The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Amelia Parkins
Councillor Karissa Subedi
Councillor Lindsay Tanner
Chief Operating Officer (Mr S Gray)
Director Community (Ms J Summerhayes)
Director Infrastructure Services (Mr H Pavitt)
Director City Engineering (Mr W Faulkner)
Chief Financial Officer (Mrs C Rodney)
Director Economy, Business & Workforce (Mrs F Piltz)
Executive Director Housing & Strategic Planning (Mrs F Hamilton)
Manager Corporate Governance & Performance (Mr D Galloway)
Strategic Planner (Ms C Boyd)
Property Coordinator (Mr M Dombrovski)
Corporate Planning and Performance Coordinator (Mr B Ristivojevic)
Communications & Engagement Coordinator (Mr M Casey)
Corporate Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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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.
An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Councillor J McKinnon and the General Manager, Mr P Thompson on the Motion of Councillors G Davies and A Parkins.
Council noted that a leave of absence for the meeting was previously granted for Councillors A Condron and R Foley.
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and A Parkins That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 June 2025 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
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Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-6 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT AS AT 31 MAY 2025 the reason being that he works in the banking industry and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 PROPOSED ASSIGNMENT OF SUBLEASE - LIGHT AIRCRAFT PRECINT HANGAR 7, WAGGA WAGGA AIRPORT the reason being a family member has a sub-lease of a hangar at the airport and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Director Economy, Business & Workforce F Piltz declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP - 5 INITIAL CLASSIFICATION OF LAND - LOT 2 IN DEPOSITED PLAN 1143881, BEING 232 ASHFORDS ROAD, GREGADOO the reason being that a family member owned the land listed within the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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Councillor Report
CR-1 COUNCILLOR REPORT - 2025 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - MELBOURNE |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council receive and note the report. |
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RP-2 INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING (IP&R) - ADOPTION OF DOCUMENTS |
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On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and A Parkins That Council: a adopt the Delivery Program 2025/2029 and Operational Plan 2025/26 b adopt the Fees and Charges for the financial year 2025/26 c adopt the Long Term Financial Plan 2025/26 d adopt the Asset Management Strategy and Asset Management Plans e adopt the Workforce Resourcing Strategy f sets the interest on overdue rates and charges for 2025/26, in accordance with Section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993 at 10.5% per annum calculated on a daily simple interest basis. g makes and levy the following Rates and Annual Charges for 2025/26: i Residential – City and Suburbs rate of 0.666133 cents in the dollar in terms of Sections 516 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, calculated on the land value in respect of all rateable lands situated in the centres of population defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the Village of Forest Hill, excluding Business - City and Suburbs land, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, Residential (Other) land as defined, and also Farmland, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 515 of the Local Government Act, within such centres of population A minimum rate of $841.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under Section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate ii Residential – Other rate of 0.371356 cents in the dollar calculated on the land value in respect of all rateable land within the Council’s area, which, in the Council’s opinion, is land which: (a) is not less than two (2) hectares and not more than 40 hectares in area (b) is either: (i) not zoned or otherwise designated for use under an environmental planning instrument (ii) zoned or otherwise designated for use under such an environmental planning instrument for non-urban purposes (c) does not have a significant and substantial commercial purpose or character Excludes Business - City and Suburbs land, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, and also Farmland, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 515 of the Local Government Act, within such centres of population A minimum rate of $376.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under Section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate. iii Residential – Villages rate of 0.382762 cents in the dollar in terms of Sections 516 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, calculated on the land value of all rateable land situated in the centres of population defined as the villages of San Isidore, Gumly Gumly, Tarcutta, Humula, Uranquinty, Mangoplah, Oura, Currawarna, Ladysmith, Galore, Collingullie, Belfrayden and North Wagga excluding Business - Villages and Rural land, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, Residential (Other) land as defined, and also Farmland, rated in accordance with the provisions of Section 515 of the Local Government Act, within such centres of population A minimum rate of $313.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate. iv Business - City and Suburbs rate of 1.366905 cents in the dollar calculated on the land value of all rateable non-residential land, which cannot be classified as residential, or farmland land in the centres of population defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the Village of Forest Hill, in terms of Sections 518 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993 A minimum rate of $804.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under Section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate. v Business - Villages and Rural rate of 0.334717 cents in the dollar calculated on the land value of all rateable land in the Council’s area, in terms of Sections 518 and 529 of the Local Government Act 1993, excluding lands defined as Business - City and Suburbs, Residential, and Farmland A minimum rate of $132.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under Section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate. vi Farmland rate of 0.127279 cents in the dollar, calculated on the land value of all rateable land, which, in Council’s opinion, qualifies as farmland as defined in Section 515 of the Local Government Act 1993 A minimum rate of $362.00 for each parcel of land as prescribed under Section 548 of the Local Government Act 1993 shall apply to this rate. vii Sewerage Services Annual Charge of $664.00 per dwelling unit. Multiple residence properties are charged at $664.00 per residence, for all residences, and non-strata title residential premises on a single allotment (flats/units) situated within the Council’s centres of population, capable of being connected to the sewerage service scheme except when excluded by specific council policy, such charge being made in terms of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 viii Non Residential Sewer Charges Access charge based on each and every meter connection per non-residential allotment for all non-residential premises and non-residential allotments situated within the Council’s centres of population, capable of being connected to the sewerage service scheme except when excluded by specific council policy, such charge being made in terms of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993. Access charge based on Meter size for 2025/26 is as follows:
