• Items where no councillors wish to speak
• Confidential
• Matter of urgency
• Closure of Meeting

That RP-3 to RP-5 and CONF-1 to CONF-3 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chair and the chamber the time being 6:05pm.

Councillor G Davies assumed the Chair the time being 6:05pm.

RP-1   Development Application DA23/0598 - Livestock Processing Industry (Abattoir) - 2056 Oura Road, Oura

· Deb Blackwell – Speaking Against the Report

· Tom Kelsall – Speaking Against the Report

· Stuart Gordon – Speaking in Favour of the Report

· Adam Brayshaw – Speaking in Favour of the Report

Reports from Staff

RP-1          Development Application DA23/0598 - Livestock Processing Industry (Abattoir) - 2056 Oura Road, Oura

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and remained vacated from the chamber, the time being 7:25pm.

25/054       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon

That Council defer consideration of DA23/0598 for a Livestock Processing Facility (Abattoir) at 2056 Oura Road, pending a review of procedural issues and rectifying the process should any concerns be identified.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

For the Motion	Against the Motion
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

Councillor G Davies vacated the Chair the time being 7:33pm.

The Mayor, Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber and assumed the chair the time being 7:33pm.

RP-2          REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SECTION 356

Councillor A Parkins declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber, the time being 7:33pm.

25/055       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and G Davies

That Council:

a       in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, transfer the current remaining fee waiver granted to the Wagga Women’s Health Centre to UNISONg Community Choir Inc

b       note the proposed budget available for financial assistance requests for the remainder of the 2024/25 financial year

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
K Subedi
L Tanner

Councillor A Parkins re-entered the chamber the time being 7:35pm.

RP-3          ONE-OFF CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM RESET

25/056       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and T Koschel

That Council:

a       receive and note the contents of the report 

b       adopt the attached revised One-Off Capital Works Program 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

RP-4          BOMEN INDUSTRIAL SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY

25/057       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and T Koschel

That Council allocate funds to the Bomen Industrial Sewage Treatment Facility (BISTF) – Rectification Works project totalling $616,235 (ex GST) from the funds held in trust from the Bank Guarantee DG765743418.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

RP-5          Wagga Recreation Facility - Membership Packages

25/058       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and T Koschel

That Council:

a       note the submissions received on the proposed membership fees and charges during the public exhibition period of 22 January to 25 February 2025

b       adopts the following recreation facility membership fees and charges:

Wagga Leisure | Membership Fees	Frequency	Fee (excl GST)	GST	Total Fee (inc GST)
No Lock In Contract Sign Up Fee	One off	$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
No Lock In Contract Transfer Fee	One off	$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Gold Option:
No Lock In Contract - Adult All Inclusive (Gym, Swim, Tennis)	Weekly	$21.82	$2.18	$24.00
No Lock In Contract - Concession All Inclusive (Gym, Swim, Tennis)	Weekly	$20.00	$2.00	$22.00
No Lock In Contract - Family (Min 3 people, Max 5 people, Max 2 adults) All Inclusive (Gym, Swim, Tennis)	Weekly	$32.73	$3.27	$36.00
No Lock In Contract - Youth 14-17yo All Inclusive (Gym, Swim, Tennis)	Weekly	$18.18	$1.82	$20.00
*All inclusive memberships include all group fitness classes, aqua aerobics, Salti, free tennis court hire, discounted tennis competition rate
Silver Option:
No Lock In Contract - Adult Gym/Swim (Inc Aqua & Gym Classes)	Weekly	$16.36	$1.64	$18.00
No Lock In Contract - Concession Gym/Swim (Inc Aqua & Gym Classes)	Weekly	$14.55	$1.45	$16.00
No Lock In Contract - Family Gym/Swim (Min 3 people, Max 5 people, Max 2 adults)	Weekly	$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
No Lock In Contract - Youth Gym/Swim 14-17yo (Inc Aqua & Gym Classes)	Weekly	$10.91	$1.09	$12.00
12 Months Upfront - Adult Gym/Swim	Yearly	$954.55	$95.45	$1,050
12 Months Upfront - Concession Gym/Swim	Yearly	$818.18	$81.82	$900.00
12 Months Upfront - Family Gym/Swim (Min 3 people, Max 5, 1 adult 4 kids or 2 adults 3 kids)	Yearly	$1,545.45	$154.55	$1,700
Bronze Options:
No Lock In Contract - Adult Swim Only	Weekly	$10.91	$1.09	$12.00
No Lock In Contract - Concession Swim Only	Weekly	$9.09	$0.91	$10.00
No Lock In Contract - Family Swim Only (Min 3 people, Max 5, 1 adult 4 kids or 2 adults 3 kids)	Weekly	$20.00	$2.00	$22.00
12 Months Upfront - Adult Swim Only	Yearly	$590.91	$59.09	$650.00
12 Months Upfront - Concession Swim Only	Yearly	$500.00	$50.00	$550.00
12 Months Upfront - Family Swim Only (Min 3 people, Max 5, 1 adult 4 kids or 2 adults 3 kids)	Yearly	$1,000	$100	$1,100
		$0.00	$0.00
No Lock In Contract - Adult Gym Only (Inc Gym Classes)	Weekly	$10.91	$1.09	$12.00
No Lock In Contract - Concession Gym Only (Inc Gym Classes)	Weekly	$9.09	$0.91	$10.00
No Lock In Contract - Family Gym Only (Inc Gym Classes) (Min 3 people, Max 5, 1 adult 4 kids or 2 adults 3 kids)	Weekly	$20.00	$2.00	$22.00
No Lock In Contract - Youth Membership (14-17yo)	Weekly	$9.09	$0.91	$10.00
12 Months Upfront - Adult Gym Only	Yearly	$590.91	$59.09	$650.00
12 Months Upfront - Concession Gym Only	Yearly	$500.00	$50.00	$550.00
12 Months Upfront - Family Gym Only (Min 3 people, Max 5, 1 adult 4 kids or 2 adults 3 kids)	Yearly	$1,000	$100	$1,100
		$0.00	$0.00
Upfront - Tennis Only per person (Inc discount comp fees, free community court hire)	Yearly	$227.27	$22.73	$250.00
10% Pro Shop/Kiosk member discount				10%
Other Options
Upfront corporate Gold promo membership (Gym, Swim, Tennis) – minimum numbers apply	Yearly	$1,000	$100	$1,100
12 Months Upfront - Promo Family (Min 3 people, Max 5 people, Max 2 adults) Swim Only	Yearly	$836.36	$83.64	$920.00
12 Months Upfront - Promo Individual Swim Only	Yearly	$472.73	$47.27	$520.00
Spectator/ Shower annual membership entry (no swim)	Yearly	$95.45	$9.55	$105.00

