Present
The Mayor, 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 (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)
Manager Corporate Governance & Performance (Mr D Galloway)
Manager Environment & Sustainability (Mrs C Hood)
Property Coordinator (Mr M Dombrovski)
Senior Strategic Planner (Mr
M Yeomans)
Contributions Coordinator (Mrs
B McClure)
Recreation Coordinator (Mr J Walsh)
Manager City Growth & Regional Assets (Mr B Creighton)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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Aunty Dot Whyman, a respected Wiradjuri Elder performed the Welcome to Country acknowledging National Sorry Day, a time of reflection and remembrance, when we acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations survivors and their families.
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.
No apologies were received.
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Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 30 APRIL 2025 the reason being that he works for a financial institution and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor L Tanner declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 APPOINTMENT OF SISTER CITY WORKING GROUP MEMBERS the reason being that his family member is listed in the report and vacated in the chamber during its consideration.
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RP-1 WAGGA TO LADYSMITH RAIL TRAIL
· Grant Harris – Speaking against the Recommendation (via Zoom)
· Lisa Glastonbury – Speaking against the Recommendation
· Alan Brown – Speaking in favour of the Recommendation
· Daryl Schipp - Speaking in favour of the Recommendation
RP-2 - LEP24/0001 - Planning Proposal - 92 Cooramin St, Cartwrights Hill
· Camillus O'Kane – Speaking in favour of the Recommendation
RP-5 - Gregadoo Road Corridor Strategy amendment to Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan
· Craig Snowden – Speaking against the Recommendation
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A MOTION was moved by Councillors J McKinnon and A Parkins That Council: a note the potential benefits and risks of the Wagga Wagga to Rosewood Rail Trail, including Forest Hill to Ladysmith and Rosewood to Humula sections b endorse the Forest Hill to Rosewood Rail Trail concept c endorse proceeding to detailed planning of the Forest Hill to Ladysmith section of the Rail Trail d investigate opportunities for partnerships with adjoining Councils to realise the full Tumbarumba to Wagga Wagga Rail Trail, including the option for an in-house review of extension from Rosewood to Humula e continues to investigate existing and new grant opportunities to fund the detailed planning and construction of the Wagga Wagga to Ladysmith Rail Trail project to ensure Wagga Wagga City Council isn't left with the significant financial burden and capital expenditure costs f approve the budget variations as noted in the financial implications section of this report for option 3 g receive a further report regarding the potential establishment of a Rosewood to Wagga Wagga Rail Trail Steering Committee, including a draft terms of reference An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor T Koschel and seconded by Councillor R Foley That Council: a note the potential benefits and risks of the proposed Wagga Wagga to Ladysmith Rail Trail project b continues to investigate existing and new grant opportunities to fund the detailed planning and construction of the Wagga Wagga to Ladysmith Rail Trail project to ensure Wagga Wagga City Council isn't left with the significant financial burden and capital expenditure costs. c reaffirm its support (as previously adopted in July 2021, October 2016, February 2014, and February 2008) for the Wagga Wagga to Ladysmith Rail Trail concept to enable interested parties to make submissions for grant funding. d carry out a preliminary inhouse review of the extension of the existing Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail to Humula e receive a further report regarding the potential establishment of a Wagga Wagga Rail Trail Steering Committee, including a draft terms of reference
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT
The AMENDMENT being put to the Meeting was CARRIED and became the MOTION.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Foley That Council: a note the potential benefits and risks of the proposed Wagga Wagga to Ladysmith Rail Trail project b continues to investigate existing and new grant opportunities to fund the detailed planning and construction of the Wagga Wagga to Ladysmith Rail Trail project to ensure Wagga Wagga City Council isn't left with the significant financial burden and capital expenditure costs c reaffirm its support (as previously adopted in July 2021, October 2016, February 2014, and February 2008) for the Wagga Wagga to Ladysmith Rail Trail concept to enable interested parties to make submissions for grant funding d carry out a preliminary inhouse review of the extension of the existing Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail to Humula e receive a further report regarding the potential establishment of a Wagga Wagga Rail Trail Steering Committee, including a draft terms of reference |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and G Davies That Council: a approve the proposed 2024/25 budget variations for the month ended 30 April 2025 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 April 2025 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-5 - Gregadoo Road Corridor Strategy amendment to Wagga Wagga Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
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RP-6 EXTENSION OF RFT 2023-13 PLACEMENT OF INSURANCE AND PROVISION OF RISK ADVISORY SERVICES |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and G Davies That Council authorise the General Manager or their delegate to extend the Contract for RFT 2023-13 for Insurance and Provision of Risk Advisory Services with JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (ABN 69 009 098 864) for three 12-month periods at the sole discretion of Council. |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon That Council receive and note the report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and J McKinnon That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7.41pm. |
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AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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Councillor L Tanner declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary interest and vacated the chamber and did not return to the chamber, the time being 7.42pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon That Council appoint community representatives to the Sister City Working Group as contained in this report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and J McKinnon That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7.42pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7.44pm.
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MAYOR