Non Residential includes: (a) Non-residential strata (b) Small community property (c) land owned by the Crown, not being land held under a lease for private purposes (d) land that belongs to a religious body and is occupied and used in connection with: (i) a church or other building used or occupied for public worship (ii) a building used or occupied for the purpose of religious teaching or training (e) land that belongs to and is occupied and used in connection with a school (being a government school or non-government school within the meaning of the Education Reform Act 1990 or a school in respect of which a certificate of exemption under section 78 of that Act is in force), including: (i) a playground that belongs to and is used in connection with the school; and (ii) land that belongs to a public benevolent institution or public charity and is used or occupied by the institution or charity for the purposes of the institution or charity (f) land that belongs to a public hospital (g) land that is vested in the Minister for Health, the Health Administration Corporation or the New South Wales Health Foundation (h) land that is vested in a university, or a university college, and is used or occupied by the university or college solely for its purposes Usage charge Per kl usage charge of $2.72 per kl will apply to all Non Residential Sewer customers except excluded by specific Council Policy, such charge being made in accordance with Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993. ix Pressure Sewer Scheme – Annual pump maintenance charge (rural residential and villages). An additional sewerage service charge of $205.00 per pump for all premises connected to the sewerage system via a pressure service for the maintenance and replacement of the pump unit as necessary x Domestic Waste Management Service Charge of $447.00 per service on a per occupancy basis per annum for a service rendered in the centres of population and within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993 xi Domestic Waste Management Service Charge Rural Residential of $447.00 per service to be applied to all properties utilising a waste collection service managed by Council, but outside Council’s defined waste collection service areas charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993 xii Domestic Waste Management Annual Charge of $72.00 per service to be applied to all properties utilising an upgraded general waste bin in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993 xiii Domestic Waste Management Annual Charge of $79.00 per service to be applied to all properties utilising an upgraded recycling bin in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993 xiv Domestic Waste Management Service Charge of $47.00 for each parcel of rateable undeveloped land not receiving a service within the scavenging areas of the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, such charge being levied in accordance with the provisions of Sections 496 of the Local Government Act 1993 xv Domestic Waste Management Service Charge of $149.00 for each additional domestic bin, being an additional domestic bin provided over and above the three bins already provided by the service, rendered in the centres of population, and within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993. On application, depending on individual circumstances, this fee may be waived. xvi Domestic Waste Scheduled Off Week Pickup Service Charge of $593.00 per general waste bin for each domestic service within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in addition to the Domestic Waste Management Service Charge in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993. xvii Commercial Waste Management Service Charge of $447.00 per service per annum, for a two-bin commercial waste service rendered in the centre of population and within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 xviii Commercial Waste Management Service Charge of $224.00 per service per annum, for a one-bin commercial waste service rendered in the centre of population and within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 xix Commercial Waste Management Service Charge of $149.00 for each additional commercial bin, being an additional bin provided over and above the bin/s already provided by the service, rendered in the centres of population and within the scavenging areas defined as the City of Wagga Wagga and the villages of North Wagga Wagga, Gumly Gumly, Forest Hill, Kapooka, Tarcutta, Mangoplah, Oura, Ladysmith, Brucedale, Uranquinty, Bomen and Cartwrights Hill, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 xx Commercial Waste Management Annual Charge of $81.00 per service to be applied to all commercial properties utilising an upgraded recycling bin in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 xxi Urban Area: Scheduled Off Week Commercial Pickup Service Charge of $587.00 per bin for each commercial service with 1-2 bins onsite, charged in addition to the Commercial Waste Management Service Charge in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 xxii Urban Area: Scheduled Off Week Commercial Pickup Service Charge of $317.00 per bin for each commercial service with 3-5 bins onsite, charged in addition to the Commercial Waste Management Service Charge in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 xxiii Urban Area: Scheduled Off Week Commercial Pickup Service Charge of $242.00 per bin for each commercial service with over 5 bins onsite, charged in addition to the Commercial Waste Management Service Charge in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 xxiv Rural Areas and Villages: Scheduled Off Week Commercial Pickup Service Charge of $587.00 per bin for each commercial service onsite, charged in addition to the Commercial Waste Management Service Charge in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 xxv Multi Unit Developments (Non-Strata) Domestic Waste Management Service Charge of $447.00 for each unit charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993. For the purposes of Council’s Fees and Charges the definition of Multi-Unit developments (Non-Strata) involves the development of three or more residential units on a site at a higher density than general housing development. On application and approval by Council, In lieu of the standard charge for each unit, property owners can elect to vary the quantity and size of bins. Each premise must be supplied with a suite of bins to address general waste, recycling and food and garden waste which are applied to your rates on a pro-rata basis, charged in accordance with the provisions of Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 as per below: 660L Recycling Bin – Collected fortnightly - $739.00 660L General Waste Bin – Collected fortnightly - $827.00 1100L Recycling Bin – Collected fortnightly - $928.00 1100L General Waste Bin – Collected fortnightly - $1,016.00 240L FOGO Bin – Collected fortnightly - $149.00 240L Recycling Bin – Collected fortnightly - $149.00 240L General Waste Bin – Collected fortnightly - $149.00 360L Recycling Bin – Collected fortnightly - $228.00 xxvi Multi Unit Developments Wheel Out Wheel In (WOWI) Services Charge of $265.00 per occupancy. For the purposes of Council’s Fees and Charges the definition of Multi-Unit developments (Non-Strata) involves the development of three or more residential units, including Strata and Non-Strata properties, on a site at a higher density than general housing development. On application, this service may be available to individual properties. Depending on individual circumstances, this fee may be waived. xxvii Stormwater Management Service Charges Stormwater Management Service charges will be applicable for all urban properties (i.e. residential and business) as referenced below with the following exceptions in accordance with the Division of Local Government (DLG) Stormwater Management Service Charge Guidelines dated July 2006: Non rateable land Crown Land Council Owned Land Land held under lease for private purposes granted under the Housing Act 2001 or the Aboriginal Housing Act 1998 Vacant Land Rural Residential or Rural Business land not located in a village, town or city Land belonging to a charity and public benevolent institutions (a) Residential Stormwater Management Service Charge of $25.00 per residential property levied in accordance with the provisions of Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993 (b) Residential Medium/High Density Stormwater Management Service Charge of $12.50 per occupancy: Residential Strata, Community Title, Multiple Occupancy properties (flats and units), and Retirement Village style developments. Subject to a maximum charge of $250.00 per rateable assessment levied in accordance with the provisions of Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993 (c) Business Stormwater Management Service Charge of $25.00 per business property. Properties are charged on a basis of $25.00 per 350 square metres of land area. Subject to a maximum charge of $250.00 per rateable assessment levied in accordance with the provisions of Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993 (d) Business Medium/High Density Stormwater Management Service Charge of $5.00 per occupancy - Business Strata and Multiple Occupancy Business properties. Subject to a maximum charge of $250.00 per rateable assessment levied in accordance with the provisions of Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993 |
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RP-3 Draft Wagga Wagga Local Housing Strategy |
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On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and T Koschel That Council: a endorse the Draft Wagga Wagga Local Housing Strategy and Draft Interim Affordable Housing Paper and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 30 June 2025 and invite public submissions until 1 August 2025 b receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed strategy and paper ii proposing adoption of the policy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period |
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RP-4 PROPOSED ASSIGNMENT OF SUBLEASE - LIGHT AIRCRAFT PRECINT HANGAR 7, WAGGA WAGGA AIRPORT |
Councillor G Davies declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:20pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council: a agree to assign the airport sub-lease over Light Aircraft Precinct Hangar Site 7 to Larrup Pty Ltd ACN 001 736 983 as Trustee for Obst Investment Trust as outlined in the body of this report b delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documentation on behalf of Council c authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to documents relating to this matter, including any Deed of Assignment, as required |
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Councillor G Davies re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:20pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council: a approve the proposed budget variations and note the balanced budget position as presented in this report b approve the proposed budget variations to the 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 31 May 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-7 Proposed New Fees and Charges for 2025/26 |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council: a place the following new fees on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 24 June 2025 to 22 July 2025:
b invite public submissions on the new and amended fees until 22 July 2025 c receives a further report following the public exhibition period: i addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed new fee ii proposing adoption of the new fee unless there are any recommended amendments that will require a further public exhibition period |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and A Parkins That Council receive and note the report. |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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 6.22pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and A Parkins That Council: a receive and note this report b endorse postponing the proposed Expression of Interest for the Livestock Marketing Centre Canteen and Airport Café whilst negotiations in relation to the Airport headlease are finalised c endorse Council officers providing hospitality services at the two sites for a period of up to three (3) years under a trial hospitality model as outlined in this report d receive annual financial and performance reports during the trial period outlining the outcome of the trial and providing options as to how to proceed
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and T Koschel That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 6.25pm. |
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THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 6.26pm.
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MAYOR