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

RP-6          2025/26 AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES

Councillor G Davies declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the Chamber, the time being 7:35pm.

25/059       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and J McKinnon

That Council:

a       place the draft 2025/26 Airport Fees and Charges on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 12 March 2025 to 8 April 2025 and invite public submissions during this period

b       receive a further report following the exhibition and submission period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the draft 2025/26 Airport Fees and Charges

ii        proposing adoption of the 2025/26 Airport Fees and Charges unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

iii       proposing that the new Passenger Services Charges rates commence from 1 August 2025

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

Councillor G Davies re-entered the chamber the time being 7:36pm.

RP-7          2025 NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

25/060       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon

That Council:

a       attend the National General Assembly (NGA) to be held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra from 24 - 27 June 2025

b       appoint One (1) Councillor and One (1) alternate Councillor to attend the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference with the Mayor in Canberra from 24 - 27 June 2025

c       consider submitting motion/s to the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference as outlined in the report

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

Councillor A Condron self-nominated.

Councillor A Parkins self-nominated as the alternate representative.

Councillor A Condron was appointed as Council’s representative and Councillor A Parkins as the alternate representative to attend the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference with the Mayor in Canberra from 24 - 27 June 2025.

RP-8          NSW ALGWA 2025 CONFERENCE - GRIFFITH - 1-3 MAY 2025

25/061       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and T Koschel

That Council:

a       attend the 2025 Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Conference to be held in Griffith from 1 to 3 May 2025

b       appoint two Councillors and One (1) alternate Councillor as Council’s delegate to the 2025 Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Conference

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout	L Tanner
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi

Councillor A Parkins nominated Councillor J McKinnon.

Councillor J McKinnon accepted the nomination.

Councillor J McKinnon nominated Councillor A Parkins.

Councillor A Parkins accepted the nomination.

Councillor  A Condron self-nominated as the alternate representative.

Councillors J McKinnon and A Parkins were appointed as Council’s representatives and Councillor A Condron as the alternate representative to attend the 2025 Australian Local Government Women’s Association NSW Conference to be held in Griffith from 1 to 3 May 2025.

RP-9          2025 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT NATIONAL CONFERENCE

25/062       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and A Parkins

That Council:

a       attend the 2025 Floodplain Management Australia National Conference to be held in Melbourne from 13 to 16 May 2025

b       appoint One (1) Councillor and One (1) alternate Councillor as Council’s delegate to the 2025 Floodplain Management Australia National Conference

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

Councillor J McKinnon self-nominated.

Councillor T Koschel self-nominated as the alternate representative.

Councillor  J McKinnon was  appointed as Council’s representative and Councillor T Koschel as the alternate representative to attend the 2025 Floodplain Management Australia National Conference to be held in Melbourne from 13 to 16 May 2025.

RP-10        QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

25/063       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and J McKinnon

That Council receive and note the report.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

Confidential Reports

CONF-1    PASSENGER & BAGGAGE SCREENING SERVICES WAGGA WAGGA AIRPORT CONTRACT EXTENSION (RFT2017-20)

25/064       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and T Koschel

That Council extend the current contract with MSS Security Pty Ltd for 12 months to 30 June 2026 for passenger and baggage screening services.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

CONF-2    Licence Agreement - Part 1 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga to Riverina Bobcats 3x3 Basketball Club Incorporated

25/065       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and T Koschel

That Council:

a       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a licence agreement with Riverina Bobcats 3x3 Basketball Club Incorporated for Part Lot 7068 DP 1124868 known as 1 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga, on the terms outlined in the report

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to complete and execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

c       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
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

CONF-3    CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME (CDS) - REFUND SHARING ARRANGEMENT

25/066       RESOLVED:

On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and T Koschel

That Council:

a       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the Refund Sharing Agreement with Kurrajong Waratah (ABN 55 002 407 294) for the period beginning 3 April 2025 and ceasing 2 April 2026 according to the following refund sharing arrangement:

i    60% Wagga Wagga City Council; and

ii   40% Kurrajong Waratah (ABN 55 002 407 294)

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to notify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the contract extension

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Tout
A Condron
G Davies
R Foley
T Koschel
J McKinnon
A Parkins
K Subedi
L Tanner

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7:49pm.

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                                                                                                      MAYOR